Recruitment of an Information Manager for the Branch Office of the Joint Technical Secretariat in Pskov, Russia

The official language of the Programme is English.

Main Responsibilities

The position requires frequent travelling.

　

- relevant University Degree;

- excellent knowledge of Russian and English languages, both–oral and written, knowledge of Estonian and Latvian will be considered as advantage;

- good knowledge of European Union (EU) regional development policies and relevant legislation, in particular related to European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument;

- good knowledge about EU (including Practical Guide to Contract Procedures for EC External Actions (PRAG)) requirements towards publicity and information provisions;
- awareness of Baltic Sea Region policies;

- experience with implementation of EU financed projects / programmes;

- minimum one year experience with information and in public relations tasks;

- excellent writing, communication and presentation skills;

- ability to work in multi cultural environment;

- computer literacy, basic graphic design skills;

- experience with office management and administrative tasks.


Terms of Employment and Selection

The Information Manager will be legally employed under the Russian Labour Law by Hosting Institution, Foundation “Saint-Petersburg Foundation of small and medium business development”. The employment is foreseen on a full-time basis (40 hours a week) in Pskov, Russia, for the period of maternity leave of current employee.
　

A competitive salary will be offered depending on the qualification and experience. The successful candidate will be expected to commence the work from March/April 2013.
　

Application, consisting of the CV and a motivation letter in English, shall be addressed to Ms Unda Ozoliņa, the JTS, and sent via e-mail: info@estlatrus.eu. Deadline for the submission of applications is 5:00 p.m. Friday, 15 February 2013.

Pre-selected successful candidates will be invited for the interview in Pskov, Russia, in March 2013.


Selection will be done by the Joint Task Force for the JTS staff recruitment of the Programme comprising officials of the JMC from the Republic of Estonia, Republic of Latvia and the Russian Federation, the representatives of the JMA and the JTS.