Technical Assistance for
Civil Society Organisations
Bosnia and Herzegovina Office
This project is funded
by the European Union.
Project Officer for TACSO Bosnia and Herzegovina Office, Sarajevo
SIPU International seeks to hire a Project Officer (PO) for the project implementation of the EU DG Enlargement
project: “Capacity Building of Civil Society in the IPA Countries & Territories” (or: “Technical Assistance to Civil Society
Organizations” – TACSO) for the national office in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The role and responsibility of this
position is to assist the Resident Advisor (RA) in the implementation of the project, project management and training
activities. Additional role and responsibility is to assist and provide service to the CSOs.
Background:
The aim of the project is to strengthen civil society within a participative democracy, to stimulate a civil society-friendly
´environment´ and culture. This should be done by strengthening the overall capacities and accountability of CSOs and
to guarantee the quality of services of CSOs and a sustainable role of CSOs in the democratic process. The project has
established civil society help desks in eight countries (Western Balkans and Turkey) with the responsibilities to increase
and improve the capacity and actions of CSOs and improve the democratic role of CSOs.
Key Responsibilities and Deliverables
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Follow status of the current legal environment for CSOs in the country in question.
Maintenance an accessible on-line CSOs database
Operate a help desk for CSOs and provide a demand basis ad hoc advice/support to CSOs and to other
stakeholders
Close collaboration with relevant stakeholders and national CSOs
Organize and implement information and partnership events
Provide guidance and assistance to CSOs to enable them to improve the management of the EU projects
Develop and implement different events (conference, trainings, workshops)
Administration of training and workshops related activities
Preparation of information for project web page
Monitor and report on project progress and results
Communication and public relations issues for TACSO BH in coordination with Regional TACSO office
Other office duties that might arise
Competences:
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Strong team member skills and excellent cooperation abilities
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Excellent written and oral communication skills
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Good problem solving skills and ability to take initiatives (self-starter)
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Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships
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Ability to operate sensitively in multicultural and cross-cultural environments
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High level planning, organizational and time management skills, including flexibility, attention to detail and the
ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
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Analytical and problem solving skills
Required Skills and Experiences:
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A university degree or equivalent
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At least three years experience of participative and process oriented training
TACSO Bosnia and Herzegovina Office • Kalesijska 14 • 71 000 Sarajevo • t: +387 (0)33 656 877 • e-mail: info.ba@tacso.org
SIPU International AB Sweden • Civil Society Promotion Centre Bosnia and Herzegovina • Human Resources Development Foundation Turkey
Foundation in Support of Local Democracy Poland • Partners Foundation for Local Development Romania
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Technical Assistance for
Civil Society Organisations
At least fiveBosnia
years experience
in international
This project is funded
and Herzegovina
Office development and demonstrated experience from NGO/CSOs
work
by the European Union.
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Training experience in at least one or more of the following subjects as trainers/advisor: Advocacy/lobbying,
mediation and negotiation, PR and communication, Membership and network building, Fundraising and
financial sustainability, Project Management, Human Rights, Support to marginalized/ disadvantage persons
and Socio-economic partners, Project Cycle Management
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Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, power point and Internet)
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Fluency in spoken and written official languages in B&H and English language
This job description is not limited to the responsibilities listed and the incumbent may be requested to perform other
relevant duties as required by project needs.
Application Deadline: 25 July, 2012, 3 P.M.
Duration: 17 August 2012 - 16 August 2013
Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina/Sarajevo
Publishing Date: July 2, 2012
Applications shall be sent by e-mail to info.ba@tacso.org
Please write "Application - PO" in the subject field. CV not exceeding three pages should be submitted in the EU
standard format. A cover letter not exceeding one and a half page and including the two latest references must be
accompanied to all applications.
Only short-listed candidates will be invited for the interview in the period July 30- August 15, 2012.
TACSO Bosnia and Herzegovina Office • Kalesijska 14 • 71 000 Sarajevo • t: +387 (0)33 656 877 • e-mail: info.ba@tacso.org
SIPU International AB Sweden • Civil Society Promotion Centre Bosnia and Herzegovina • Human Resources Development Foundation Turkey
Foundation in Support of Local Democracy Poland • Partners Foundation for Local Development Romania