CREES

Qualifications
· A graduate degree preferably in economy or related sciences. An MA degree (economy, political sciences, communications) is preferred.
· Three to five year experience in a managing position with think tank policy institutes / non-governmental organizations. Capacities and skills in human resource management is an advantage.
· At least two years of experience with programme development and project management with civil society organizations. Acquaintance and experience with fundraising under various EU assistance programmes is an advantage.
· Excellent communication, research and writing skills.
· Excellent knowledge of English.

Responsibilities:
· Develop proposals for programme activities on local governance, EU instruments & policies on integrated regional development, civil society, tripartite partnerships and related areas.
· Develop concrete project ideas and proposals in the above described areas and engage, jointly with IDM team, in fundraising and key activities related to project management (implementation, assessment, reporting, follow up etc.)
· Assist IDM departments and particularly the Research & Innovation Initiative, jointly with the Institute’s managing team, to develop coherent strategies for programme development, including advocacy and fundraising.
· Ad-hoc and other duties as requested.

Please forward a resume, names & contacts of a person for reference, cover letter, and a small writing sample by e-mail to:
info@idmalbania.org

Deadline for Applications is 10 September 2009 (Thursday).

Only short listed candidates will be notified and invited for interview.

Expected time start of the contract: mid September 2009

About IDM
Founded in November 1999, the Institute for Democracy and Mediation is an independent, non-governmental organization working to strengthen the civil society, to analyze and improve Albania’s integration processes, to assist reforming and the consolidation of good governance and inclusive policy making processes through expertise, innovative policy research, analysis and assessment. IDM is
dedicated to develop a profound understanding on contemporary challenges to shape sustainable reforming strategies and public policies in key socio-economic and political development pillars, as well as to advance cost-effective approaches in support of intra / cross sectorial cooperation initiatives based on comprehensive research, policy assessment and multifaceted analysis. These guiding principles and objectives represent the foundation of our mission, on which IDM forms the framework of its programme priorities, shapes the results of its work and drives the services and contribution to civil society efforts.