BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Junior Expert is expected to contribute to Results Oriented Monitoring (ROM) project, which was awarded to an ICCS-led Consortium. The ROM system is the external monitoring system of the European Commission. It aims at enhancing the European Commission's (EC) accountability and management capacities with a strong focus on results and support to the EU Delegations’ and Headquarters’ services by providing an external opinion, amongst other, on project implementation.
For more information on Results Oriented Monitoring, please see the following link: https://europa.eu/capacity4dev/rom/.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Junior Expert (JE) works in the premises of the ROM team in Brussels on a full-time basis. JE acts as Mission Organiser and is coordinating with the ROM experts, the Implementing Partners, and the EC Operational Managers in the DEVCO Headquarters and/or EU Delegations with regard to the preparation, implementation, and follow-up of ROM missions.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Organisation of ROM missions: overall planning, mission coordination with involved stakeholders, organisation of meetings and supervision of all organisational issues related to missions;
- Coordination with the ROM experts with regard to their ROM mission agenda and meetings;
- Coordination with EC Operational Managers and EU Delegations on the organisation of the ROM missions;
- Collection, processing and archiving of all necessary documentation and information for the organisation of ROM missions;
- Technical quality control of the deliverables of the ROM experts;
- Use of online platforms to upload documents and mission deliverables;
- Contribution to statistics, analysis and synthesis of ROM results, as well as preparation of ROM Project presentations;
- Contribution to activities related to the general management of the contract with the EC (e.g. progress reporting);
- Other functions related to general team support services.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
General
- Master’s degree or equivalent;
- At least 3 years of professional experience in international cooperation;
- Proficiency in MS OFFICE;
- Comfortable in using IT tools and databases;
- Ability to operate in English and Spanish language at C1 level (speaking and writing skills according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages as demonstrated by certificate or by past relevant experience).
Assets
- Ability to operate in French and Portuguese language at C1 level (speaking and writing skills according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages as demonstrated by certificate or by past relevant experience);
- Experience in statistical data management and analysis;
- Knowledge of EC Development policies and of project cycle management approach;
- Effective oral and written communication skills, diplomacy & discreetness;
- Responsibility and attention to details;
- Organisation skills, capacity to process several tasks simultaneously, respect of deadlines;
- Ability to work as part of a team and in a multicultural environment, interpersonal skills;
- Willingness and ability to learn;
- Previous experience in working with EU institutions, particularly in EU project support and administration;
- Ability to operate in French and/or Portuguese;
- Experience in statistical data management and analysis;
- Knowledge of SharePoint or graphic design.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Office centrally located in Brussels (part-time tele-working is an option);
- Standard office environment with shared space;
- Working hours can be discussed with the Team Leader.
COMPENSATION
The Junior Expert will invoice his/her services on the basis of monthly timesheets during the project lifetime (12 months) with possibility of further extension.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Please send your CV and cover letter in English to Justyna Bielat at jb@komis.be and Lucia Doldán Rodriguez ldr@komis.be. Indicate in the subject line "ROM Global - Junior Expert".
APPLICATION DEADLINE
12 June 2020
DESIRABLE START DATE
26 June 2020
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. They are not intended to be considered as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and abilities required.
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