PUBLIC ANNOUCEMENT

Post Title:                                          Project coordinator

Project Title:                                    S.T.E.P. in Community Museums

Duty Station:                                  Ulcinj, Montenegro

Duration of Assignment:              12 months, with the possibility of extension for an additional 16 months.

Type of Contract:                          Service contract

Educational Background:            

Application Deadline:                October 16, 2026

Tentative starting date:            November 1, 2026

1. PROJECT BACKGROUND

1.1 Context

The “Strengthening Tourism through Empowered Partnership in Community Museums” project is financed under the framework of the instrument of pre-accession assistance (IPA III) programme 2021-2027 and is the result of joint planning efforts made partners from the two countries, Montenegro and Kosovo.

The overall goal of the proposed intervention is “Improve the quality of life in the cross-border region by developing culture-driven models that foster sustainable economic growth and long-term advancement, while enhancing cooperation between institutions and local communities in Kosova and Montenegro.”

The intervention will target groups, particularly local communities, youth, cultural associations, and visitors, are actively involved through participatory mapping, workshops, hackathons, and co-creation of cultural events.

The project aims to contribute in preservation of the cultural heritage through restoration, rehabilitation and beautification of cultural and religious heritage sites, promotion and understanding of these values through education, and through mobilizing the artistic and creative community to engage in the preservation of cultural heritage.

Implementing partners

The project and its development are based on partnerships between Cultural Heritage without Borders from Kosovo in the role of Lead Beneficiary and Municipality of Ulcinj from Montenegrin side.

The project is funded by the IPA CBC programme Montenegro-Kosovo 2021-2027.

1. SCOPE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The purpose of the service is to assist finance officer and local project coordinator in their daily tasks and will be responsible for general administrative tasks, office administration, organization of meetings, activities, preparation of project documentation, including drafting of reports (project reports and activity reports and meeting minutes), filing of supporting documents, communication with project beneficiaries etc. The monthly working time on the project is estimated at 50%.

Beneficiaries of the project:  Tourism operators, Cultural Institutions and Museums, Local and Central Authorities, Local community, CSOs working in the field of culture and natural heritage, young professionals, Local Businesses, Marginalized groups.

Expected results of the project intervention

OP 1.1 Improve the infrastructure of public museum sites to ensure that the museum's collections are presented in an accessible manner for all visitors.;

OP 1.2 Enhance the cultural and tourism offerings by improving the content, management and operational standards of public museums;

OP 1.3 Advance the traditional museum concept from a singular building to an integrated, community driven cultural institution- Community Museum

 Indicative assignment date:

The engagement is expected to start on 1st November 2026 for an initial period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension for an additional 16 months.

1. COMPETENCIES AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS

The requirements of the project coordinator for this position are:

• University degree
• Previous experience on office administration and administrative support,
• Office operations and administrative duties
• Previous experience in tourism and Cultural Heritage
• Capability to deploy good communication expertise in English.
• A person who works strategically and is goal oriented.
• Be flexible, team worker, open and transparent.

Application Procedure

Qualified and interested candidates are requested to submit their applications, via email ipa@ul-gov.me by October 16, 2026 under mention of the subject "Project coordinator” within “S.T.E.P. in Community Museums” project.

 For any questions, please contact Mr. Arsllan Hajdinaga, Department for EU Funds of the Municipality of Ulcinj, at arsllan.hajdinaga@ul-gov.me

The application should contain:

• Cover letter explaining why you are the most suitable candidate for the advertised position.
• CV
• Copy of diploma