North Macedonia Affairs Assistant (m/f)

An international organization based in Zagreb is seeking a highly motivated and organized professional to join its team as a North Macedonia Affairs Assistant. The successful candidate will support the organization's activities relating to North Macedonia, providing research, analytical, coordination and administrative assistance and maintaining professional contact with relevant institutions and stakeholders. Key responsibilities: - Monitor and analyze developments in North Macedonia, including political, governmental, economic and social affairs - Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the country's government structure, institutions and geopolitical environment - Research and prepare briefings, background notes, reports, presentations and summaries - Follow developments concerning economics, trade, import/export, investment and business - Monitor developments in education and academic cooperation - Follow regional affairs, international relations and European integration - Collect, verify and analyse information from reliable governmental, institutional, economic and other authoritative sources - Assist in the preparation and coordination of meetings, visits, delegations and other activities - Support communication and liaison with governmental institutions, diplomatic missions, businesses, academic institutions and other stakeholders - Prepare correspondence and professional documents in English - Provide administrative and organizational support related to North Macedonia affairs

Required qualifications: Education: - University degree in Political Science, International Relations, International Affairs, Economics, Law, Public Administration, European Studies, Business Administration or a related field - A Master's degree is an advantage Languages: - Macedonian: excellent / native-level proficiency - English: excellent working proficiency - Croatian: excellent working proficiency Knowledge & Skills: - Excellent knowledge of North Macedonia, including its political, governmental, economic and institutional environment - Knowledge of geopolitics, international relations, trade, import/export, business and education - Strong research, analytical and information-verification skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Excellent organizational and time-management skills - Strong Microsoft Office and general computer skills - Good knowledge and practical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and technologies for research, information analysis, document preparation and productivity - Ability to work independently and effectively within an international and multicultural environment - High level of discretion, professionalism and confidentiality Experience: Relevant professional experience in international affairs, government, diplomacy, international organizations, research, economics, trade, business, education or a related field is an advantage. Experience involving North Macedonia or cooperation with North Macedonian institutions is an advantage.