Expert Associate in the Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development

Full-time employment for a fixed term of 12 months (6-month probationary period) with the possibility of extension.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Program and thematic work, participation in projects

• He organizes and implements various educational activities for the target groups of his department (workshops, lectures and trainings).
• Organizes and participates in the implementation of public events such as exhibitions, quizzes, exchanges, festivals, presentations of the organization, collects relevant documentation and prepares reports on the implementation, and participates in evaluation.
• Organizes, prepares and conducts meetings and other activities with stakeholders.
• Participates in the organization and implementation of professional research tasks, organization and processing of data.
• Prepares, collects and distributes appropriate documentation, including meeting minutes and reports on implemented activities and studies, in Croatian and, depending on project requirements, in English.
• Participates in the development and production of parts of complex publications and educational materials (collections of papers, manuals, etc.)
• Participates in the development of evaluation tools and processing of findings, regularly and as needed.
• Assists in the preparation of financial and narrative reports of departmental projects.
• Monitors legislation, professional literature and research relevant to the department, project and other department activities.

Participation in the work and development of the department and organizational development

• Assists the department head/senior professional associate in implementing department activities.
• Participates in the evaluation of Department projects.
• Participates in the work of horizontal teams within the organization and carries out professional and logistical tasks for the needs of the teams.
• Creates, collects and distributes appropriate documentation, including minutes of meetings and reports of activities carried out.
• Participates in organizational strategic planning workshops, department development workshops/meetings related to the development of operational plans and program operational plans as needed.

Fundraising

• Participates in the development of proposals for larger projects and fundraising in coordination with a senior professional associate and/or department head.
• Prepares project proposals of lower value with supervision.
• Preparing bids for low-value services.
• Assists in the preparation of project proposals and project documentation for the purposes of securing co-financing for department projects.

Team management

• Mentor assistants.
• Mentor volunteers on projects he leads and students involved in the department's community service/professional internship program.
• Participates in and, as necessary, conducts internal training on specific skills required for the work of the Department.
• If necessary, he participates in the evaluation of the work of team members on the projects he leads.
• It ensures the optimal use of resources (human, financial, material and informational) necessary for the implementation of projects.
• Coordinates the project team/teams, holds regular meetings of teams/associates and volunteers, and allocates tasks.
• If necessary, participates in the evaluation of team members' work on projects.
• Provides regular feedback on the status of projects and the performance of the project team and/or project team members to the head of the department.

Networking, communication and advocacy

• Participates in the creation of communication and information materials
• Maintains contacts with stakeholders and partners of the department and, in coordination with the head of the department, participates in establishing new partnerships at home and abroad.
• He participates in the work of relevant networks and the monitoring of legislative strategic and planning documents related to the work of the department.
• As needed, prepares reports and media releases on program activities and projects, the Association's website and other related websites in coordination with the program/department/project manager and the communications manager.

CONDITIONS

• University degree in natural sciences or social sciences.
• Minimum two years of work experience and minimum one year of work experience in environmental protection related work.
• Knowledge and broader understanding of environmental protection as well as the political and social context.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Good organizational skills - reliability, accuracy and systematicity
• Ability to independently perform more complex tasks.
• Having a category B driver's license and driving independently.
• Willingness to travel within the framework of projects/activities both in Croatia and abroad.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.

ADVANTAGES

• High motivation to work on the topic of waste management with an emphasis on marine waste, to work on the circular economy and sustainable tourism.
• Knowledge and broader understanding of one or more sub-topics in the focus of the Department's work; waste management, marine litter, circular economy; sustainable tourism as well as their political and social context.
• Experience in project writing and fundraising.
• Experience in conducting research and developing analyses and strategies.
• International academic experience and/or experience working with international organizations and institutions.
• Experience in using digital tools to create communication and information materials.
• Experience of working and/or volunteering in the civil sector, familiarity with the activities of civil society organizations.
• Ability to think innovatively/creatively.
• Knowledge of environmental and nature protection issues and high motivation for engagement in environmental protection.
• Ability and inclination to work in a team.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Presentation skills and public speaking.
• Organizational skills – reliability, accuracy and systematicity.
• Ability to independently perform more complex tasks.
• A willingness to learn, develop and apply acquired knowledge.
• Ability to manage multiple simpler tasks and prioritize.
• Time management skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Proactivity and initiative.
• Adaptability and the ability to perceive external and internal circumstances and make connections for simpler tasks.
• Critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently and adaptability to sudden deadlines, different tasks and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER:

The selected candidate will work with individuals with many years of experience in environmental protection, conducting research, educating and informing the public, and project management.

We offer the future employee:

• Dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• Working on international projects related to environmental protection.
• Opportunities for professional development through training, workshops and participation in relevant projects.
• The possibility of acquiring specific knowledge and skills related to environmental protection.
• The possibility of networking at the national and international level through participation in trainings, working groups, meetings and workshops.
• The possibility of active participation in working bodies, meetings in the environmental protection sector, as well as the civil society sector in the Republic of Croatia and abroad,
• The opportunity to participate in creating positive social change.
• Basic gross salary 1,806.68 - 1,912.95 EUR

IT IS NECESSARY TO ATTACH THE COMPETITION APPLICATION

• Curriculum Vitae – in Croatian.
• Letter of motivation – in Croatian, up to a maximum of 1000 words, containing a description of previous experience, acquired skills and knowledge relevant to the specified position, motivation for working in this position and personal expectations from the position and the organization.

Applications with the above documentation are accepted exclusively via e-mail to info@sunce-st.org.

The deadline for submitting an application is April 22, 2025.

Work is scheduled to begin in May 2025.

CANDIDATE SELECTION PROCEDURE:

The committee will read all applications received and, based on their quality assessment, will select a maximum of 8 candidates to be shortlisted for interviews and, if necessary, testing. Based on the interviews and testing results, the committee will select the best candidate. Candidates will be notified of the results of the competition and any interview by e-mail.

Sunce reserves the right to employ more than one person in this position in the event of selecting several quality candidates, as well as the right not to employ in the event of a lack of candidates who meet the organization's needs.

DATE OF ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE TENDER: 4.4.2025.

Contact email: info@sunce-st.org