The Opportunity- Project Officer, based in Belgrade, Serbia, with frequent travel within the region
The Project Officer will work within the Balkans Migration and Displacement Hub (BMDH) team and the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting ambitious new projects and engaging in regular coordination and consultation with local partners and the Ukraine response team, as well as Save the Children offices in Poland and Romania.
The post holder will provide inputs during the planning, implementation, and completion of the project, monitor progress of project activities, and ensure timely completion of deliverables in accordance with Save the Children’s tools and standards. The main purpose of this role is to support the establishing and implementation of a comprehensive capacity building programme between the Balkans and the Ukraine response team, as well as Save the Children offices in Poland and Romania.
The Project Officer will be responsible for planning, coordinating, facilitating, monitoring, and documenting all Save the Children’s internal and external capacity building-related activities and processes within the project framework.
In order to be successful, you will bring/have:
Qualifications and experience:
* Work experience in project implementation; preferably in the civil society environment;
* Good understanding of current international issues, particularly in migration, displacement, and child rights;
* Excellent communication skills – ability to relate with staff, partners, and government authorities;
* A flexible and initiative-taking attitude with the ability to manage and prioritise an unpredictable workload.
* Willingness to travel to Poland, Ukraine, Romania, and other countries and adapt to changing work practices and hours;
* Proficiency in supporting capacity building through training and exchanges;
* Ability to work under pressure, prioritize competing demands, and meet strict deadlines with quality outputs;
* Fluent in written and spoken English.
Contract length: 9-month contract with a 3-month probation period.
We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. Contract length: Until 30.06.2023, including obligatory probation period and the possibility of extension. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions only.
We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions only.
The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
* No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
* All children learn from quality basic education and that,
* Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at https://nwb.savethechildren.net/careers
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.
While we thank all the applicants for the expressed interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
How to apply
Please follow this link to apply: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=emEubWlsaXNhLjQ5MTQ5LjEyMTg1QHNhdmV0aGVjaGlsZHJlbmFvLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ