Project Officer

Organizational Context

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Kosovo aims to eradicate poverty and promote Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on human development, wealth creation, and institutional reform. The "EU Support to Confidence Building in the Western Balkans" project, implemented jointly by UNDP offices in the region, enhances judicial capacities for handling war crimes, improves regional cooperation, strengthens victim support services, and promotes public awareness and dialogue about past conflicts to foster peace and social cohesion.

Job Purpose

This role supports the "EU Support to Confidence Building in the Western Balkans" project, focusing on good governance, rule of law, and access to justice. The UN Volunteer will contribute to enhancing the capacity of judicial and law enforcement authorities in handling war crimes cases, improving regional cooperation, and strengthening support services for victims and witnesses. The position also involves promoting public awareness and dialogue on past conflicts to build sustainable peace and social cohesion. The role requires developing communication strategies, supporting grant-making processes, and ensuring project visibility and impact reporting.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement an annual communication plan aligned with UNDP and EU guidelines. Create communication products (press releases, blog posts, web stories) to highlight project impact. Manage social media content and liaise with the EU Delegation's Communication Unit. Maintain digital media archives and evaluate communication strategy effectiveness. Provide operational support for grant-making processes, including reviewing proposals and overseeing grantee activities. Evaluate technical proposals, budgets, and workplans against selection criteria. Assist in preparing progress and final project reports. Conduct research to identify innovative approaches for the project's areas of work.

Work Experience

Requires three years of experience in communication and project management, working with diverse stakeholders including local institutions, civil society, and international organizations. Demonstrated experience in project implementation, research, and social media platforms is essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and database management is expected.

Skills

Key competencies include professionalism, integrity, teamwork, respect for diversity, commitment to continuous learning, planning, organizing, communication, and flexibility. A genuine commitment to volunteerism principles and UN values is essential. Expertise in communication, advocacy, public information, and community development is required.

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