Junior Non-Key Expert Public Space Manager Europe House Kumanovo
The assignment will contribute to communicating actively, consistently and effectively about the European Union, its values and its objectives and actions, incl. the assistance provided to North Macedonia, and the EU accession process.
1. Assignment objective(s)
Based full-time in Kumanovo, the role of the Public Space Manager will be multi-fold:
1. S/he will be responsible for the smooth functioning of the EH as public space and running of all daily activities of the respective EH. Tasks range from ensuring high visibility of and interest in EH services among individual and group visitors, assisting the organisation of events in EH premises and handling public queries and requests, to following up on approved sponsorships. S/he will foster relationships with local and regional providers to share resources and information with the goal of cultivating EHs as safe and vibrant communities.
2. Pro-actively initiate and get engaged with the creation, development, organisation and full implementation of visible and popular public events in the Kumanovo region and at the EH Kumanovo public space.
3. S/he will oversee the daily operations and maintenance of EH as a public area, ensuring it is clean, safe, and well-maintained for the public’s enjoyment. This role encompasses a range of backstopping responsibilities, from managing the premises and infrastructure to addressing safety concerns and fostering community engagement.
4. S/he will provide for basic book-keeping of the EH running costs on a monthly basis and contribute to the financial reporting to the EUD.
The Public Space Manager will also hold responsibility for the local social media accounts and, while doing so, will ensure close coordination with the Social Media Manager.
2. Main Tasks/Activities
For this activity, we envisage one Junior expert to ensure the smooth running of EH Kumanovo as a public space, including the planning, organisation and running of all its daily activities and basic administration. The expert is expected to perform, but is not limited to, the following tasks:
• Manage the day-to-day operations of EH Kumanovo as a dynamic public space
• Ensure high visibility, visitor engagement, and a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere
• Support the organization and delivery of engaging public events and activities
• Build and maintain partnerships with local and regional stakeholders and communities
• Ensure the space is safe, clean, well-maintained, and ready for public use
• Keep basic monthly records of running costs and support financial reporting
• Manage and contribute to the Europe House’s local social media channels, including creation and promotion of content related to local activities and events, in coordination with the network team.
3. Related Outputs
The expert is expected to deliver the following outputs:
• EH Kumanovo open and operating as a public space to agreed standards, with daily activities run as planned
• Local events and activities organised and delivered in line with the approved EH programme
• Monthly records of EH running costs and input to the financial reporting
• Local social media channels active, with content on EH Kumanovo activities produced and published in coordination with the network team
• Monthly activity report (activities, visitors, partnerships) submitted to the Team Leader
4. Timing and duration of mission/s
The selected experts shall be engaged full-time in the period from November 2026 (indicative) until 15 January 2031. Experts will be allowed to register actual working hours in the timesheets.
5. Expert’s profile
Qualifications and skills
- A Bachelor degree
- Fluency in written and spoken English;
- Fluency in at least one of the local languages; knowledge of more than one local language is a strong asset;
- Fully computer literate;
General Professional experience
- Minimum 2 years’ general experience in business and/or office and/or public space management;
Specific Professional experience
- Experience in office administration (assistance, archiving, recording) and basic financial management/bookkeeping;
- Experience in social media management;
- Working experience in EU funded projects and good understanding of the European Union, EU values, and EU-related topics would be an asset
- Knowledge of Kumanovo and the wider north-east region, and experience working with diverse local communities, would be an asset;
- Strong organisational, communication, and coordination skills, with the ability to manage a busy public space, engage diverse audiences, oversee daily operations and social media activities, and work effectively within a networked team environment.
- Dynamic, motivated, highly committed, and reliable, with a willingness to work long-term.
6. Performance indicators
The indicators reflecting the expert’s performance are: good planning and execution of the assignment, timely presentation of results and outputs, quality of documents and monthly reporting to be provided to the Team Leader and the Beneficiary.
7. Evaluation of work
Performance of the expert will be assessed by the Team Leader and Project Manager based on the monthly reporting from the expert.
8. Other arrangements
Liaise with Team Leader and the other experts when needed on all steps related to the accomplishment of the above mentioned tasks, to inform and receive approval on all implementation aspects as per Europe House internal rules and procedures.
In accordance with the standard operating procedure, the expert will complete and sign a monthly timesheet for approval and signature by the Team Leader and EUD, reflecting the actual working hours rendered, briefly indicating the place where, and the task for which, these were rendered.
Applications, including a CV and Cover Letter, should be sent to aneta.spirkoska@gopa.eu and euwithyou_mk@gopa.eu no later than 8 November 2026 (close of business).
Please indicate the following in the email subject line:
Application_Position_Kumanovo
Only shortlisted candidates who meet the required criteria will be contacted.