The role

Join DCAF Ljubljana as a Programme Manager, tasked with implementation and management of the project “CHAIN BiH”. Reporting directly to the Director of DCAF Ljubljana office and supported by the Project Officer, you will be responsible for the overall coordination and oversight of a unique evidence-led project.

Key areas of operation

Project leadership

Lead the overall implementation and day-to-day management of the project across its inception, field-testing, design and implementation phases, ensuring timely delivery of activities and achievement of project objectives.
Develop and maintain detailed implementation plans, monitor progress, and proactively address implementation challenges, applying adaptive management as evidence from the field emerges.
Lead the evidence-gathering and diagnostic work of the project.
Coordinate project resources, supervise the Project Officer and external experts, and ensure effective collaboration across all project stakeholders.
Partnership management

Maintain close working relationships with the donor and other relevant national and international stakeholders.
Coordinate the participation of various participants in project activities.
Facilitate the project’s Practice Review Forum, as well as regular communication, coordination meetings and consultations to support effective project implementation.
Represent DCAF Ljubljana at project meetings, workshops and other relevant events.
Monitoring and compliance

Monitor project progress against the adaptive results framework, agreed indicators and deliverables using results-based management principles, and ensure that lessons learned inform project decisions.
Identify implementation risks, maintain the project risk register and develop appropriate mitigation measures.
Ensure that gender equality and social inclusion, human rights, safeguarding and conflict-sensitivity standards are integrated throughout project implementation.
Ensure compliance with donor requirements, DCAF policies and applicable project management procedures.
Monitor project finances in close cooperation with the Project Officer and the DCAF finance and administration team, ensuring sound financial management, value for money and efficient use of project resources.
Reporting and visibility

Prepare high-quality narrative and financial reports for the donor and DCAF management.
Ensure appropriate project visibility and communication in accordance with donor requirements.
Maintain accurate project documentation and support internal and external monitoring, evaluation and audit processes.
Your experience

We are looking for a motivated and experienced project management professional who combines strong organisational skills with the ability to build trusted partnerships across diverse institutional environments.

You bring

University degree (Bachelor’s or higher) in a relevant field (e.g., security studies, law, criminology, social studies, international relations or related disciplines)
7 years of professional experience, including a minimum of 5 years of experience with international project management/implementation
Proven experience in the planning, implementation and coordination of international projects;
Experience with project monitoring, evaluation and results-based management, adaptive management and risk management
Experience preparing high-quality narrative and financial reports for international donors;
Proven experience in stakeholder coordination, building of partnerships and partnership management
Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: organised crime, migrant smuggling and/or trafficking in human beings, criminal investigations, border policing or international police and judicial cooperation
Experience in designing and delivering capacity-building activities for law enforcement and/or criminal justice institutions
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in multi-cultural environments
Professional working proficiency in English and Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian
Desirable assets

The following would be considered an advantage:

Previous experience as law enforcement officer or border police
Familiarity with the institutional structure and operational aspects of law enforcement and prosecution services in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including at cantonal level
Experience in working with the Border Police of Bosnia and Herzegovina, SIPA, the Service for Foreigners’ Affairs, the Ministry of Security of Bosnia and Herzegovina and/or cantonal police and prosecutors
Knowledge of the migration context in Una-Sana Canton
Familiarity with UK Government (FCDO)-funded programmes or other bilateral donor-funded projects
Experience in integrating gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) and human rights considerations in security sector projects
Experience working with international organisations or EU-funded programmes
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

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