PROJECT ASSISTANT
For the newly awarded USAID’s North Macedonia Strengthening Resource Mobilization Activity in North Macedonia, implemented by Cardno, IDEAS DePo, Strategic Development Consulting (SDC), Center for Economic Analyses (CEA), and US small business Millennium Partners, we are seeking candidates for the position of
Project Assistant
10 March 2021
USAID/ North Macedonia Strengthening Resource Mobilization Activity is a five-year contract, awarded to Cardno Emerging Markets USA Ltd., to work with North Macedonia’s local governments to measurably increase municipal own-source resources and external funds and increase their budget execution rate in compliance with the Government of North Macedonia’s (GoNM) budgeting and reporting requirements. The Activity will work the local governments, the GoNM, and the key stakeholders to: 1) enhance the quality of municipal tax and fee collection systems; 2) increase Local Government Units (LGUs)’ capacity to access external resources from the national government or international organizations’ funds and/or capital markets and banks; 3) improve LGUs’ ability to plan, manage and implement public sector revenues in compliance with Government of North Macedonia’s regulations; and 4) enhance the decentralization process.
The Role
The Project Assistant duties and responsibilities include providing support to ensure efficient operations and communications of the USAID Strengthening Resource Mobilization Activiry team. He/she works closely with the project Chief of Party / Deputy Chief of Party, Component Leads and team to maximize productivity; collaborates with the whole project team, contributing to the timely implementation of all project activities and achieving project objectives; organizes and monitors schedules and see that deadlines are met; coordinate efforts within the team and with short term consultants efficiently; report updates verbally and in written form to management; completes any necessary administrative tasks with high quality and in a timely manner. The Project Assistant demonstrates continuous commitment to project beneficiaries and partners’ needs and confidentiality. He/she establishes excellent communication and relationship with national and local government counterparts. Demonstrates experience, judgment and creativity to plan and accomplish goals and assigned tasks.
The Project Assistant position will be provided by subcontractor IDEAS DePo and will be embedded in Activity’s office in Skopje. Embedded employees will be required to adhere to Cardno and The Activity policies and procedures applicable to the employee’s role and duties and will report to the Chief of Party or her designee for technical direction, as well as day-to-day management direction agreed with the implementation team.
Qualifications
- University degree in Economics, Law, Business Administration or related field;
- At least 3 years of experience with USG/USAID funded programs and/or other international organizations’ programs;
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work;
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skill;
- Strong skills using MS Office;
- Experience working in multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Excellent oral and written English and Macedonian language communication skills. Albanian language is an asset.
Please apply by sending your CV and Cover Letter in English by 17 March 2021, 12:00 pm, on e-mail: info@ideasdepo.mk, with subject: Job application for Project Assistant