Overview

The Project Associate will support the technical and operational implementation of project activities related to infrastructure investments, focusing on design, procurement, and construction works.

Tasks Summary

• Assist in managing administrative, technical, programmatic, and budget-related aspects of project implementation.
• Develop and implement work plans for project components involving design preparation, infrastructure improvements, and construction works.
• Provide technical and analytical inputs to project documents and implementation strategies.
• Contribute to the preparation of regular narrative and technical progress reports.
• Support the collection of sex-disaggregated data and integration of gender-responsive approaches.
• Coordinate and exchange technical information with other clusters and project teams.
• Support procurement processes for engineering and construction services.
• Assist in the recruitment and coordination of engineering experts and consultants.
• Support the identification, monitoring, and updating of project risks and issues.
• Provide inputs to communication and visibility efforts.
• Support knowledge-building and knowledge-sharing.
• Contribute to the preparation and implementation of project plans and technical documents.
• Coordinate and monitor construction-related activities on a day-to-day basis.
• Review and validate technical documentation.
• Maintain close communication with contractors, design firms, municipalities, utilities, and regulatory authorities.
• Identify implementation challenges early and recommend technical adjustments.
• Prepare routine technical and administrative documentation.
• Ensure accurate documentation and filing of all technical and project materials.
• Provide logistical and coordination support for project-related meetings, site inspections, events, and study visits.
• Contribute to stakeholder engagement and project visibility.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 7 years (with secondary education) or 4 years (with Bachelor's Degree) of relevant project coordination working experience is required.
• Experience in projects involving national construction legislation, technical standards, and permitting procedures.
• Proven experience in preparing and reviewing technical documentation (designs, BoQs, specifications) and supervising construction works.
• Experience in coordinating designers, contractors, supervision engineers, and public authorities.
• Experience with environmental, safety, and sustainability standards applied to infrastructure projects.
• Experience in technical reporting related to construction works.
• Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.), including advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database application.
• Valid license for design and execution of civil works as per Montenegrin legislation.

Qualification Requirements

• Secondary education is required;
• University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree) in Civil Engineering will be given due consideration but is not a requirement.