Technical Assistance for
Civil Society Organisations
Regional Office
This project is funded
by the European Union.
Technical Assistance to the Civil Society Organisations 2 (TACSO 2) from the IPA Beneficiaries
EuropeAid/133642/C/SER/Multi
OPEN CALL
Pool of Printing Houses
Background of the assignment
The general objective of the project Technical Assistance to the Civil Society Organisations 2
(TACSO 2) from the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) Beneficiaries 2 is to
strengthen civil society within a participative democracy, to stimulate a civil society-friendly
‘environment’ and culture, as well as the general objective to strengthen the overall capacities
and accountability of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) within the IPA beneficiaries and to
guarantee the quality of services of CSOs and a sustainable role of CSOs in the democratic
process.
The main purposes of the project are to:
 increase and improve the capacity and actions of CSOs; and
 improve the democratic role of CSOs
Scope of the assignment
The TACSO Regional Office is in the process of setting up a list of pre-selected printing
houses who will assist the project by providing printing services for TACSO publications and
materials.
Location of the assignment
Reporting will be made to the Regional Office in Sarajevo. The printing house should be
located in Sarajevo.
Duration and timing of the assignment(s)
The assignments will be conducted throughout TACSO 2 from September 2013 – August
2017. Specific contracts, timing and allotted days will be dependent on the assignment(s).
Profile of the STE:
 Prior experience in working with EU Projects
 At least three to five years of related work experience
 Knowledge of the Communication and Visibility Manual for European Union External
Actions
 Flexibility and ability to adapt
TACSO Regional Office • Potoklinica 16 • 71 000 Sarajevo • t: +387 33 532 757 • f: +387 33 532 757 • e-mail: info@tacso.org
SIPU International AB Sweden • Ecorys Netherland • Intrac United Kingdom • Foundation Partners for Local Development Romania
• Euclid Network United Kingdom • SMART Croatia
Technical Assistance for
Civil Society Organisations
Regional Office
This project is funded
by the European Union.
Monitoring and evaluation of the STE
The activity will be monitored by the respected member of the Regional Office. The STE will
deliver a final products to the TACSO Office before remuneration.
Application procedure
Applications must be in English and entail the following:
 Company profile, indicating three references from similar assignments
 Motivation letter including remuneration expectations
Applications should be submitter no later than September 30, 2013 to vacancy@tacso.org
with the subject heading “STE – PRINT”.
TACSO Regional Office • Potoklinica 16 • 71 000 Sarajevo • t: +387 33 532 757 • f: +387 33 532 757 • e-mail: info@tacso.org
SIPU International AB Sweden • Ecorys Netherland • Intrac United Kingdom • Foundation Partners for Local Development Romania
• Euclid Network United Kingdom • SMART Croatia