Chargé de projet PLATFORMA

1. Connaissance des thématiques liées au développement et à la coopération internationale. Une expérience professionnelle sur le terrain est un plus.

2. Connaissances des rouages institutionnels européens

3. Compréhension du rôle des pouvoirs locaux et régionaux

4. Intérêt pour les relations internationales

5. Grandes capacités organisationnelles

6. Grandes capacités de rédaction et de synthèse

7. Aisance relationnelle et aptitudes à travailler en équipe

8. Disponibilité et polyvalence. De fréquents déplacements sont à prévoir, se déroulant parfois sur plusieurs jours, y compris hors d’Europe

9. Capacité d’animation d’un travail en réseau

10. Capacité à travailler dans un environnement international

11. Une connaissance excellente (écrit et parlé) d’au moins deux des trois langues suivantes : anglais, espagnol, français. La connaissance d’une troisième langue est un plus.

Key missions and responsibilities:

Highly capable of multi-tasking and versatility, the successful candidate for this position will be responsible for organising meetings and numerous other scheduled project activities as well as facilitating the cooperation between PLATFORMA partners in accordance with the project’s established priorities:

I.      Organisation of regional seminars

-     Organise the events planned under the project framework, including an average of two regional seminars per year

-     Define the seminars’ content and programme in collaboration with PLATFORMA partners, and in keeping with PLATFORMA’s political objectives

-     Prepare meeting documents and files

-     Oversee logistical organisation of the seminars in collaboration with the partners on-site, with the support of PLATFORMA’s administrative assistant

II.   Setting up of a network of experts

-     Pinpoint the expertise available within PLATFORMA partner organisations and facilitate their contribution to the project

-     Set up a network of experts on development, particularly in the areas of competencies of local and regional authorities (taxation, water access, urban planning, health, etc.)

III. Communication and visibility

-     Develop a communication plan in accordance with the framework established by the European Commission and the objectives of PLATFORMA

-     Ensure the effective implementation of the communication plan in line with the overall communication strategy of PLATFORMA

-     Draft documents and publications

IV.  Technical monitoring of the project

-     Ensure the proper implementation of the project in accordance with the contract signed with the European Commission

-     Carry out technical oversight as required by the project in collaboration with CEMR’s administrative services

-     Draft intermediary reports and the final report as well as any other documents required by the European Commission

-     Evaluate the project

V.     International Relations

-     Communicate with the organisations and networks active in the field of development cooperation

-     Participate in meetings and conferences

-     Manage contacts and cooperate with international development cooperation organisations

VI.  Other activities

-     Undertake all other tasks which may be reasonably required under the scope of this job.

Please download the full application file using the following link: http://bit.ly/y5AqmQ

Required skills

1.     Knowledge of the topics associated with development and international cooperation. Professional experience on the ground is a plus.

2.     Thorough knowledge of European institutional structures

3.     Understanding of the role of local and regional authorities

4.     Interest in international relations

5.     Strong organisational skills

6.     High capacity for drafting and summarising texts

7.     Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team

8.     Aptitude for multi-tasking and being flexible and available when necessary. Frequent travel is to be expected, sometimes over several days, including outside Europe

9.     Ability to foster and manage networking

10.  Adaptability for working in an international environment

11.  Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of at least two of the three following languages: English, French, Spanish. Proficiency in another language is a plus.