Job Vacancy – Project Assistant at Cener 21

Job Vacancy – Project Assistant at Cener 21

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Based at: Podgaj 8, 71 000 Sarajevo

Job purpose: Assisting the project team in high-quality project implementation. Participates in coordinating project
activities, managing documentation and ensuring effective communication with relevant parties. Participates in
monitoring project progress, identifying and resolving issues to ensure successful achievement of project objectives.

Key responsibilities:
 Providing professional contribution to the results of the project on which he / she is a team member
(reports, publications, strategies, presentations, etc.)
 Support for monitoring and controlling the timeline and delivery of the project
 Preparation of project progress reports
 Research, collection, and processing of data/input information relevant to the project
 Analysing information related to the project
 Compilation of parts of project documents
 Formatting documents
 Maintenance of project documentation and filing system
 Providing support to the process of preparing new project proposals and business offers
 Assisting in the execution of project-level administrative-financial tasks
 Sharing knowledge and skills with colleagues and participating in personal/professional workshops to
improve professional knowledge and behaviour
 Active use of Microsoft 365 tools, including Teams, for communication, archiving and collaboration within
the team as well as the CENER 21 intranet
 Demonstrating professional behaviour in accordance with CENER 21 values
 Filling in the weekly work plan
 Completing timesheets and work records in accordance with the established procedure and deadlines
 Cooperation with team members and communication and correspondence regarding assigned tasks
 Providing support in organizing meetings, conferences, and project/team activities.

Person profile:
Personality: 
 Strong attention to detail, punctuality, and ability to deliver high-quality results.
 Goal-oriented and committed personality with a drive for collaboration and innovation, always willing to
help others.
 Curious mindset, eager to explore new ways of working to develop oneself professionally and personally
and striving to achieve emotional resilience.
 Honest, open, transparent, and kind personality when communicating with others.
 Ability to understand and accept change, adapt quickly to new challenges, and apply feedback.

Specific Job Skills: 
 Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
 Excellent analytical skills
 Excellent use of the MS Office suite
 English language level B – (B2)
 Basic knowledge of project management
 Developed research skills (searching for information + orientation towards problem solving)

Requirements: 
 Completed 2nd cycle of higher education/master level in Mechanical Engineering
 Previous experience is not required, but more than 1 year of experience of the volunteer engagement and
extracurricular activities will be considered as an asset.

To apply, please submit your CV, cover letter and transcript of records to info@cener21.ba by 05. 10. 2023.

In your cover letter please outline how you meet the knowledge, skills and qualifications required in the job
description.

Please state the job title you are applying for in the subject line.

Applications with incomplete documentation will not be considered.

Podgaj 8
71000 Sarajevo
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Phone: +387 33 745 347
E-mail: info@cener21.ba
Web: www.cener21.ba