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 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. 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
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Good problem solving skills and ability to take initiatives (self-starter)
Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional
relationships
Ability to operate sensitively in multicultural and cross-cultural environments
High level planning, organizational and time management skills, including flexibility, attention to
detail and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
Analytical and problem solving skills
Required Skills and Experiences:
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A university degree or equivalent
At least three years experience of participative and process oriented training
At least five years experience in international development and demonstrated experience from
NGO/CSOs work
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
Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, power point and Internet)
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: 7 February , 2011, 11h.
Duration: 21 February- 16 August 2011 (subject to funding approval, the position might be extended)
Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina/Sarajevo
Starting Date: 21. February, 2011
Applications shall be sent by e-mail to info.ba@tacso.org - please write "Application - PO" in the subject
field. A CV not exceeding three pages should be submitted in the EU standard format. A cover letter not
exceeding one and a half pages must accompany all applications.
Only short-listed candidates will be invited for the interview in the period February 9-10, February, 2011.