Overview
The Project Officer plays a pivotal role in the comprehensive management of the project, supervising two project team members and ensuring the successful practical and financial implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the project.
Key Responsibilities
- Planning and co-ordinating project activities by developing and overseeing project workplans and timelines in consultation with TND management, professional and administrative staff, and project stakeholders;
- Overseeing all financial, administrative and organizational activities related to the project;
- Identifying and engaging external experts and consultants, assigning and supervising tasks, and evaluating deliverables;
- Maintaining regular communication with management and identifying areas requiring strategic input;
- Leading on project implementation and oversight by ensuring timely delivery of project outputs and monitoring progress against objectives and key performance indicators, making adjustments as necessary;
- Conducting analysis and supporting project development by analysing regional developments and practices relevant to the project, and identifying issues and opportunities for ODIHR engagement;
- Preparing talking points, speeches and background materials.
Required Experience
- At least 7 years (5 years with relevant second-level university degree) of relevant professional experience in the field of human rights, anti-discrimination, and/or hate crime/security;
- Demonstrated experience in managing teams, project management and monitoring of projects, in particular donor-funded projects;
- Proven experience of budgetary oversight and financial planning;
- Proven experience of leading the implementation of dialogue initiatives, educational projects, training programmes, and/or projects to advance institutional co-ordination and capacity-building;
- Proven experience of working with state authorities, civil society groups, representatives of diverse communities.
Qualifications
First-level university degree in human rights, international relations, development studies or education
