Spark develops education and entrepreneurship so that young and ambitious people are empowered to lead their post-conflict society into prosperity. We build the capacity of local economic and educational institutions so they can empower their own populations. The organisation actively mobilises support for this within Dutch Society, especially with economic and educational institutions.
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Regional International Project Manager Western Balkans
SPARK is a
dynamic not-for-profit foundation with offices throughout Southeast Europe. SPARK
activities in Southeast Europe are supported by about 40 permanent
professional staff. Most of them work in our economic development programme.
SPARK programmes support the ongoing processes of transition and reconstruction
in post-conflict societies, through the strengthening of educational and
economic institutions. At present, SPARK is starting activities in various
post-conflict countries outside of South East Europe.
SPARK is
looking for a full-time Project Manager for its Private Sector &
Entrepreneurship Education Programme in SouthEast Europe. The project
manager has experience in entrepreneurship, development cooperation &
Entepreneurship Education and posesses excellent organisational and management
skills. The manager is stationed in Belgrade or Pristina and available to
travel frequently throughout the region.
The project
manager is part of a larger international team supporting BSCs' activities and
reports directly to the Board of Directors. S/he closely coordinates activities
with other project managers and is the line manager of around 15 field staff in
three cities.
Main tasks & responsibilities
Daily management of project activities in
the field of economic development and entrepreneurial education;
Monitor & report project progress to
SPARK Board of Directors and to donors;
Responsible for sound financial project
management;
Managing project staff in field offices;
Joins the SPARK Management Team;
Contributes to efforts to start-up new
activities in post-conflict countries outside of South-East Europe.
Requirements
& assets:
University degree in economics or business
or related field;
Minimum 8 years of experience in SME
development and/or entrepreneurship promotion;
Proven organisational and management
skills, preferably in post-conflict environments;
Good to excellent oral and written
language skills in English and preferably one or more SEE local languages;
Experience in Project Development and
aquisition (LFA Methodology) is an asset;
Good communication and social skills and
able to work in a multicultural setting;
Entrepreneurial approach and strongly
result oriented;
SPARK
offers:
NGO-competitive salary depending on
professional experience and education;
Training opportunities;
A challenging and international working
environment.
