EU Grant
“EUPA4BiH – European Union Police Assistance for Bosnia and Herzegovina”
Consortium
The consortium, under the leadership of the Center for International Legal Cooperation (The Netherlands), further consisting of the German Foundation for International Legal Cooperation (Germany), CIVIPOL (France), FIIAPP (Spain) and CPMA (Lithuania), will start the implementation of the EU Grant Contract “EUPA4BiH – European Union Police Assistance for Bosnia and Herzegovina” on 2 September 2024 and is therefore looking for candidates for National and International Long-Term Expert positions based in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The project
The global objective of this project is to improve the security of citizens in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The specific objectives of the project are as follows:
- To enhance the effectiveness of institutions involved in the fight against transnational organised crime, corruption, drugs, money laundering, cybercrime, trafficking of human beings, terrorism, radicalisation, violent extremism, corruption and ensure better institutional interoperability,
- To further improve the collection and exchange of data and data protection according to the EU applicable standards and best practices,
- To improve governance standards to embed stability and progress towards EU membership, better identify and respond to threats and strengthen capacities to prevent and fight crimes.
The project start date is 2 September 2024, and the contract’s implementation will take 50 months from this date. The expert team will be gradually built up. The project will consist of 10 components, each has various outputs:
- Component 1: Fight against transnational organised/serious crime, Trafficking of Human Beings (THB), drugs, corruption and cybercrime
- Component 2: Prevention and Countering terrorism and violent extremism
- Component 3: Prevention and Countering Financial crime, Money Laundering
- Component 4: Support the enhancement of effective cooperation among law enforcement bodies and with prosecutors and judges
- Component 5: Enhancing external cooperation and coordination, information exchange, as well as international cooperation and coordination with EUROPOL and Interpol
- Component 6: Support for drafting legislation in line with EU acquis, European standards and best practices
- Component 7: Support to the criminal justice authorities in demonstrating progress towards establishing a track record of proactive investigations, confirmed indictments, prosecutions and final convictions against organised crime and corruption, including at high-level
- Component 8: Enhance border security and fight cross-border organised crime
- Component 9: Complementary assistance to procure required equipment to support better use of Special Investigative measures (SIMs), effective investigations, forensic capacities and specialised IT equipment that will enhance the capacity of the LEAs and further strengthening of data security and exchange.
- Component 10: Communication and outreach to BiH citizens / EU Visibility
The consortium will select the candidates and present them to the Contracting Authority (EU Delegation to Bosnia and Herzegovina) for formal approval.
National LTE Outreach and Visibility
The National Long-Term Expert (LTE) for Outreach and Visibility will support the implementation of Component 10 of the project, focusing on enhancing the project’s outreach and visibility. The expert will be responsible for preparing a communication and visibility strategy based on EU visibility requirements, and for coordinating public outreach activities via print and online media, social media, media coverage, and other platforms. This role is full-time for a duration of 52 months, based in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The National LTE will report to the Team Leader and support both the International LTEs and the project team.
Eligibility Requirements
- The National LTE position is only open to nationals of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- The candidate did not have any contractual relationship in the past 6 months in any relevant law enforcement agency in BiH.
Qualifications and skills
- University degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field.
- Proficient in written and spoken Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian and English.
- Strong computer literacy, including proficiency with communication and design software, social media platforms, and content management systems.
- Excellent communication and networking skills, with the ability to build trust and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong creative skills in content creation, including writing, graphic design, and multimedia production.
General professional experience
- Over 5 years of post-graduate professional experience in communications, public relations, media relations, or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to support international and local experts in coordinating and managing communication activities.
- Experience working on projects related to law enforcement, justice, public administration, or international development in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Specific professional experience
- Previous experience in managing communications for EU or other donor-funded projects, preferably within the IPA framework.
- Familiarity with EU visibility guidelines and requirements, and experience in applying these in project communications.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing communication and visibility strategies.
- Experience in managing media relations, including organizing press conferences, writing press releases, and engaging with journalists.
- Expertise in managing social media accounts, creating online content, and using digital tools for outreach and visibility.
Procedure
Candidates interested in participating in the tender procedure are encouraged to hand in their letter of interest at canura@cilc.nl by 15 August 2024, 12:00 CET.
The email subject must refer to the assignment title EUPA4BiH – followed by the exact expert position, and must comprise:
- a motivation letter (1 page)
- CV that clearly indicates the required qualifications and experience. References must be available upon request.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place in the week of 19-23 August 2024 or 26-30 August 2024.