Ekonec open positions junior expert local governance (log) 2015 10 20 14 25 01 595

Open positions : Junior Expert, Local Governance (LOG) Reference number:2015/8 Organisation:The Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe (REC)

General responsibilities The junior expert will support the implementation of projects in the REC’s Local Governance Topic Area (LOG TA). The position has a specific focus on providing assistance to improve environmental planning and integrate it in all sectors; improving environmental management and water security; and providing pilot, small-scale priority environmental investments. The junior expert will assist in further developing the capacities of local institutions in Ukraine, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and South Eastern Europe (SEE) in the field of sustainability planning and management. The junior expert will participate in activities to strengthen local institutions, address environmental degradation, promote the sustainable use of resources (with a focus on water and energy efficiency), reduce the negative impacts of shifts in political structures, and accelerate institutional reforms. The junior expert will also assist in handling relations with clients, donors, beneficiaries and external partners.

Experience required 

Basic knowledge of the environmental situation and practices in Eastern Partnership, Southern Neighbourhood and SEE countries

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Basic knowledge in the areas of local development, local planning for sustainability and capacity building/education

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Experience in international community projects in Eastern Partnership, Southern Neighbourhood or SEE countries (specific experience in capacity-building projects is an asset)

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Basic knowledge of the main local initiatives and development trends in Eastern Partnership, Southern Neighbourhood or SEE countries

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Experience in organising professional events related to local governance is an asset

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Good office management and administrative skills, including computer literacy

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Strong interpersonal communication skills

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Fluent written and spoken English

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Fluency (written and spoken) in a language of an Eastern Partnership, Southern Neighbourhood or SEE country is a strong asset

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Ability to work flexibly and meet tight deadlines

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Ability to work as a team player

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Availability and willingness to travel frequently

Education required A university degree or equivalent in a relevant field, preferably bio-environmental science, environmental management, economics or sociopolitical science.

Please include the position reference number in your application. If applying by email, please indicate the position reference number in the subject line.

This full-time position is based at the REC’s head office in Szentendre, Hungary. The position is for a fixed period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension.

Candidates should send a detailed CV and a motivation letter in English (only English-language applications will be considered) outlining their interest in the position and their qualifications by October 30, 2015, to:

Contact Human Resources Department Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe 2000 Szentendre, Ady Endre ut 9-11 Fax: +36 26 311 294; Email: recruitment at rec.org Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted and invited for interview.