Project Officer - Civil Society Organization and Local Government Cooperation

HR agency H.art Development Center is organizing the process of selection for our Client Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation / Helvetas Serbia - Project “For an Active Civil Society Together – ACT” (Belgrade).

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Follow up the implementation of the Partnership Grants activities defined in the YPO 2023;
• Participate in coordination of the implementation of the Local Resource Mobilization Program (Capacity building fundraising program) for the ACT grantees;
• Contribute to design of new interventions for assisting Civil Society Organizations (CSO) – Local Governments (LG) partnerships in joint actions and capacity development for the ACT Phase II;
• Maintain professional exchanges among local mentors/trainers;
• Assist LGs in strengthening their capacities towards participation, transparency and accountability;
• Frame and coordinate the delivery of international and national technical assistance;
• Make contribution to policy dialogue;
• Facilitate multi-actor processes at the local and the national level;
• Contribute to the production of a high-quality documentation including periodic project reports;
• Share experiences and lessons learnt through different knowledge management platforms;
• Assist to and coordinate the work with other POs related to the daily ACT activities;
• Coordinate with other SDC Governance project and other relevant projects in local governance and civil society support to assure synergies;
• Participate in the drafting various documents related to the ACT Project implementation.
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Requirements:

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Law, Economy, Public Management, Political Science, Social Science, Organizational and Institutional Development or related fields
• A minimum of 5 years of interdisciplinary work experience (preferably working in governmental sector or with CSO)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in working with LGs and CSOs, organization development, capacity building, networking, project planning & implementation, and reporting

Competencies and skills:

• Language: Fluency in English both written and spoken required
• Computer skills (MS Office)
• Excellent understanding of organizational systems and their dynamics
• Excellent understanding of political, economic and social context in Serbia
• Analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent skills in process facilitation and development
• Coaching and knowledge sharing skills
• Strong intercultural competencies
• Result-oriented, highly motivated person
• Team player
• Excellent listening and communication skills (with sensitivity to cultural communication differences)
• Good network of contacts

What we offer:

• Six months contract (expectation for continuation for the period from October 2023 – October 2027)
• Office in the city center  
• Excellent conditions and dynamic organization        
• Working hours from Monday to Friday 8/9am until 4/5pm               
• Stimulating compensation package        
• Training and mentoring in the starting period       
• Training for personal development
• Travelling throughout Serbia and in the region of Western Balkan

The application should include a motivation letter outlining clearly how the candidate meets the requirements of the position and a detailed CV. The position title and section/division must be indicated in the cover letter.