Project Coordinator employment opportunity

Published on 8 March 2022

The Institute for Democracy, Media & Culture (IDMC) is an independent, non-profit and non-governmental organization based in Tirana, which inspires and supports projects with an interdisciplinary approach to study, understand and promote the development of democratic values, the role and impact that media and culture can play both locally and abroad. It aims to extend its activities to three important fields: democracy, media and culture.

IDMC will endeavor to accomplish its mission through civic involvement programs, principally among the young generation, for it is our belief that the young people deserve more room and guidance to be active participants in the processes of policy-making.

Our activities include:

organizing conferences, symposiums, seminars and academic workshops
organizing events such as exhibitions, film screenings and reviews, study visits etc.
publishing of academic works, scientific publications, and translated editions of existing books
organizing educational projects for schoolchildren and students

For more information: www.idmc.al | Facebook

We offer 2 Project Coordinator positions for young people passionate about history and/or politics and interested in project management. If you looking for a part time position (with flexible schedule) and are able to cooperate with Albanian and other International institutions, please send your CV with a motivation letter and a recommendation from former employee at: office@idmc.al by 22 March 2022.

Tasks and responsibilities:

Organizes IDMC activities (international conferences, research, training, study visits, exhibition, documentaries, workshops etc.)
Ensures effective implementation of projects within the predicted timescale and planned budget
Creation of digital content for social media as well as the IDMC website
Providing project documentation, presentations, progress reports, research reports, briefings, etc.
Translating, proofreading and editing academic articles and communications copy, e.g. press releases, publications, social media posts, etc.
Acts as a contact point for partners and networking with IDMC
Assign tasks to local coordinators and daily assistants (when necessary) to ensure an effective share of duties and supervise their performance
Represent IDMC in Albania and abroad
Other administrative and operational tasks

Requirements

At least 3 years of proven experience as project coordinator or similar roles
Very good written and verbal language skills in English
Good knowledge of German is an advantage
Interest and good understanding of Europe's 20th-century history; good knowledge in totalitarian regimes, especially about communism in Albania
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office; familiarity with design software (e.g. Photoshop, InDesign) is a plus
Solid editing and researching skills
Ability to work under tight deadlines
Good organizational skills

Benefits

Employment experience in international multilingual environment
Remuneration on the basis of a contract. The amount of remuneration will depend on the individually agreed time of engagement (part- or full-time)
Opportunity for personal skills and career development
Quite and very modern office and a rich library
You can be involved in other activities outside work with IDMC consent, as long as they do not interfere with IDMC work and there is no conflict of interest

Application

Interested candidates should submit the following documents via email at office@idmc.al:

Curriculum Vitae
Detailed motivation letter answering two questions: Why are you applying?; What is your previous experience in project management? (Please be as concrete as possible)
One recommendation letter

Deadline: 22 March 2022, 23:59

Only qualified candidates who will be invited for an interview will be contacted!