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 Support staff: Administrative Support
The administrative staff will support the project team by providing comprehensive administrative and logistical support to the project team and experts, managing office logistics, coordinating events, maintaining documentation, and assisting with financial administration. They will ensure efficient logistical and technical assistance for project activities and missions, enabling experts to focus on their core tasks and ensuring smooth communication with stakeholders. The assignment will be full-time during the whole project duration (54 months) in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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
- Relevant work experience in social sciences, English, business administration or a related field is preferred.
- Excellent spoken and written language skills in English and Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Good organizational skills and ability to calmly work under time pressure.
- Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet.
General professional experience
- At least 3 years of professional experience in an administrative support role, preferably in an international organization or EU project-based environment.
- Proven experience in managing office logistics, including coordinating meetings, and managing schedules.
- Demonstrated experience in providing high-quality support to technical experts and other staff members.
- Experience in handling and organizing documentation, including filing systems, correspondence, and reports.
- Experience in coordinating travel arrangements, events, and logistical support for team members.
Specific professional experience
- Experience in financial administration tasks such as processing invoices, expense reports, and maintaining budget records.
- Working experience in administrating EU grant projects.
- Experience in preparing and formatting reports, presentations, and other documents for project activities.
- Experience in liaising with stakeholders, partners, and clients to ensure smooth communication and coordination of project activities.
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 weeks of 19-23 August 2024 or 26-30 August 2024.