Job Opening: Project Assistant

Job Title: Project Assistant

Position reports to: Analyst/Operations Manager

Job purpose: To support the project team with the assigned project, contributing to successful project implementation, while simultaneously strengthening personal competencies.

Type of contract: Full-time

Contract duration: 1 year, with the possibility of extension

Background:

ENOVA is a leading multi-disciplinary development consulting company with more than 15 years of experience in environment, energy, and economic development studies. ENOVA headquarters are located in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the company has also established a representative office in Belgrade, Serbia, with successfully implemented projects throughout the region. The most considerable portion of its business portfolio has been associated with projects supported by international development and finance institutions such as the World Bank (WB), EBRD, IFC, USAID, UNDP, UNEP, UNIDO, SIDA and the European Commission. Enova was awarded as one of the fastest-growing companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina (“Brzorastuće kompanije”, 2020). For more information about our company and projects, please visit our website: https://www.enova.ba/.

Key responsibilities: 

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Analyst/Operations Manager, the selected candidate will focus on providing day-to-day operational support in the implementation of the international project with many diverse stakeholders and partners, in compliance with ENOVA core values. To assist in project implementation, the project assistant is expected to perform following tasks:

  • Researching, collecting, processing, and analyzing data/inputs relevant to the project,
  • Participate in project/task-related meetings, conferences, and team activities,
  • Maintain effective liaison with project team and partners to ensure smooth task performance,
  • Maintain stakeholder database to ensure effective communication,
  • Corresponding with relevant stakeholders (preparing official letters, briefings, presentations, e-mails, and other documents),
  • Actively providing support and organizing various types of events, workshops, and meetings in coordination with the project team,
  • Participating in the planning and regularly reporting on the conducted activities; Preparing content for the company website and social media accounts,
  • Providing general and administrative support to team members,
  • Perform other related duties as assigned. 

About the project:

International 3-year project with a key focus on urban development and urban planning. It is aimed at improving the urban planning in the cities of BiH. The project will contribute to modernizing the system of integral urban planning in the cities of BiH, through three distinct components: institutionalization, urban planning practices and urban transformation.

Core competencies:

We are looking for an honest, open, and creative person with a high level of emotional intelligence. Goal-oriented, committed personality with a drive for collaboration and complex problem-solving. Strong attention to detail, punctuality, and eagerness to analyze. Committed to continuously acquiring new knowledge and developing oneself, both in the professional and personal sense. Able to understand and accept change, adapt quickly to new challenges, and apply feedback. 

What we offer:

  • A meaningful job with one of the most attractive employers in BiH,
  • Dynamic work environment with more than 50% of young people in the company,
  • Hybrid work model (30% in the office, 70% remotely),
  • A strong company culture with an emphasis on competence development,
  • Great colleagues who value teamwork and support,
  • Regular feedback based on quarterly employee evaluations,
  • Possibility for accelerated promotion based on your achievements,
  • Good employee reward system,
  • Team-building activities focused on personal growth and team improvement,
  • Interesting and challenging projects, both national and international,
  • Opportunity to travel across BiH and Europe (depending on the project activities),
  • To work and learn from distinguished internal and external field experts,
  • The possibility to grow and develop your competencies and ambitions within Enova.

Specific Job Skills: 

  • Excellent oral communication, interpersonal, and writing skills,
  • A strong company culture with an emphasis on competence development,
  • Good organizational and time management skills,
  • Excellent computer skills, proficiency in MS Office Suite,
  • Good analytical skills,
  • Basic understanding of the project management process,
  • Basic research skills.

Requirements: 

  • BA degree in humanities, social sciences, business management, international relations, or similar,
  • C-level English – Advanced (C1) or Full professional proficiency (C2),
  • Minimum 3 years of professional experience.

Note: Relevant experience in the field can substitute for the required educational background.

How to Apply:

To apply, interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter (1-page maximum) in English, via e-mail: jobs@enova.ba, with the subject: Project Assistant Vacancy – name and surname of the applicant.

Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications will be accepted until 09/12/2022

Location: Sarajevo