BeskrivelseThis is NTNUNTNU is a broad-based university with a technical-scientific profile and a focus in professional education. The university is located in three cities with headquarters in Trondheim.At NTNU, 9,000 employees and 43,000 students work to create knowledge for a better world.About the jobThe Department of Historical and Classical Studies (IHK) at NTNU is looking for an Administrative Coordinator (100 %) associated with a Horizon Europe research project, entitled “REDEMOS - Reconfiguring EU Democracy Support? Towards a sustained demos in the EU’s Eastern Neighbourhood”, comencing as soon as possible.The position is for a period of two years with the possibility of an additional year depending on the candidate's qualifications.  REDEMOS explores the legacy and potential of EU democracy promotion efforts in its eastern neighbourhood, analysing both EU actions and eastern neighbours’ responses, balancing the impact of funding reforms and civil society support against a decade of static and regressive outcomes. The project seeks to demonstrate how revived approaches to understanding democratic norms and values and reinforced implementation of procedures and practices can fully transform outcomes from passive democracy promotion to active democracy collaboration. REDEMOS focuses on the overarching need to reconstitute a workable demos within EU eastern partners in light of significant political challenges, including outright opposition to democratization practices from within and beyond the EU’s eastern neighbourhood. The goal of the project is to suggest and create ways in which the European Union can support the promotion of democracy in its eastern neighbourhood in a tangible and effective way.The Administrative Coordiantor will be provided with a unique opportunity to work in a research project that brings together scholars, policy makers, civil society actors, and citizens from within the EU and its Member States and Eastern Europe.As an Administrative Coordinator you will work closely with the project scientific coordinator and principal investigator, Dr. Madalina Dobrescu, the deputy scientific coordinator, Prof. Tobias Schumacher, the project team at NTNU, and the project’s international consortium.The Administrative Coordinator will play a central role in the project and will be a full member of the project team. Working side-by-side with the project coordinators, the PM will coordinate the exchanges within the consortium and facilitate the consortium’s overall management in conformity with the Grant Agreement and the Consortium Agreement. These responsibilities include a wide set of tasks related to the organizational, administrative, and legal management of the project.The Administrative Coordinator position is a temporary position.You will report to the Head of Department and the project leadershipDuties of the positionProject coordinationAssisting with daily management of the project, including following the project work planDevelop and implement project management tools (e.g., procedures, guidelines, templates, collaborative platform)Organize the consortium meetingsCoordinate the exchanges within the network, facilitating communication between partnersAct, in collaboration with the relevant services at NTNU and the Faculty of Humanities, as an intermediary between the consortium and the European Commission’s Research Executive Agency;Administrative coordinationSupport partners with project administrative aspects, particularly in the application of rules and procedures specific to Horizon EuropeFollow-up the production of deliverables and contribute to the drafting of the activity reportsCommunication coordinationConduct internal communication measures (dissemination of information, managing of the collaborative platform, etc.)Ensure the good implementation of the Data Management PlanParticipate in external communication measures (writing press releases; content for the project website, etc.)Contribute to the drafting and update of internal communication documents, such as the Dissemination, Exploitation and Communication Strategy, the Project-identity kit, the Sustainability Plan etc.Required selection criteriaMaster's degree or equivalent, significant work experience can substitute formal qualificationsExcellent working knowledge of administrative managementExcellent oral and written communication skills in English.Preferred selection criteriaTraining or experience in project management (especially of European projects)Good knowledge and command of project management tools (spreadsheets, planning tools, collaborative tools)Knowledge of European Commission management rules associated with the Horizon Europe framework programmeAn academic background in Political Science, European Studies or International Relations is a plus; a strong interest for the topic of the project would be appreciated.Personal characteristics Independence and initiativeHigh level of personal responsibilityExcellent organizational skills, ability to establish and maintain lasting and constructive formal relationshipsExcellent writing and synthesis skills (work plans, technical reports and other documents, ordinary correspondence, notes, messages, summary sheets)Good teamwork abilities, particularly in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary contextAbility to propose solutions to problems and critical issues that might arise during the projectWillingness and ability to contribute to a good work environmentIn the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal suitability, as well as motivation, in terms of the qualification requirements specified in the advertisementWe offerexciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environmentan open and inclusive work environment with dedicated colleaguesfavourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fundemployee benefitsSalary and conditionsThe gross salary for the position of Higher Executive Officer code 1408 is normally remunerated at gross from NOK 509 300,- – 584 500 before tax per year, depending on qualifications and seniority. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund,The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who by assessment of the application and attachment are seen to conflict with the criteria’s in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment to NTNU. After the appointment you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work.It is a prerequisite you can be present at and accessible to the institution on a daily basis.About the applicationPlease note that your application will be considered based solely on information submitted by the application deadline. You must therefore ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how your skills and experience fulfil the criteria specified above. The application must contain:Cover letter detailing your motivation and suitability for the positionCVTranscripts and diplomas for bachelor's- and master's degrees.Name and email address of two referees.If all, or parts, of your education has been taken abroad, we also ask you to attach documentation of the scope and quality of your entire education. Description of the documentation required can be found here. If you already have a statement from NOKUT, please attach this as well.General informationNTNU believes that inclusion and diversity is a strength. We want our faculty and staff to reflect Norway’s culturally diverse population and we continuously seek to hire the best minds. This enables NTNU to increase productivity and innovation, improve decision making processes, raise employee satisfaction, compete academically with global top-ranking institutions and carry out our social responsibilities within education and research. NTNU emphasizes accessibility and encourages qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender identity, ability status, periods of unemployment or ethnic and cultural background.The city of Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is the innovation capital of Norway with a population of 200,000. The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world. Professional subsidized day-care for children is easily available. Furthermore, Trondheim offers great opportunities for education (including international schools) and possibilities to enjoy nature, culture and family life and has low crime rates and clean air quality.As an employee at NTNU, you must at all times adhere to the changes that the development in the subject entails and the organizational changes that are adopted. A public list of applicants with name, age, job title and municipality of residence is prepared after the application deadline. If you want to reserve yourself from entry on the public applicant list, this must be justified. Assessment will be made in accordance with current legislation. You will be notified if the reservation is not accepted.If you have any questions about the position, please contact Madalina Dobrescu, email madalina.dobrescu@ntnu.no. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Hege Kissten, e-mail: hege.kissten@ntnu.noIf you think this looks interesting and in line with your qualifications, please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates attached. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered. Upon request, you must be able to obtain certified copies of your documentation.   Application deadline: 12.11.2023

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