Project Manager (EU projects)

The Project Manager will be integrated in the GWP CEE Regional Secretariat, located at the Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute. The position is based in Bratislava, Slovakia (some days per month also home based) with occasional travel in the Danube region.

The role of the Project Manager is to coordinate the work of GWP CEE within the DriDanube project in cooperation with the IDMP CEE Programme Manager. He/she also has to ensure the integration of the GWP network in implementation of the project, as assuring an efficient involvement of Country Water Partnerships and their Partners organizations, whenever needed.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
• To assume a role of a Communication Manager for the DriDanube project (in cooperation with the GWP CEE Communication Officer).
• To be in charge of the planning, coordination and implementation of the project’s Communication Plan and coordinate the involvement of all partners in communication activities.
• To coordinate and prepare project promotional materials (leaflets, poster, project fact sheets, etc.) and promotional activities (newsletter, media relations, etc.).
• To regularly update the project website (as part of the Danube Transnational Programme webpage) and to share relevant project news with GWP CEE Communication officer for GWP CEE web page and social media channels.
• To ensure that DriDanube communication activities are integrated into GWP´s work plans at regional and country levels.
• To coordinate the implementation of GWP CEE work in other work packages as it is described in the Application Form (in cooperation with the IDMP CEE Programme Manager; follow up the development of the project main outputs and planning communication activities/products in connection with them).
• To cooperate with the second Slovak partner in the project – Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute, in preparation of the national inputs.
• To coordinate and organize together with the Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute and GWP Slovakia national events planned in the project.
• To manage GWP CEE project budget and cash flow in compliance with the Danube Transnational Programme, national (Slovak) and GWP Financial Guidelines.
• To responsibly undertake other tasks related with DriDanube defined by the DriDanube lead partner (or other partners) or other GWP CEE activities defined by GWP CEE secretariat staff.

REPORTING AND ADMINISTRATION
• To prepare GWP CEE Partner Report every 6 months:
a. Content report describing progress made by GWP CEE in particular reporting period for the project.
b. Financial report – preparation of documentation in cooperation with the IDMP CEE Programme Manager and Administration Officer for the national controllers
• To compile the inputs which are obligatory for GWP CEE in relation to GWP system of reporting, i.e. monthly reports, quarterly financial reports, annual report and annual audit.
• To participate in Annual Audit of the GWP CEE that is undertaken by external regional auditor or any other internal audits as necessary.
• To participate in DriDanube, Danube Transnational Programme, Regional Council meetings or any other meetings called by GWP CEE Regional Coordinator.
• To undertake any other activities as requested by GWP CEE Regional Coordinator.
• To organize selection of subcontractors according to procurement rules of the Danube Transnational Programme and national legislation.

Flexible work schedule
Work–life balance
Possibility of working from home some of the time

Please send your CV and the motivation letter in English language until 5 January 2017 to [email protected]. Interviews will be held from 16-23 January 2017 and we will notify only shortlisted candidates.