Specific Tasks Include:
- Assist in coordinating and implementing project activities and events, including support for organizing and coordinating meetings, seminars, events, etc.
- Assist in maintaining project documentation, including reports, correspondence, files, and the database.
- Support fieldwork processes and community engagement activities.
- Ensure the smooth running of the project and timely completion of tasks.
- Support and develop strategies for engaging the community in nature conservation activities.
- Design/adapt and implement communication strategies for different target groups (youth/community/other stakeholders) to communicate project results and encourage their involvement.
- Design and implement outdoor educational activities with school students in Prespa National Park and surrounding areas.
- Maintain the organization’s local stakeholder database.
- Lead and expand the local office’s volunteer group for experience/research purposes, particularly for bachelor’s or master’s studies.
- Take meeting minutes at cross-border meetings for various monitoring activities according to the project’s operational plan.
Education: Candidates must have completed higher education in fields related to the environment, such as Environmental or Natural Sciences (biology, biochemistry, environmental engineering, etc.); experience in interdisciplinary studies or sciences will be considered an additional advantage.
Required Skills and Criteria:
- Experience in supporting the organization of meetings, conferences, and similar events.
- Ability to build and maintain good relationships with stakeholders (local, national partners, or donors) and with individuals from diverse nationalities, religions, cultural/professional backgrounds, and genders.
- Strong communication skills in English.
- Ability to work in a team and in a dynamic environment, ensuring efficient time management and organization.
- Strong management and promotional skills for PPNEA’s work with tourist groups visiting the local office.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- A valid category B driver’s license is an advantage.
Employment Conditions: This position is based at PPNEA’s local office in Goricë e Vogël, Prespa National Park. Interested candidates should send their CV in English and a motivation letter (maximum two pages) in PDF format, describing their interest in the position, along with copies of their qualifications/diploma and an English proficiency certificate. Letters of recommendation or references are considered an advantage.
The deadline to apply for the Project Specialist position is September 27, 2024. CVs and supporting documents should be sent to [email protected], with the subject line “Application for Project Specialist” by the stated deadline. Candidates selected for an interview will be notified by October 4, 2024. If you are not contacted by this date, your application will not be considered for further review.
