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Human Resources Development Expert (REF: HRD/12/11)

The position:

The HRD expert will be responsible for:

  • The direct technical and advisory inputs on any related HRD issues
  • The coordination of Part III of the PP&TAF, i.e. Capacity building, training and “train-the-trainers”
  • Implementation the procedures applicable for the mobilisation and coordination of ad-hoc non-key experts in relation to his/her area of intervention and more specifically the implementation of Part III of the PP&TAF

Qualifications and skills:

  • A university degree in a relevant subject or equivalent professional experience
  • Experienced HRD practitioner, skilled in mentoring, coaching and co-ordinating counterparts
  • Excellent organisational, coordination and facilitation skills
  • Excellent command of both written and spoken English
  • Excellent analytical and document drafting skills and ability to gather, analyse and evaluate facts and to prepare and present concise oral and written reports
  • Good analytical, appraisal and planning skills
  • Ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with others and to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Experience in dealing with senior government officials and ability to build consensus at all levels
  • Good understanding of the challenges faced by transition countries in identifying and preparing quality programmes/projects for EU financing
  • Computer literacy: MS Office applications as a minimum
  • Previous long term work experience in Central or East European countries would be an asset
  • Previous experience in the context of the IPA is an advantage.

General professional experience:

  • Preferably 10 years of experience in EU funded programmes / projects related to HRD with at least five years of experience in project identification, appraisal, selection preparation and evaluation in the context of EU pre-accession or structural funds
  • Experience in designing and implementing Training Programmes in projects of a scale comparable to this PP&TAF.

Specific professional experience:

  • Familiarity with Human Resources development in the context of development strategies and policy
  • Experience in planning, designing and implementing EU HRD actions is essential.

To apply:

Should you be interested in the position described, please forward your CV to axc@kantor-group.eu referring to the position code HRD/12/11.