Project Officer – Council of Europe Office in Baku

Under the authority of the Head of the Council of Europe Office in Baku and in consultation and co-operation with the Economic Crime and Cooperation Unit, Department of Information Society and Action against Crime, Directorate General of Human Rights and Rule of Law (DG I) of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, and within the framework of the Council of Europe and European Union Eastern Partnership Programmatic Co-operation Framework for 2015-2017 (PCF), the Project Officer will carry out multiple assignments to meet the overall and specific objectives for the implementation of the Project on “Fight against corruption and fostering good governance; fight against money-laundering”, by supporting the reform processes aimed at enhancing good governance and strengthening the capacities of the public administration and criminal justice sector in order to effectively prevent and fight corruption in line with Council of Europe Conventions and other international treaties.

For this purpose, the Project Officer will support and monitor the implementation of the set measures and activities in co-operation with relevant counterparts using the multi-stakeholder model, lead beneficiaries, and in compliance with the respective regulations of the Council of Europe and of the European Union.
Employment is limited to the duration of the Project which is expected to end on 31 December 2017.

The Project Officer will perform the following tasks in accordance with the Council of Europe’s procedures, guidelines and priorities with a concern for quality, efficiency, accuracy and confidentiality:

Assists with the organisation, co-ordination and implementation of project activities in accordance with the project work plan and its calendar of activities;
Informs regularly the Head of the Council of Europe Office about the implementation of the project and co-ordinates his/her work within the broader framework of the overall activities of the Council of Europe Office;
Liaises with local stakeholders, project consultants as regards the implementation of project activities;
Drafts narrative and mission reports related to project activities;
Ensures close budgetary follow-up of all project expenditures, in accordance with regulations, procedures and donor requirements;
Contributes to raising the visibility of the project by drafting web news items and press releases, by disseminating information and by providing advice and input on publications, by managing the project website;
Assists in the event of an evaluation or audit of the project;
Ensures quality and relevance of programmes for activities, secure local speakers, prepare documentation and oversee the preparation by local partners; reports any problems encountered; suggests priorities and adjustments as necessary;
Selects local service providers and negotiates contracts in consultation with headquarters;
Provides and drafts elements for reports on the project;
Prepares relevant meetings and drafts meeting minutes and lists of decisions;
Prepares mission reports related to programme activities;
Informs the Secretariat in Strasbourg,  in co-ordination with the Head of Office, in case of problems, and advises on actions that should be undertaken to overcome the problems encountered;
Undertakes official journeys in connection with the activities described above;
Performs any other task related to the implementation of the project as requested.

Please note that the incumbent may be required to perform other duties not listed in the vacancy notice.

This local recruitment procedure is open to candidates resident in Azerbaijan.

Nationality: the appointed candidate must be a national of a Council of Europe member State;
Qualifications: Completed secondary education followed by an appropriate professional qualification;

Experience: At least four years’ relevant professional experience contributing to the implementation of assistance and co-operation projects in the field of law, good governance and human rights; at international and/or national level.
Language requirements: Excellent knowledge of Azeri (mother tongue level); ability to express oneself, present and draft clearly, concisely and convincingly in Azeri and English.

Professional and technical competencies:
Experience working with projects in the field of rule of law, good governance and human rights would be an advantage;
A university degree in political science, law or other relevant field would be an advantage;
Awareness of the overall political situation in the region of Eastern Partnership countries would be an advantage;
ICT skills: Sound computer skills of standard tools in office applications (word processing,  presentation software, outlook, internet/intranet publications);
Planning and work organisation skills;
Very good problem-solving skills;
Availability to travel.
Interpersonal skills: service and client orientation, team-work and co-operation, relationship-building, diplomacy.
? Communication and linguistic skills: knowledge of French or other languages in the Eastern Partnership region would be an advantage.
? Personal attitudes: initiative and responsibility, result orientation and sense of continuous improvement, concern for quality, efficiency and accuracy, adaptability, self-management and development, organisational alignment, ability to work under pressure.
? Personal values: integrity, loyalty and conscience, discretion, independence and confidence, respect for diversity.

Location : Baku, Azerbaijan

Closing Date: 09 March 2015

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