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Project Operations Manager

1000, North Macedonia

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On behalf of our client U.S. Treasury Office of Technical Assistance (OTA), which supports the development of strong financial sectors and sound public financial management in countries where assistance is needed and there is a strong commitment to reform, DEKRA is looking for: 

  • Project Operations Manager

Basic Function of the Position

The Project Operations Manager will support the project Resident Advisor and Intermittent Advisors, in a range of project related managerial activities including effective stakeholder communication and coordination, project research, analysis, reporting, documentation, training and implementation, and interpretation and translation, in line with established project objectives, work plans and logical frameworks (Log Frame).


The primary duties are outlined below:

  • Perform research and analysis in assigned project areas and contribute to the preparation of project briefs and status updates to support informed decision making and planning
  • Facilitate communication and collaboration between project advisors and key stakeholders across various Ministries and other partner agencies including the frequency and the desired method of communication
  • Develop a process to follow up with project teams and others with reminders of deadlines
  • Provide project and operational support, including monitoring and reporting on approved Log Frame activities, outputs, indicators, and work plans
  • Support the development and review of internal reports and deliverables, including reviewing, editing, and revising to ensure accuracy and counterpart comprehension
  • Evaluate situations with counterparts and determine appropriate action with prompt communication to leadership as needed
  •  Provide logistics support including scheduling meetings, document meeting notes, collecting and disseminating information to appropriate end users
  • Coordinate with project leads to formulate training schedules and logistics, update training documents, confirm attendance, compile evaluation forms, and summarize feedback from participants
  • Identify and work closely with international counterparts and government institutions to facilitate and coordinate project activities from implementation to close out
  • Conduct research and analysis when needed to contribute to program deliverables
  • Identify potential project issues and risks and work with Resident Advisor and/or advisors to develop mitigation strategies
  • Serve as a critical contact for project related inquiries and information sharing
  • Actively develop and maintain professional contacts with mid and senior level representatives of counterpart organizations
  • Provide or arrange for interpretive translation services at all meetings and trainings between advisors and counterparts
  • Perform other duties as needed for the successful implementation of the project activities

Required Skills

  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Adaptability and project support skills
  • Time management and organizational skills
  • Multi-tasking ability with demanding timelines
  • Fluency in written and oral English and Macedonian

Desired Skills

  • Previous experience working with Ministries/Institutions of Government of North Macedonia
  •  Knowledge of and experience working with the Public Revenue Office and Customs Administration of the Government of North Macedonia
  • Experience with project support and coordination at various levels

Education

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree

Work Schedule

  • Full time

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

If you feel that you have the necessary experience and are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV in English on the following e-mail address: job.arbeit.mk@dekra.com

All received applications will be considered in strict confidentiality. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

*By sending your CV and motivation letter, you agree that your personal data will be processed for the needs of recruitment and selection by DEKRA Arbeit Macedonia and they will be stored in the DEKRA database.

Note: Candidates can withdraw their permission to process their personal documents at any time by sending a notification to the e-mail: job.arbeit.mk@dekra.com

 

Project Operations Manager

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