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Vacancy Announcement – Director of the Regional School of Public Administration (ReSPA)
ReSPA is a regionally owned international organisation and a joint endeavour of the European Commission and the Western Balkan administrations. ReSPA serves as a central platform for advancing Public Administration Reform, strengthening regional cooperation and supporting the region’s alignment with the European Administrative Space.
The Director is the Head of the ReSPA Secretariat and is responsible for the strategic leadership, management and overall functioning of the organisation. Reporting directly to the ReSPA Governing Board, the Director will provide vision and direction for the continued development of ReSPA, strengthen partnerships with member administrations, the European Union and international partners, and further enhance ReSPA’s role as a regional hub for public administration excellence.
If you are interested in applying for the position and fulfill the criteria set out in the Vacancy Announcement, please submit your application containing all required documents in accordance with the instructions provided in the Vacancy Announcement.
The deadline for receipt of applications is midnight (CET), 25 August 2026.
Main responsibilities, eligibility requirements, selection procedure and application instructions are described in the Vacancy Announcement.
Please find below the following documents:
Vacancy announcement - Programme Manager - Legal
The Regional School of Public Administration (ReSPA) has launched the Vacancy announcement for the position of “Programme Manager (Legal)”, a full-time position, located in the ReSPA Secretariat, in Podgorica, Montenegro.
The Programme Manager (Legal) at ReSPA plays a pivotal role in strengthening the organization’s governance, legal framework, and programme delivery in support of public administration reform across the Western Balkans. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing capacity-building programmes that enhance administrative capacities and support EU accession processes, while ensuring that all activities are aligned with ReSPA’s strategic objectives.
In parallel, the Programme Manager (Legal) provides comprehensive legal support to the organization’s operations, including governance structures, human resource management, procurement, and contractual relations. The role ensures that ReSPA’s internal rules, procedures, and external engagements comply with applicable legal standards and international best practices. Working closely with internal teams, governing bodies, and external stakeholders, the Programme Manager (Legal) contributes to effective decision-making, risk mitigation, and institutional integrity.
If you are interested in applying for the position and you fulfil the criteria set out in the Vacancy announcement and Role Profile, please send your application containing all necessary documents by email to recruitment@respaweb.eu. The deadline for receipt of applications is 25 April 2026 (23:59 CET).
Main tasks and responsibilities, necessary qualifications, time-frame, remuneration, application instructions, etc., are described in the Vacancy announcement.
Please find in the links below the following documents:
- Vacancy announcement (which also contains the Role Profile)
- Template for application: CV and Key Experience Statement