Project Coordinator

Summary
Undertake all necesarry activities to plan, organize and implment a campaign to sterilise a large number of stray dogs in Sarajevo Canton– Mass Neuter.

Duties

• Undertakes research and develops necessary plans for a campaign to neuter a large number of dogs in Sarajevo Canton (Mass Neuter) during May 2013, as well as the creation of a subsidised neutering scheme for 2013.
• Develops the budget for the Mass Neuter
• Develops relationships with key partners in Bosnia and Herzegovina and other countries. 
• Coordinates related activities and meetings, maintains records and follows up 
• Tracks progress and ensures organization of activities leading up to Mass Neuter
• Regularly updates internal stakeholders on progress made.
• Liaises with local stakeholders and volunteers and maintains communication records
• Secures all technical prerequisites to carry out the Mass Neuter, either through procurement or as contributions from local stakeholders
• Coordinates and arranges all logistics for the campaign and for participants in Bosnia and Herzegovina and other countries.
• Acts as the media focal point for Mass Neuter and coordinates preparation of communication materials
• Other duties as required

The successful candidate must have:

• Previous organizational experience, preferably project related. 
• Ability to set up and manage projects
• Developed skills and competencies related to logistics
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation and externally
• A conscientious approach with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, be self-motivated, with a flexible but methodical approach
• Ability to work as part of a team and maintain good working relationships with colleagues often based in other countries
• Ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative as appropriate
• Ability to maintain a high standard of work
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Valid driver’s license and solid driving experience
• Excellent command of English (written and verbal)
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office software package 
• In addition, it would be desirable for the successful candidate to have experience of:

-working on international projects and/or for an international NGO
-knowledge and experience of international logistics
-animal welfare organisations.


Temporary (approx. 6 month) F/T position
Start: second half of January 2013
To apply, please send your CV with cover letter to office@dogstrust.ba by COB Monday, 31/12/2012. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.