TEM and TER Project Assistant

The TEM and TER Project Assistant supports the implementation of the Trans-European North-South Motorway (TEM) and Trans-European Railway (TER) projects under UNECE. The role involves assisting project managers with programme implementation, organizing meetings, coordinating consultants, administering budgets, and promoting project activities from the consultant's home country.

Responsibilities

• Assist TEM and TER Project Managers in the implementation of TEM and TER Strategic Plans and initiatives.
• Assist in preparation of substantive inputs for TEM and TER Steering Committee sessions, workshops, and other meetings.
• Organize logistics for TEM and TER Steering Committee sessions, workshops, and other meetings, including travel of participants.
• Assist in preparation of the draft programme of work and budgets for approval by the Steering Committee and administer them when adopted.
• Assist in preparation of Terms of Reference and selection criteria for consultants to render assistance in execution of specific activities in accordance with TEM and TER Programme of work.
• Assist in coordination of the work of external consultants engaged under the Projects.
• Distribute information to TEM and TER National Coordinators on matters that require their decisions.
• Maintain continuous liaison with TEM and TER National Coordinators regarding all matters concerning the implementation of TEM and TER Project activities.
• Assist in preparation of TEM and TER Project Managers’ reports on the overall activities and developments for the Steering Committee, UNECE, and other bodies’ meetings.
• Oversee administrative and financial activities in the competence of TEM and TER Project Coordination Office.
• Assist in the administration of the TEM and TER Project budget according to decisions of the Steering Committees and UN financial rules and regulations.
• Administer procurement process for TEM and TER meetings and Project Coordination Office functioning.
• Maintain the TEM and TER web pages, update information regularly, and archive project documents.
• Assist in promoting TEM and TER Project activities.
• Maintain communication with TEM and TER National Coordinators, Project Managers, and UNECE regarding all matters concerning implementation of TEM and TER activities.
• Report to Project Managers or UNECE officers as requested or at least monthly.
• Attend TEM and TER meetings as requested.
• Carry out other tasks related to implementation of TEM and TER activities as assigned.

Requirements

• A university degree (bachelor's degree or higher, or equivalent) in engineering, economics, business administration, public administration, international law, international relations, or a related field is required.
• A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in a national administration, an international organization, or an international financial institution, in sustainable transport development, in international projects, transport planning and programme management is required.
• Experience working in international cooperation, road or rail infrastructure development as well as knowledge in communication and outreach activities is desirable.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of one or more official languages of TEM and TER participating countries is an asset.

Skills

• Sustainable Transport Development
• International Project Management
• Transport Planning
• Programme Management
• International Cooperation
• Road Infrastructure Development
• Rail Infrastructure Development
• Communication and Outreach
• Budget Administration
• Meeting Organization

Languages

English