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Executive Project Assistant

Podgorica, Crna Gora

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                                            European Union for Law Enforcement in Montenegro

                                                                                 (EU4LEM)




                     PUBLICATION REF.: Contribution Agreement of the European Union n° 700003544


CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

The Italian Ministry of Interior, represented by Criminal Police Central Directorate -International Police Cooperation Service, in cooperation with the Delegation of the European Union to Montenegro (EUD), is seeking qualified experts from Montenegro for the position of full-time Local Executive Project Assistant/Interpreter Montenegrin-Italian. The selected expert will provide technical expertise and support within the framework of an EU-funded Contribution Agreement project implemented in Montenegro.

The overall objective of this Contribution Agreement is to assist Montenegro in its preparation for EU accession by supporting the alignment and effective implementation of the relevant EU acquis and standards in the fields of Security and Home Affairs, under Chapters 23 and 24, in line with the new enlargement methodology.

The specific objectives are to strengthen the efficiency and performance of the judiciary, enhance the institutional capacities to fight against high-level corruption and serious and organized crime and to produce a convincing track record in addressing complex forms of organized crime, including money laundering, tobacco smuggling, as well as the confiscation of criminal assets.

Interested applicants are invited to carefully review and comply with all instructions and requirements set out in the tender dossier. Incomplete applications or submission received after the deadline will not be considered.

 

 

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE ASSIGNMENT

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the interpreter/translator will also act as the personal assistant to the Project Manager, performing all assigned tasks exclusively upon his/her instructions and guidance. He/she will support the Project Manager in the daily management of administrative and organizational matters, ensuring effective coordination and smooth implementation of project activities. In addition, the interpreter/translator will assist the project in the translation and interpretation during daily work, and will translate and proofread Montenegrin and/or Italian texts to be published. The working language of the project is English.

The working language of the project is English


EXECUTIVE PROJECT ASSISTANT /INTERPRETER – MONTENEGRIN-ITALIAN

 

JOB DESCRIPTION


  • Support the Project Manager in the daily management of administrative and organizational matters;
  • Assist in the coordination, planning and monitoring of project activities, including the preparation of meeting agendas, minutes, schedules, and progress reports.
  • Ensuring effective coordination and smooth implementation of project activities;
  • Organize and support official meetings, workshops, missions and study visits, including logistical arrangements, documentation, and coordination with local institutions;
  • Perform translation and interpretation (Montenegrin–Italian–English as required) during official meetings, training sessions, and day-to-day communication between project partners and beneficiaries;
  • Translate, review, and proofread project-related documents, including correspondence, reports, presentations, and materials for publication, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency of terminology;
  • Maintain project files and documentation systems, both digital and hard copy, ensuring confidentiality, accessibility, and compliance with archiving standards.
  • Support visibility and communication activities of the project by contributing to the preparation and translation of press releases, social media content, and event materials.
  • Assist the project in the translation and interpretation during daily work, and will translate and proofread Montenegrin and/or Italian texts to be published.



DESCRIPTION OF THE ASSIGNMENT

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the interpreter/translator will also act as the personal assistant to the Project Manager, performing all assigned tasks exclusively upon his instructions and guidance. He/she will support the Project Manager in the daily management of administrative and organizational matters, ensuring effective coordination and smooth implementation of project activities. In addition, the interpreter/translator will assist the project in the translation and interpretation during daily work, and will translate and proofread Montenegrin and/or Italian texts to be published. The working language of the project is English.

 

REQUIRED EXPERT PROFILE

  • University degree in languages, translation, public administration, international relations, or related fields;
  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in interpretation/translation Italian-Montenegrin-Italian;
  • Proven knowledge of legal terminology in both languages;
  • Experience as interpreter/translator with international organizations and/or international projects is an advantage;
  • Highest standards of integrity and experience in handling confidential information;
  • Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills, sensitive to political environment, excellent analytical skills, pragmatic approach, strong in strategic thinking and operational planning;
  • Flexibility, strong adaptation skills and capability of teamwork in a potentially stressful environment under tight deadlines.


Applications containing an English CV in EUROPASS format and a motivation letter must be received until 15th of November 2025

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