Want to turn your passion for the environment into a fulfilling career? Join us!

At the Center for Energy, Environment, and Resources – CENER 21, our mission is to contribute to sustainable development in Southeast Europe by deploying technical expertise in the areas of climate change, circular economy and resource efficiency, biodiversity and ecosystems, environmental management, and human health.

à To achieve our ambitious mission, we need a diversity of individuals, experiences, and ideas. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can be themselves and supported to be their best.

à At CENER 21, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers. In addition to regular benefits, we provide hybrid work formats (home-based and office working), opportunities for professional development, training, international travel, and growth.

Based at: Podgaj 8, 71 000 Sarajevo

Position: Project associate

Job Purpose: Coordinate project activities, manage documentation, and ensure effective communication with relevant stakeholders. Monitor project progress, identify and resolve issues to ensure the successful achievement of project objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage small-scale projects from inception to completion.
  • Create and write new project proposals and business offers.
  • Provide professional input to project outcomes (reports, publications, strategies, presentations) where you are a team member or in a management role.
  • Coordinate and ensure logistics for project events and activities.
  • Track project timelines and monitor expenditure to ensure activities are delivered on schedule and within budget.
  • Execute project-level administrative and financial tasks.
  • Maintain project documentation and filing systems.
  • Conduct research, collect, and process data relevant to the project; analyze information related to the project.
  • Compile sections of project documents and format them appropriately.
  • Assist in organizing meetings, conferences, and team activities.
  • Collaborate with team members and the project coordinator; communicate effectively regarding assigned tasks.
  • Mentor Project Assistants to enhance team performance.
  • Share knowledge and skills with colleagues; participate in personal and professional workshops to improve expertise and behavior.
  • Actively use Microsoft 365 tools, including Teams, for communication, archiving, and collaboration within the team and the CENER 21 intranet.
  • Fill in weekly work plans and complete timesheets and work records in accordance with established procedures and deadlines.
  • Demonstrate professional behavior in line with CENER 21 values.

 

Person Profile

Personality Traits:

  • Honest, open, transparent, and kind in communication with others.
  • Committed with a drive for collaboration and innovation; always willing to help others.
  • Strong focus on accuracy and detail, capable of delivering high-quality results.
  • Eager to explore new ways of working; strives to achieve emotional resilience.
  • Able to understand and accept change, quickly adapt to new challenges, and apply feedback effectively.

Specific Job Skills

  • Proficient in both oral and written communication.
  • Strong ability to analyze data and information.
  • Excellent use of the MS Office suite.
  • English language level B1 or B2.
  • Basic understanding of project management principles.
  • Ability to coordinate and delegate information and tasks.
  • Developed skills in information searching and problem-solving orientation.

 

Requirements

  • Minimum completed first cycle of higher education (Bachelor’s degree) in in natural or technical sciences.
  • At least one year of professional experience working on donor-funded projects or in a similar role is required. This experience can include project coordination, stakeholder management, and project documentation handling.

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How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV, cover letter and transcript of records to info@cener21.ba by 27.10.2024.

In your cover letter please outline how you meet the knowledge, skills and qualifications required in the job description.

Please state the job title you are applying for in the subject line.

 

Applications with incomplete documentation will not be considered.