Job advertisement for the position Project Management Expert

Objavljeno: 2025-08-01 • 12:52:43 Autor: Ministarstvo saobraćaja

Job Description: Project Management Expert

Job Title:

Project Management Expert – Support to Updating the Single Project Pipeline and Institutional Setup for ESIF Funds

Location:

Montenegro / Podgorica

Duration:

September 2025- February 2028

Background:

This position supports Component 1 – Increased Management Capacity of Institutions Involved with Transport Policy Implementation under a broader project aimed at enhancing institutional effectiveness in Montenegro's transport sector. The focus is on improving programming, contracting, implementation, and monitoring capacities related to EU-funded projects, in alignment with the country's Public Administration Reform Strategy (2022–2026).

Objectives of the Assignment:

The expert will contribute to two key objectives:

1. Updating the Single Project Pipeline (SPP) for transport development projects

2. Strengthening the institutional setup for managing European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) in the transport sector

Key Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Team Leader and in collaboration with national stakeholders, the expert will:

  • For Objective 1 – Updating the SPP:
  • Assess the current strategic framework for the SPP in the transport sector
  • Review existing project identification, assessment, and preparation procedures
  • Design and deliver a stakeholder SPP workshop and support preparation of a workshop report
  • Develop and disseminate a questionnaire to collect missing data from key institutions
  • Conduct interviews with stakeholders and consolidate feedback
  • Contribute to drafting an SPP Recommendations Report
  • Support consultations with Beneficiaries and the Ministry of Finance for validation of findings
  • Assist in the development of an online SPP tool and draft operational guidelines
  • For Objective 2 – ESIF Institutional Setup:
  • Prepare a tailor-made Stakeholder Engagement Plan for ESIF preparation
  • Analyze new ESIF regulations in comparison with IPA frameworks
  • Collect data through interviews and surveys on institutional experiences
  • Identify lessons learned and develop a Guidebook with practical recommendations
  • Prepare decision-making flowcharts to support ESIF implementation structures
  • Organize and facilitate a workshop on transport sector operational programming, with focus on performance monitoring and knowledge management
  • Contribute to drafting an ESIF Action Plan, including roadmap, timelines, and capacity-building recommendations

    • Deliverables:

  • SPP Workshop Report
  • SPP Data Collection Questionnaire
  • SPP Recommendations Report
  • Online SPP Tool and Operational Guidelines
  • ESIF Stakeholder Engagement Plan
  • Institutional Setup Guidebook
  • ESIF Process Flowcharts
  • ESIF Workshop Summary
  • Final ESIF Action Plan

    • Required Qualifications and Experience:

  • Advanced degree in public administration, project management, economics, transport, or related field
  • Minimum 5 years of post-graduate experience and Minimum 3 years of professional experience in project management, preferably in the context of EU-funded or public infrastructure projects
  • Experience in preparing or updating Single Project Pipelines and advising on institutional setup for EU funds (e.g., IPA, ESIF)
  • Strong understanding of transport sector governance, EU funding instruments, and public administration reform
  • Experience with stakeholder engagement, workshops, and capacity-building initiatives
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and reporting skills
  • Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Montenegrin/Serbian is an asset

    • Application Process:

    Interested candidates should submit their CV and a brief cover letter to masa_stojsavljevic@dai.com and milos_bajic@dai.com  by 24th August