Employment Opportunities

[Job Duties]

Individual consultant on “Strengthening and expanding the Mentoring Service for SMEs in the Western Balkans”

[The scope of work]

1. Administrative and accounting support to “JICA Experts on Strengthening and expanding the Mentoring Service for SMEs in the Western Balkans” (hereinafter referred to as “the Experts”)
   -To make necessary arrangements for implementation of the Experts’ activities, such as making appointments, meeting arrangements, travel arrangements and any other administrative issues.
   -To provide accounting support, such as collecting quotations, invoices, receipts, and payments.
2. Technical support to the Experts
   -To attend meetings, interpret for the Experts if necessary, and take minutes with documentations of references for the better understanding of the discussion.
   -To collect and evaluate relevant information for the Project and reporting it to the Experts.
   -To translate documents to/from English if necessary.
   -To introduce people or organization who/which may be necessary or appropriate for the Experts to get acquainted with for the project implementation.
   -To assist with PR activities to promote the Mentoring Service for SMEs.
3. Any other duties as may be assigned by the Experts for the implementation of the Experts’ activities.

[Work location]

Belgrade, Serbia

[Contract period]

From February 1, 2024 to November 30, 2024.
*With possibility of extension

[Qualification requirements]

Qualification requirements

1. Fluency in oral and written English and Serbian languages
2. Undergraduate degree
3. At least 5 years of postgraduate professional experience in international development or administrative area
4. Familiarity with Official Development Assistance

[Fee]

Approximately 1500-2000 Euro/per month, Commensurate with experience

[Number of position]

1

[Selection Schedule]

Application submission deadline: 8th January 2024, 17:00 Belgrade time
Notification for the Application Screening: around January 17th 2024
Interview: January 18th – 19th (Tentative Dates)
*Interview will be conducted online.

[Application method]

The following documents shall be submitted to JICA Balkan office by e-mail. No application will be accepted after 17:00, 8th January 2024.

1. The curriculum vitae with a digitized photo (passport size) (A4 size, maximum 2 pages)
2. Evidence of English proficiency (scanned copy)
3. Motivational letter (A4 size, maximum 1 page)
   Person in Charge: Ms. Mana Nagashima
   E-Mail Address: bk_ga@jica.go.jp