For Project: Montenegro—Capacity Building and Improved Legal Harmonization, Performance and Efficiency within the Transport Sector
Our project strengthens Montenegro’s transport sector by enhancing institutional capacity, aligning national legislation with EU transport acquis, and advancing the preparation and implementation of priority transport projects.
The initiative focuses on improving strategic planning, legal harmonization in areas like road safety and maritime transport and developing priority infrastructure projects to a mature stage. These efforts contribute to creating a more efficient, sustainable, and EU-compliant transport system in Montenegro.
DAI is looking to recruit a Project Management Experts – Support to Updating the Single Project Pipeline and Institutional Setup for ESIF Funds (2 available positions)
Background:
This position supports Component 1 – Increased Management Capacity of Institutions Involved with Transport Policy Implementation under a broader project aimed at enhancing institutional effectiveness in Montenegro's transport sector. The focus is on improving programming, contracting, implementation, and monitoring capacities related to EU-funded projects, in alignment with the country's Public Administration Reform Strategy (2022–2026).
Objectives of the Assignment:
The expert will contribute to two key objectives:
Key Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Team Leader and in collaboration with national stakeholders, the expert will:
For Objective 1 – Updating the SPP:Assess the current strategic framework for the SPP in the transport sectorReview existing project identification, assessment, and preparation proceduresDesign and deliver a stakeholder SPP workshop and support preparation of a workshop reportDevelop and disseminate a questionnaire to collect missing data from key institutionsConduct interviews with stakeholders and consolidate feedbackContribute to drafting an SPP Recommendations ReportSupport consultations with Beneficiaries and the Ministry of Finance for validation of findingsAssist in the development of an online SPP tool and draft operational guidelinesFor Objective 2 – ESIF Institutional Setup:Prepare a tailor-made Stakeholder Engagement Plan for ESIF preparationAnalyze new ESIF regulations in comparison with IPA frameworksCollect data through interviews and surveys on institutional experiencesIdentify lessons learned and develop a Guidebook with practical recommendationsPrepare decision-making flowcharts to support ESIF implementation structuresOrganize and facilitate a workshop on transport sector operational programming, with focus on performance monitoring and knowledge managementContribute to drafting an ESIF Action Plan, including roadmap, timelines, and capacity-building recommendationsDeliverables:
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Advanced degree in public administration, project management, economics, transport, or related fieldMinimum 5 years of post-graduate experience and Minimum 3 years of professional experience in project management, preferably in the context of EU-funded or public infrastructure projectsExperience in preparing or updating Single Project Pipelines and advising on institutional setup for EU funds (e.g., IPA, ESIF)Strong understanding of transport sector governance, EU funding instruments, and public administration reformExperience with stakeholder engagement, workshops, and capacity-building initiativesExcellent analytical, communication, and reporting skillsFluency in English is required; knowledge of Montenegrin/Serbian is an assetDuration: September 2025- February 2028
Interested candidates should submit their CV and a brief cover letter not later than by 24th of August.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted!
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