CALL FOR 1 LOCAL COORDINATOR IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA (EU-FUNDED PROJECT EU4CULTURE)

The Goethe-Institut Romania, the official cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany and a leading international cultural organization in Romania and the Republic of Moldova, together with its consortium partners, the Czech Centers, the Danish Cultural Institute and the Institut Francais will implement the EU funded Grant project EU4Culture.
The aim of the project that will be implement for four years will be to promote culture as an engine for growth and social development across the region (EU Eastern partnership countries Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine). The project will furthermore promote local cultural heritage, culture and creative industries and help to improve local governance in the culture sector and seeks to contribute to the development of citizen participation and a participative policy dialogue. Cities from the participating countries will be supported in developing a cultural management strategy for their cities.
Within the framework of the project, the Goethe-Institut Romania is recruiting one full-time Project Coordinator (from 15.04.2021 to 31.12.2024) for its project implementation unit / office in Chișinău. Main tasks of this position will include:

Task and responsibilities:
Coordination of project activities related to the Republic of Moldova in close cooperation with the Team Leader in Georgia
Contribution to ongoing risk assessment and mitigation
Ensuring that project visibility is appropriately implemented in the country including by grant recipients
Development and implementation of a national communication strategy, in cooperation with the project communication team
Contribution to the organisation of a regional festival and helping to define and implement “national” contribution
Set up and brief juries for grant applications, organise jury meetings, ensure proper briefing based on centralised application form and evaluation criteria
Liaise with funding recipients, manage payments, review and validate reports-     Coordinate the project activities with the cities

Coordination of project activities with the cities:
Liaise with cities in Moldova interested in submitting a proposal for developing a cultural management strategy, contractual issues with the Goethe-Institut Bucarest
Help organise participation of pre-selected cities in international kick-off conference and national workshops
Liaise with and mentor pre-selected cities and act as their advisor
Help to establish a local stakeholder platform
Review expenditure of seed funding and disburse funds in cooperation with the financial assistant
Organise disbursement of grants
Participate as observer in local stakeholder platform, help animate if necessary
Help to organise capacity-building events in the Republic of Moldova
Support the selected city to organise its ‘local extension’ to a regional travelling festival

Skills, experiences, and qualifications for the role:
Essential:
University degree (Master) in arts management or equivalent;
At least four years’ experience in project management to agreed financial and non-financial targets.
Experience in the management of EU funded projects;
English, Romanian and Russian to C1 level. Good German skills will be an asset;
Excellent computer skills, especially a very good command of MS Office;
Excellent communication skills;
Ability to work independently and excellent attention to detail and accuracy;
Strong organization and time management skills, ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks effectively and respect deadlines;
Experience in communication with the administrations such as ministries, city councils, EU Delegations
Knowledge of the cultural sector in Moldova and its challenges

Desirable:
Experience in developing/managing international projects;
Experience in organizing events, seminars, workshops, mobility schemes;
Experience and expertise in civil engagement, reform processes, change management;
Substantial experience in working in an international, English-speaking environment;
Experience in leading a team will be an asset.
Experience in working in the region and with the countries concerned will be an asset

Personal skills:
strong team player, ability to reflect team roles, to react to problems in teams;
availability to work under stress, with temporarily high workload, and under minimal supervision;
experience in working with multinational teams;
self-reflection, willingness to revise, acceptance of criticism, ask questions where necessary;
creative and analytic thinking, structured and result-oriented approach, ability to get things done;
willingness to work on weekends and in the evening, and for work-related traveling.

What we offer:
a four year job opportunity, freelance based work, a competitive payment and attractive working conditions. Contract will be made with the Goethe-Institut Bucharest;
Flexitime
to be part of a challenging, multidisciplinary international project providing high-level learning and development opportunities. 
Candidates wishing to apply should send their application in English by email putting “Application Local Coordinator EU4Culture” in the subject line to Dr. Umlauf Joachim: Joachim.Umlauf@goethe.de
 
The application should include:
Motivation letter
Photo
CV
degree and work certificates (.jpg or .pdf) 
Please enclose your contact information, a professional reference and a phone number by which you can be reached.
 
Deadline for applications is 05.04.2021.
 
Please not that only shortlisted candidates will be invited for a phone or skype interview, and, if applicable, for a personal interview.