Project Manager

**Project Manager** Tirana, Albania Interreg IPA Project – AMELIA Akademia Multidisiplinare (AKMU) **Company Description** Akademia Multidisiplinare (AKMU) is a non-profit organization engaged in European cooperation, cultural development, and cross-border initiatives. Within the framework of the Interreg IPA Cross-Border Cooperation Programme, AKMU is implementing the AMELIA Project, aimed at strengthening regional collaboration and sustainable development through international partnerships. **Role Description** This is a full-time on-site role for a Project Manager, located in Tirana, Albania. The Project Manager will lead and coordinate the implementation of the Interreg IPA-funded AMELIA Project, ensuring compliance with EU programme rules and successful delivery of project objectives. Day-to-day responsibilities include: - Managing project timelines, deliverables, and milestones - Coordinating communication with international project partners - Preparing technical and narrative reports in line with Interreg IPA requirements - Monitoring project progress and ensuring alignment with approved work plans - Identifying and resolving operational bottlenecks - Ensuring compliance with EU administrative, financial, and visibility rules - Supporting internal coordination between communication and financial teams The role requires strong leadership, organizational capacity, and experience in EU-funded project environments. **Qualifications** - Proven experience in Project Management, preferably within EU-funded projects (Interreg / IPA strongly preferred) - Strong knowledge of project planning, monitoring, and reporting procedures - Experience in coordinating international partnerships and stakeholders - Familiarity with EU compliance, eligibility, and documentation standards - Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills - Strong communication skills in English (written and spoken) - Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines - Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, International Relations, or a related field - Previous experience in cross-border cooperation projects is highly desirable 📩 Interested candidates are invited to send their CV (in English) to: **administrata@akmu.al** Burimi: https://al.linkedin.com/jobs/view/project-manager-at-akademia-multidisiplinore-4375577734

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