Albanian Institute of Science is looking for a Program Manager-Deadline Extended

Deadline: 15th of September 2015

The Albanian Institute of Science (AIS), a local organization registered with the District Court of Tirana, is looking for a Program Manager. The period of employment for the selected candidate will be until 1st of January 2016, including two weeks of working test period. The renewal of the employment contract will be closely related with his/her work results for the whole period of contract duration. Candidates should have working experience in a similar position. Those interested may send their CV (including no more than 350 words) to [email protected] until 15th of September 2015. The CV must contain a description of the candidate’s previous experience as a Program Manager. Only candidates shortlisted through a CV-based selection will be invited for an interview. The description of the role and responsibilities of the post are given below:

 Program Manager – roles and responsibilities include:

  • Manages horizontally across the functional projects involved with the program
  • Ensures that cross-project work effort remains feasible from the organization’s standpoint and realizes the benefits
  • Works with the Executive Director and Board of Directors in writing concept notes, project ideas and project proposals within the program
  • Gets involved in setting new objectives and reviewing existing objectives
  • Coordinates activities across projects
  • Oversees the integration and reuse of interim work products and results
  • Involved in integration activities, negotiates changes in plans and communicates them