Vacancy announcement for the
Hungary - Serbia IPA Cross- border Cooperation Program

Two Programme Managers and One Programme and Communication Manager

Background

Hungary – Serbia IPA Cross-border Cooperation Programme promotes cross-border cooperation and territorial development in the 2007-2013 period. The priorities of the programme include the improvement of key conditions of joint sustainable development, as well as the strengthening of social and economic cohesion in the programme area.

The Joint Technical Secretariat (JTS) is responsible for the day-to-day programme management and supplies potential applicants with information, provides advice during the application process and accompanies the applicants until the project is finished. It works in close co-operation with the Managing Authority while being independent from the national administrative structures. The JTS assists the Managing Authority, the Joint Monitoring and Steering Committee and the Audit Authority in carrying out their respective duties. The tasks of the JTS include activities related to general programme co-ordination and implementation, technical and administrative management, information and publicity, project development and selection.

Programme Manager

The Joint Technical Secretariat of the Hungary - Serbia IPA Cross-border Cooperation Programme is searching for two full-time Programme Managers. The Programme Manager will be responsible for the preparation of calls for proposals, assessment of project proposals and for the monitoring and control of the progress of implementation of approved projects. She/he also has to provide advice on administrative and content related requirements to potential applicants and project partners.

Programme  and Communication  Manager

The Joint Technical Secretariat of the Hungary - Serbia IPA Cross-border Cooperation Programme is searching for a full-time Programme and Communication Manager (PCM). The PCM will be responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of the information and communication plan of the Programme (with the involvement of external service providers). S/he also has to provide advice on visibility and communication related requirements to potential applicants and project partners. At the same time, this function also requires the fulfilment of general programme management tasks (preparation of calls for proposals, assessment of project proposals and for the monitoring and control of the progress of implementation of approved projects).

For specification of the profile and detailed description of tasks please click on the position or download them directly from any of the following websites:

www.hu-srb-ipa.com
www.nfu.hu
www.evropa.gov.rs
www.vati.hu
www.profession.hu
www.poslovi.infostud.com (only for Programme Manager position)
www.interact-eu.net/news_jobs/9

Application procedure

The deadline for applications is 30 November 2009, 24:00 CET.

Interested applicants have to submit:

• a curriculum vitae (CV) with photo
• a motivation letter in English
• proof of education and language knowledge (scanned version in English)

These documents will form the basis of the initial stage of selection. Potential candidates will be asked to attend an interview (in English). The final decision on the selection will be taken by the Head of JTS in consultation with the Managing Authority as well as with the National Authority of Serbia.

The application should be submitted by e-mail  to the Joint Technical Secretariat of the Hungary - Serbia IPA Cross-border Cooperation Programme: 

AND

Only those applications which have been received by the closing date to this vacancy announcement will be eligible for consideration.

Additional Information

Terms of employment

The selected candidates will be employed on a permanent contract basis with a trial period of 3 months. The contract will be based on Hungarian labour law, therefore in case the successful applicant is of foreign nationality, he/she will have to obtain a work permit issued by Central Labour Office of Budapest and a residence permit issued by the Office of Immigration and Nationality in order to hold the position.

Salary

A competitive salary calculated in accordance to qualifications and experiences.

Location

The Joint Technical Secretariat is located in Budapest, Hungary.