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Regional International Project Manager Western Balkans

SPARK is a dynamic not-for-profit foundation with offices throughout Southeast
Europe. SPARK activities in Southeast Europe (SEE) are supported by about 40
permanent professional staff. Most of them work in our economic development
programme. SPARK programmes support the ongoing processes of transition and
reconstruction in post-conflict societies, through the strengthening of
educational and economic institutions. At present, SPARK is starting activities
in various post-conflict countries outside of South East Europe.

SPARK is looking for a full-time Project Manager for its Private Sector &
Entrepreneurship Education Programme in SouthEast Europe. The project manager
has experience in entrepreneurship, development cooperation & Entepreneurship
Education and posesses excellent organisational and management skills. The
manager is stationed in Belgrade or Pristina and available to travel frequently
throughout the region.

The project manager is part of a larger international team supporting BSCs'
activities and reports directly to the Board of Directors. S/he closely
coordinates activities with other project managers and is the line manager of
around 15 field staff in three cities.

Main tasks & responsibilities
• Daily management of project activities in the field of economic development
and entrepreneurial education;
• Monitor & report project progress to SPARK Board of Directors and to donors;
• Responsible for sound financial project management;
• Managing project staff in field offices;
• Joins the SPARK Management Team;
• Contributes to efforts to start-up new activities in post-conflict countries
outside of South-East Europe.

Requirements & assets:
• University degree in economics or business or related field;
• Minimum 8 years of experience in SME development and/or entrepreneurship
promotion;
• Proven organisational and management skills, preferably in post-conflict
environments;
• Good to excellent oral and written language skills in English and preferably
one or more SEE local languages;
• Experience in Project Development and aquisition (LFA Methodology) is an
asset;
• Good communication and social skills and able to work in a multicultural
setting;
• Entrepreneurial approach and strongly result oriented;
SPARK offers:
• NGO-competitive salary depending on professional experience and education;
• Training opportunities;
• A challenging and international working environment.

If interested, please email your application to vacancy@... before
25 July 2009.

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