Local Government and Urban Development Key Expert

Kommunalkredit Public Consulting GmbH is a leading Austrian consultancy and programme management firm based in Vienna, Austria. For an EU-funded technical Assistance assignment we are currently looking for a qualified

Local Government and Urban Development Key Expert (Russian-speaking only)

(Estimated number of working days 880 over a period of 4 years, estimated start date April 2013, Location still to be determined, but in one of the following countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova or Ukraine)

The project will support local authorities in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine to develop and implement sustainable energy urban development projects which will be funded by the EU.

Qualifications and skills

• University degree of at least 3 years attested by a diploma in management, economics, urban planning, energy or other relevant field;
• Strong written and oral communication skills as well as strong inter-personal and negotiation skills are essential;
• Fluency in English and Russian is essential.

 

General professional experience

• At least 10 years professional experience;
• At least 5 years of experience with international and/or EU co-operation project teams;
• At least 3 years of experience in local government development;
• Extensive experience in drafting applications for EU funded calls for proposals;
• Strong familiarity with Project Cycle Management and Logical Framework Analysis.

 

Specific professional experience

• At least 3 years of experience with capacity building projects on the planning cycle/project management in local authorities;
• At least 3 years of experience in management and procurement of EU projects in third countries. Preferably working knowledge of the EC external aid procedures (PRAG);
• Demonstrated ability to design and develop urban development projects;
• Professional experience in at least two of the following countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine.

If you fulfil the above mentioned criteria please send your application and your CV until February 14, 2014 latest only to the following e-mail address: tenders@kommunalkredit.at with the subject line “B390051_KE2”. Please note that applications are only possible electronically and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.