DVV International is looking for an experienced project coordinator who will coordinate and implement the activities of the Office for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Location: Sarajevo
Contract details: Full time. Fixed-term contract for one year with the possibility of extension. Probationary work: three months.
Job description: Project coordinator
The project coordinator at DVV International - Office for Bosnia and Herzegovina works independently on the implementation of project activities from the organization's Annual Plan and has the following tasks in his job description:
- Acquisition of other funding sources (EU, other donors) - Definition of goals and indicators, budget monitoring and project implementation monitoring;
- Planning, implementation and evaluation of project activities at the macro level, including communication and cooperation with stakeholders in adult education (relevant ministries, associations, organizers of adult education, etc.), building and strengthening the capacities of ministries and other stakeholders, professional support for the development and harmonization of strategic documents and educational policies in BiH, revision of strategic documents and public policies in BiH and monitoring and evaluation of their implementation;
- Planning, implementation and evaluation of project activities at the meso level, including establishing and strengthening the capacity of partner organizations in the field of educational and strategic management, lobbying, development and analysis of public policies, curriculum development, networking of partner organizations with other relevant local, regional and European organizations and networks , etc.;
- Monitoring of the budget and the success of the implementation of project activities;
- Management of partner organizations (review of project proposals, evaluation, supervision of supported projects, reporting);
- Interim and annual reporting;
- Maintaining contact with partners of DVV International and, if necessary, other individual specific activities that contribute to more effective and efficient implementation of individual activities;
- Translation (Bosnian – English – Bosnian);
- Administrative and other jobs.
Basic knowledge, skills and experience:
- Completed the first or second cycle of studies;
- Good understanding of the administrative and political structure of Bosnia and Herzegovina;
- Significant experience working on project coordination in the field of education or other related activities;
- Experience working with different stakeholders including government representatives;
- Experience in preparing project proposals for international funds;
- Excellent knowledge of the English language in speech and writing (knowledge of the German language will be considered as an additional advantage);
- Analytical skills and experience in preparing periodical and final narrative reports;
- Planning and organization skills and independence in work;
- Flexibility, self-initiative, team spirit and commitment to results;
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Google digital tools;
- Mobility and readiness for occasional trips in the country and abroad - active driver of category B.
Required documentation:
- Curriculum vitae with indicated relevant experience and data on the level of education;
- Motivational letter (max. 1-2 pages);
- Other evidence of relevant knowledge and experience (letters of recommendation; certificates; certificates, etc.).
The documentation must be submitted to the email address info@dvv-international.ba with the indication APPLICATION FOR JOB ADVERTISEMENT - Name and surname no later than Monday, January 13, 2025.
Applications will be evaluated according to the order of arrival, and shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.