Project Officer (Bucharest)
Council of EuropeRomania
Posted March 20, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The Council of Europe, headquartered in Strasbourg, is a pan‑European intergovernmental organization founded in 1949 by ten member states. Its core mission is to promote and safeguard human rights, the rule of law, and democratic principles across the continent, guided by the European Convention on Human Rights and related instruments. The Council operates a network of 46 member countries, coordinating policy initiatives, monitoring compliance, and providing a forum for dialogue among governments, civil society, and experts. It also disseminates information and job opportunities through dedicated social media channels, enhancing transparency and engagement with stakeholders.
Job Description
The Council of Europe is seeking a Project Officer to assist with the implementation of the Project GLACY-e, a technical cooperation project on criminal matters at international level. The successful candidate will be part of a team responsible for strengthening legal systems capacity to respond to cybercrime and electronic evidence.
Requirements
- Hold a completed full course of general secondary education and appropriate professional qualifications
- Have a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in assisting in the implementation of technical cooperation projects on criminal matters at international level, or at least two years of experience in public sector institutions working in the relevant fields
- Have an excellent knowledge of Romanian (first language level) and a very good knowledge of English (one of the two Council of Europe’s official languages)
- Be a citizen of the host country or one of the 46 member States of the Council of Europe and fulfil the conditions for appointment to the civil service of that state
- Be currently present in Romania
- Have discharged any obligation concerning national service (military, civil or comparable)
- Not be the parent, child, stepchild or grandchild of a serving staff member of the Council of Europe
- Be under the age of 65 years
Benefits
- Salary and allowances
- Pension scheme
- Social insurance
