• Assist in managing a range of projects that deliver against the UK Government’s regional strategy and post objectives

Day-to-day project management that includes:

• Assisting in developing project proposals, completing due diligence and safeguarding procedures with implementers.  Assisting in carrying out and recording the monitoring and evaluation of projects, reporting results and managing risk and financial compliance auditing;
• Familiarisation with CSSF and IP guidance so the job-holder is able to ensure the programmes remain compliant of their respective standards guidelines e.g. in risk management, gender and conflict sensitivity as well as delivering value-for-money across the portfolio;
• Assist in developing and meeting with relevant contacts to scope out potential programming opportunities and also explore what other donors are supporting in Azerbaijan;
• Arrange meetings for Political section team members and accompany to meetings to produce written meeting notes and interpretation;
• Provide local insight and reporting in to current affairs;
• Support in necessary admin activities;
• Occasionally ready to work on the out of office hours or on weekends in exchange for time off in lieu;
• Attend relevant conferences/briefings and report back findings to the Political Section;
• Help cover other political team members duties during absences/busy periods

• Fluent written and spoken English, Azerbaijan (minimum level required C1 under the CEFR or equivalent*);
• Currently enrolled or already attained University Degree, ideally in international relations, peace and security or a relevant subjects;
• At least 1 year of experience of project management/implementation, or prior experience in university project management activities;
• A keen and demonstrable interest in project management or implementation;
• A keen and demonstrable interest in current affairs and domestic and international politics;
• Strong communication and administrative skills, and experience of working in a team;
• Analytical skills;
• An eagerness to test their ability in new pieces of work;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Proactive self-starter;
• Good team player;
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and handle multitasks;
• Strong IT skills, in particular Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel