The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ) is a federal enterprise that supports the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooper- ation for sustainable development. The regional program “Conservation and Sustainable Use of Bi- odiversity At Lakes Prespa, Ohrid and Shkoder/Skadar” (CSBL) assists Albania, Macedonia and Montenegro since 2014 in managing the natural resources of Lakes Prespa, Ohrid and Shkodra on a transboundary basis and in compliance with EU environmental and biodiversity protection targets
– with particular focus on relevant European Union Directives, including the Water Framework Di- rective (WFD) and the Habitat and Birds Directives. The program also addresses issues related to sustainable fisheries. With strong cooperation among stakeholders within and among countries be- ing crucial to achieving the program’s objectives, a major focus is on water diplomacy and the insti- tutionalization of transboundary cooperation.
The current project phase is January 2018 until June 2020.
GIZ Office Albania seeks the following staff: Coordinator
A. Responsibilities
The Coordinator is responsible for:
- Representing the CSBL program as national coordinator in Albania (with its three Lakes Prespa, Ohrid and Shkodra/Skadar), coordinate activities, services and events for all project thematic areas in Albania (Water Resources Management/Water Framework Directive, Bio- diversity Conservation, Sustainable Fisheries and Transboundary Cooperation)
- Advising national partners and relevant stakeholders on the implementation of the thematic areas Water Framework Directive, Biodiversity Conservation, Sustainable Fisheries and Transboundary Cooperation in Albania
- Drafting (sub-)programs, log-frames and ToR for national, regional and international experts
- Coordinating expert missions in Albania and follow-up on activities/results
- Cooperating with multiple stakeholders at local, national and regional levels, including Trans- boundary Water Commission, Lake/Fisheries Commissions, Ministries, Municipalities, Pro- tected Area Administrations, Professional Associations, the Fisheries Management Organi- zation of Albania as well as Non-governmental and Research Organizations
- Closely collaborating with CSBL national coordinators in Montenegro and Macedonia, re- spectively, and conduct joint activities
- Closely collaborating with the project’s advisor on transboundary cooperation
In this context, the Coordinator fulfils the following tasks:
B. Tasks
Advising partner institution(s)
The coordinator
- assists and monitors the development and implementation of project/programme plans and activities in close consultation with counterparts,
- contributes to preparing and implementing the coordination process, joint project/pro- gramme activities and work at the regional level,
- supports and initiates the design, preparation and implementation of workshops, seminars and other events on issues connected with the project/programme’s area of activity,
- develops and organises quality assurance measures and suggests necessary changes, im- provements and
Networking and cooperation
- supports and initiates cooperation, regular contact and dialogue with relevant project gov- ernment partner and non-governmental partners on all levels including cooperation with lo- cal communities, relevant organisations, non-governmental agencies and individuals in the project/programme environment and with other projects to improve and maintain good working relationships,
- assists with PR and communication work,
- communicates local interests and efforts, towards these and encourages sharing ideas and information for the benefit of the project/program.
Knowledge Management
- ensures knowledge transfer to project/programme information,
- develops ready-to-use strategies and technical concepts, including guidelines, manuals and procedures,
- draws up reports and presentation documents,
- prepares appropriate input for various project/programme reports including annual reports, and contributes to the other reports required by the programme manager and GIZ Head Of- fice,
- assists with research activities and studies on political issues which benefit joint pro-
Coordination tasks
- assists with general project planning and develops project concepts including preparation, organisation and moderation of planning exercises and their implementation, management, monitoring, quality management, evaluation, communication and documentation,
- coordinates relevant project activities at local level in consultation with the manager and in cooperation with the partners, both as regards to implementation and preparing organisa- tional aspects,
- compiles the relevant information for joint activities and assignments,
- contributes to offer management on behalf of GIZ (e.g. offer preparation, impact monitoring, project progress review, reporting).
C. Required qualifications, competences and experience
- Advanced university degree in environmental sciences, natural/water resources manage- ment/hydrology, environmental law, environmental economics or related disciplines
- At least 7 years working experience in the field, of which 5 years in international settings
- Profound knowledge of water resources management in Albania and internationally
- Familiarity with relevant national environmental policies, strategies and legislation, in partic- ular with respect to EU-compliant water resources management, biodiversity conservation and nature protection legislation, as well as inland fisheries
- High level of professionalism and cultural/political sensitivity
- Strongly developed diplomatic skills
- Strong analytical, planning and managerial skills
- Distinguished sense of responsibility and proactiveness
- High communicational, integrative and organizational skills – as well as interface competence
- Excellent spoken and written English and Albanian language skills
- Knowledge of German, Macedonian and/or Montenegrin would be an asset
D. Contract conditions
- Full-time employment
- CSBL project office in Tirana with duty travel within Albania and the region (Mainly Macedonia and Montenegro)
- Assignment period until June 2020
Please forward your application until 28th of October 2018, to GIZ Office Albania by E-Mail: [email protected], including the following information: Application letter, CV in English (Euro Pass format), references.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. They will be asked to bring certified copies of their diplomas and work certificates.
GIZ is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all interested groups without any discrimination
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