JOB ADVERTISEMENT

Programme Manager of the Kosovo Law Centre

The Kosovo Law Centre (KLC) was established in June 2000, as an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisation (NGO). It was founded by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe's Mission in Kosovo (OSCE/OMIK), Department of Human Rights and Rule of Law.
The KLC is serving as a legal think-tank devoted to the development of the rule of law and the promotion of human rights. The KLC is a professional, locally run, independent NGO that embodies and promotes democratic principles, multiculturalism, high ethical standards, the rule of law and respect for human rights. The KLC is neutral, unbiased and strictly non-political in nature.

Reporting

The Programme manager reports to the Director of the KLC.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Programme manager is responsible to manage and supervise minimum of 2-3 programmes.

• Draft and prepare programmes and project proposals;
• Prepare budgets and financial reports;
• Monitor and prepare monthly financial overviews;
• Manage and supervise programmes and projects;
• Assess and evaluate programmes and projects;
• Provide weekly reports and schedules of activities to the Programme Co-ordinator;
• Report to donors;
• Fundraise for projects;
• Translate and edit various documents, when it is necessary;
• Provide legal assistance and expertise;
• Represent the KLC on various meetings;
• Establish and maintain contacts with donors and other parties involved in projects;
• Perform other tasks as requested.

Qualifications

• Legal degree;
• Minimum 5 years prior working experience;
• Knowledge of project and financial management;
• Ability to do legal research, analysis, and writing, including in the English language;
• Working knowledge of written and oral the English language;
• Communication and public relation skills;
• Experience in interviewing others;
• Computer skills, particularly word processing;
• Strong organizational skills and self-motivated;
• Ability to work in a multiethnic, non-political environment;
• Knowledge of the functioning of legal and judicial structures and institutions; and
• Ability to work under pressure and within limited time frames.

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit to the KLC the following documents:

1) a detailed curriculum vitae

2) a cover letter including the motivation of the interest in the position.

Contact person:

Ms. Klodiana Puro, Kosovo Law Centre
Tringë Ismajli 6/4, 10000 Pristina,
Phone: 038 247-163,
E-mail: klodiana.puro@klc.ipko.org

The KLC will contact only short listed candidates.

Appointment to the position is expected as soon as possible.

Only applications, which are submitted to KLC no later than 20 March, 2007 COB will be considered.