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SmartUp – Social Innovation Lab is a non-governmental organisation that works on addressing and solving social challenges in the fields of education, public sector innovation, and climate change. Through its innovative approach and dedication, the SmartUp team works daily to create a better, different, and improved world. Composed of creative, ambitious, and motivated collaborators, the team is always open to new dreamers and professionals who want to work in a pleasant and challenging work environment and who aim to create positive change for their surroundings and society through their work.
According to the needs of the organisation, SmartUp announces a vacancy to expand its team by hiring a:
Project Assistant
What will be the responsibilities of the project assistant?
- Direct collaboration with the project team and support in the implementation of project activities.
- Support in organizing events.
- Organizing the work environment.
- Logistical support for project activities.
- Managing the procurement process (collecting offers, delivery, communication with stakeholders).
- Preparation and collection of applications, preparation of contracts for external and internal collaborators and consultants.
- Verification and supervision regarding the delivery and collection of monthly/daily reports on work performed by consultants.
- Administrative verification of payment documentation and its organisation.
- Responsible collection of all documentation related to projects according to the needs of project reports.
- Preparation of all administrative documentation for certain project activities.
- Regular communication with the entire team, as well as external collaborators and consultants.
- Adherence to the internal rules and procedures of the organisation.
What are the required skills and qualifications?
- Minimum two (2) years of work experience in the same or similar position.
- Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office package as well as Google Drive, Outlook.
- Ability to plan, organize, and execute activities within short deadlines.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Professional attitude towards all involved parties.
- Holding a higher education diploma will be considered an advantage.
Logistical information related to the work engagement:
- The person is expected to start work from 01.01.2025 for a period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension.
- Initially, an employment contract is made for a duration of 3 months, considered a probationary period.
- Starting salary of 40,000 denars net amount (a gradual salary increase is planned, depending on interest and engagement).
- The engagement is concluded through an Employment Contract.
- The weekly working hours are Monday to Friday, 8 working hours, with daily record-keeping of completed tasks.
The application deadline is 24.11.2024. Please submit your Resume (CV) and motivation letter in Macedonian and/or English in the application form.
Applications are submitted electronically via email to info@innovationlab.mk with the subject"Application for Project Assistant".
The interview process will take place during November 27 – December 4. Only selected candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview.
