The Government of Norway has decided to fund a
sub-regional programme “Nor...
The Government of Norway has decided to fund a
sub-regional programme “Nordic Support for Progress’ in the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia” to be implemented by the United Nations Office for
Project Services (UNOPS). The project consists of a socio-economic development
support to the more undeveloped parts of the country and also envisages support
to the Macedonian authorities responsible for leading the renewed efforts on
the EU accession process.
The Government of Norway has allocated funding for the
implementation of the Project in Macedonia during 24 months.
The Overall Objective of the Norway support is to
contribute to a more balanced socio-economic development and contribute to the
implementation of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement and EU accession
negotiations priorities. However, there is also a strong possibility that
Swedish SIDA will enter into partnership with Norway and the Government of
Macedonia specifically to support the Government reform agenda in the accession
process as well as to engage with the civil society and media sectors to accurately
report an agenda towards a more open and transparent civil society sector and
positive engagement with government.
Specifically, the programme has objectives at the
local and national levels i.e. locally, to increase employment opportunities,
support social cohesion as well as to enhance local infrastructure in the less
developed areas with a focus given to the inclusion of youth, women and
vulnerable groups in the labour market. Nationally, the programme aims at
supporting the government to improve its capacity for EU integration.
All Project activities will be undertaken in
partnership with the Government of Macedonia, in cooperation with the national
and local institutions, with the aim of allowing them to adopt/adapt the legal
requirements and, where relevant, EU accession criteria.
This will ensure national ownership and support the
development of national capacities.
The Project Manager is responsible for the
day-to-day operations of the projects and provides services to the different
donors, partners and beneficiaries. He/she is expected to meet and exceed the
organizations performance and delivery goals.