Форуми во заедницата

The “Community Forums” Programme supports the process of decentralization at the local level by  promoting citizens’ active involvement in the decision making process.

The Programme is financed by the Swiss Development Agency (SDC) and implemented by partner organizations in close cooperation with local self-governments and in coordination with the Association of Units of Local Self-government (ZELS).

The Forum coordination unit (FCU) manages the implementation of “Community Forums” Programme on operational level. In order to fulfill its obligations FCU needs an

This is a short-term position for 9 months with fulltime engagement of a person that speaks Macedonian language in order to assist with the daily operations of the office.

Duties, responsibilities and output expectations:

The primary responsibility of the Local Intern is to work alongside the FCU staff in order to assist with the practical coordination and implementation of the “Community Forums” Programme.

      1. In tight collaboration with the FCU staff, the PR Officer(s) and other stakeholders of the programme, provide support to the implementation of the Community Forums Programme:

• Provide logistical and administrative support in organizing meetings, field trips, events, trainings and conferences.
• Provide administrative support to the FCU staff and office including procurement, payments, liaising with accountant and other similar tasks.

     2. In tight collaboration with the FCU staff provide support to the PR officer(s):

• Assisting the PR officer(s) in the direct implementation of publicity activities aimed to inform the public regarding the FORUM activities and achievements (publishing bulletins, posters, making interviews with different stakeholders, updating the website).

     3. In tight collaboration with the FCU staff provide support to the Legal Advocacy Officer:

• Preparation of necessary documentation for the Legal Advocacy working group.
• Assisting the Legal Advocacy Officer in the direct implementation of activities related to this area of the programme.

     4. Assist in tracking project implementation progress:

• Together with FCU staff participate at meetings of implementing partners and forum sessions and provide feedback and ideas on the issues discussed.

Qualifications and experience:

• university degree
• no working experience necessary
• interest in community development issues
• excellent knowledge of English language and Macedonian language
• knowledge of basic computer packages
• teamwork and communication skills
• flexibility
• ability to work under pressure and on tight deadlines.

Those interested in the position please send your CV and a letter of interest by mail or by email (email subject “FCU Local Intern”) by 22nd of April, 2008, 17:00h at the following addresses:

Strategic Development Consulting / Forum Coordination Unit

Ul. Mitropolit Teodosij Gologanov 39-2/1, 1000 Skopje; email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
The CVs and letters of interest that will arrive by mail with a postal stamp dated 23 April 2008 or would arrive by email later than 22 April 2008, 17:00h will not be taken into consideration.

No phone calls please!