Key expert 1: Team leader/Head of the project

Key expert 1: Team leader/Head of the project
The Team leader/Head of the project will be the main contact person for the project team and will interface with the European Commission, the EU Delegation, relevant stakeholder. He/She will be responsible for the contract implementation and the coordination of all key experts.

Qualifications and skills

1. University degree in economics and/or development cooperation or, alternatively, 8 years of professional experience following secondary education

Additional training and qualifications in project management and/or civil society, and/or media would be an asset.

General professional experience
2. at least 10-year working experience in multidisciplinary and international project teams’ of experts management

Specific professional experience
• 3a. at least five-year experience in project management in the Western Balkans and Türkiye, entailing coordination of international and multidisciplinary teams; experience, and;
• 3.b at least five-year experience linked to policy setting, analysis and projects in the field of civil society and media, including engagement with major stakeholders and actors in the fields; and/or
• 3c. At least five-year experience in development and implementation of strategies and action plans for policy and/or project support in transition economies and enlargement.

The Team leader/Head of Office will have excellent interpersonal skills and a record of successful experience with multi-country and multidisciplinary teams. He/She will be an excellent communicator and facilitator of contacts among different stakeholders.