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Local Short-Term Expert for the Human Resource Strategy Implementation

Join our team in Skopje, North Macedonia, to provide support for Human Resource Management Strategy for the EU-funded 'EU Support for the Rule of Law' project.
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Location:
Skopje, North Macedonia and remote
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Theme:
EU Support for Rule of Law
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15/02/2025
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Vacancy details
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Job type:
Fixed term
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Hours per week:
30 Working days in total
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Work from home:
10 Days field visit in Skopje, North Macedonia, 20 Days Remote work

The Local Short-Term Expert will work as part of the implementation team for the
European Union grant-funded project “EU Support for Rule of Law” in the Republic of North
Macedonia.
The EU Support for Rule of Law project (the Project) is designed to support vital institutions
operating in the fields of justice, law enforcement, anti-corruption efforts, and the promotion
and protection of fundamental human rights. The Project is funded by the European Union
and executed through collaborative efforts with four implementing partners (Ludwig
Boltzmann Gesellschaft – Institute of Fundamental and Human Rights, Republic of Slovenia –
Ministry of Interior, Republic of Croatia – Ministry of Justice, Public Administration and Digital
Transformation, and the Centre for International Legal Cooperation).

The project is structured around four specific objectives, each implemented by one of the
four project components. This assignment falls under Component 1 of the project, whose
objective is to improve the capacities of justice institutions to deliver justice in transparent
and accountable manner.

The Judicial Council of North Macedonia is the main body responsible for the Human Resource
Management Strategy (HRM) within the judiciary. The current HRM Strategy, adopted by the
Judicial Council in 2020, aims to address key challenges in the judiciary, including the reduced
number of active judges and the need for improved HR practices. However, the
implementation of the HRM Strategy has faced delays and challenges.

The Local Short-Term Expert will be tasked with reviewing the current
implementation status of the HRM Strategy, identifying gaps and challenges, and providing
recommendations for its effective implementation. The expert will also support the Judicial
Council and courts in adopting best practices in human resource management, in line with
European standards.
For this assignment, the project team will engage both a local and an international Short-Term Expert. Both experts will collaborate remotely and during the field visit to Skopje, with
regular coordination meetings to ensure alignment and integration of local and international
perspectives. Additionally, the assignment will be carried out in close collaboration with other
experts from the Project.

Key responsibilities

  • Assessing the current situation in the judiciary regarding the implementation of the
    HRM Strategy;
  • Developing recommendations for improving the implementation of the HRM Strategy,
    including measures to address the reduced number of active judges and other HRrelated challenges;
  • Draft a concept note on a new and optimized judicial network;
  • Prepare a comprehensive report summarizing the findings, recommendations,
    proposed interventions for the Judicial Council; and
  • Prepare a mission report.

Planned Results:

  • Assessment of the current situation regarding the HRM Strategy;
  • Preparation of a report, including a summary of the main findings, recommendations,
    and proposed interventions for the Judicial Council;
  • Draft concept note;
  • Mission report

Qualification and skills

  • University degree in Law, Human Resource Management, or a relevant field;
  • Proven minimum 10 years of work experience within the judiciary or public
    administration;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Macedonian;
  • Strong knowledge of the national legislation and policies in the area of the judiciary;
  • Excellent analytical and reporting skills;
  • Flexibility, strong adaptation skills and capability of teamwork in a potentially
    stressful environment under tight deadlines;
  • Good command of Microsoft Office™ tools;
  • Good planning and work organisation skills;

Specific Requirements:

  • Proven minimum 3 years of specific experience in human resource strategy
  • development and implementation;
  • Previous experience in legal research, reasoning, drafting, and evidence assessment
    would be an asset;
  • Previous experience in similar projects and EU-funded projects would be an asset;

Job conditions and opportunities

  • Perform a key role within a diverse international project team
  • Collaborate with experts representing different international organisations

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