Functional Setting
As part of the ICMPD Western Balkan region, within the ICMPD office in Skopje, the Project Manager works under the direct supervision of the Project Manager in Skopje and in close copperation with the project teams in the region and in Vienna. The Project Manager is responsible for the direction, management, coordination, implementation, control and completion of project(s) and the management of project team(s) while remaining aligned with the strategy, goals, regulatory framework, standard administrative practices and operating procedures of ICMPD and with partner and donor agreements. S/he actively contributes to project and capacity development and resource mobilisation efforts.
Position-Specific Expertise
– Ability to effectively manage projects and project teams in an international context. – Proven capability to promote capacity development measures across the full project cycle management.
– Analytical thinking and ability to integrate new approaches and innovations to ensure the effective implementation of projects.
– Familiarity with monitoring, evaluation and learning tools for tracking progress toward results and documenting project/programme achievements.
– Demonstrated success in building networks and partnerships and in the initiation and deployment of knowledge management and resource mobilisation activities.
Position Specific Qualifications and Language Skills
– Master’s Degree related to the area of work.
– Minimum of 5 years of experience in the development and management of projects and project teams in the field of migration or a relevant related field, at the international level.
– Solid drafting, communication and presentation skills.
– Proficiency in (verbal/written) English and Macedonian language is required, proficiency in Albanian language is an asset.
– Proficiency in the use of standard IT tools.