APPAR – the Association for the Promotion of Business in Romania, as part of the ROHU-000026 MERIT project, is seeking three people to join the project team, as follows:

1. Project Manager – 1 position

Main Responsibilities:

· Managing and coordinating the project’s implementation.

· Coordinating project partners.

· Assistance in organizing and optimizing resources to ensure the efficient implementation of project activities.

· Assistance in coordinating the management and oversight of implementation processes.

· Coordinating cooperation among the project partners, the partner organization, and external experts.

· Review and approval of progress reports, payment requests, and change notices (if necessary).

· Representing the project and the project partner at official events.

· Create a project poster to establish a visual identity and raise awareness.

· Creating content (press releases, newsletters, articles) to increase the project’s visibility.

· Collaborate with the project team to create visual materials (infographics, videos, presentations).

· Selecting and managing communication channels to effectively reach the target audience.

· Set up and manage a LinkedIn profile for the project, ensuring it is updated regularly.

· Managing and updating the content of the project website.

· Coordinating social media presence, producing content, and engaging with the public.

· Organizing press events and media briefings to promote the project.

· Monitoring and verifying the project’s presence on partners’ websites and social media platforms.

· Ensuring compliance with Interreg ROHU and EU visibility requirements in all communication activities.

· Provide regular updates and reports on communication activities to the project manager and the team.

· Support in organizing the project’s events, workshops, and conferences.

Key Candidate Requirements:

· Experience in managing or implementing European projects

2. Financial Manager – 1 position

Main Responsibilities:

· Financial management of the project.

· Assistance in preparing progress reports and requests for reimbursement of project costs.

· Constant communication with the project management team to ensure efficient financial implementation.

Key Candidate Requirements:

· Experience in financial management or in an administrative role

3. Procurement Specialist – 1 position

Main Responsibilities:

· Preparing tender documents for public procurement procedures, in accordance with applicable legislation (Law No. 98/2016, Law No. 99/2016, etc.).

· Coordinating and carrying out public procurement procedures (SEAP/SICAP), from initiation through to contract completion.

· Preparing and updating the annual public procurement plan, in collaboration with the relevant departments.

· Monitoring compliance with public procurement laws by all parties involved in the procurement process.

· Ensuring the publicity of procurement procedures by publishing notices in SEAP and, where applicable, in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU).

· Managing relationships with economic operators, including clarifications, appeals, and the communication of the results of procedures.

· Preparing procedural reports and other supporting documents required for audits or inspections.

· Providing internal advice on the legal and procedural aspects of public procurement to colleagues within the institution.

· Participating in the evaluation of bids and the preparation of evaluation committee reports.

· Archiving public procurement documentation in accordance with legal and internal requirements.

Key Candidate Requirements:

· Experience in public procurement or in an administrative/financial position

Candidates should send a resume (Europass format) specifying the position they are applying for to office@rove.ro or in person at 25A Mihai Eminescu Street – Coworking Office by 4:00 p.m. on March 30, 2025.