SENIOR OFFICER FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT, TOURISM AND EU FUNDS

Place of work: Našice Number of executors: 1 Type of employment: full-time Employment relationship: for 12 months

Job description

The Senior Officer for rural development, tourism and EU funds performs professional and administrative tasks related to the preparation and implementation of development projects, the use of European Union funds and other sources of financing, as well as activities in the field of rural development, agriculture, tourism and local development.

Tasks specifically include:

• monitoring tenders, public calls, programs and measures of the Republic of Croatia and the European Union;
• monitoring project financing opportunities from European Union funds and programs, national sources and other sources of financing;
• informing and advising potential users about available sources of financing and application conditions;
• participating in identifying project ideas and preparing project proposals;
• preparing project documentation, application forms, budgets, activity plans and other documents required for project application;
• participating in the implementation of projects financed from European Union funds and other sources;
• administrative and professional monitoring of project implementation, deadlines, activities, indicators and contractual obligations;
• participating in the preparation of reports, requests for reimbursement of funds and other project documentation;
• participating in the preparation and implementation of programs and projects in the field of rural development, agriculture and tourism;
• participating in the development and promotion of the tourism potential of the area of the City of Našice;
• cooperation with the City of Našice, the tourist board, public institutions, development agencies, state and regional administration bodies, entrepreneurs, farmers, associations and other stakeholders;
• collecting, processing and analyzing data relevant to development needs;
• maintaining records and databases related to projects, tenders, users and sources of financing;
• participating in the organization of workshops, educations, presentations and other informative activities;
• producing promotional and informative materials within the scope of work;
• performing other professional and administrative tasks within the scope of work of the Agency upon the order of the director.

Requirements

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• completed university or professional studies in the field of social and/or humanities (VSS/VŠS);
• knowledge of computer work (MS Office)
• knowledge of the English language
• developed organizational and communication skills;
• ability to work independently and in a team

Application documentation

Candidates are obliged to submit:

• A hand-signed application for the tender with data on the applicant (name and surname, address, email, phone number), the title of the job position for which the application is being submitted, date of application
• A hand-signed CV with contact details provided
• proof of appropriate professional qualifications (copy of diploma)
• proof of knowledge of the English language (copy of a certificate, testimonial, certificate or other appropriate document or a hand-signed statement of active knowledge of a foreign language)
• an electronic record or confirmation of data recorded in the registry of the Croatian Pension Insurance Institute
• proof of knowledge of computer work (copy of a certificate, testimonial, certificate or other appropriate document or a hand-signed statement of active knowledge of a foreign language)

Upon request, the selected candidate is obliged to submit the original documentation required for the establishment of the employment relationship before signing the employment contract.

How to apply

Applications with the required documentation are submitted in person or by registered mail to the address:

Našička razvojna agencija d.o.o. Trg dr. Franje Tuđmana 7

31500, Našice

marked:

„Prijava na natječaj – Viši referent za ruralni razvoj, turizam i EU fondove – NE OTVARAJ“

The deadline for submitting applications is 8 days from the date of publication of the tender, i.e., until September 10, 2026.

Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.

Našička razvojna agencija d.o.o. reserves the right to conduct written testing and an interview with candidates who meet the formal requirements of the tender.

Candidates will be informed of the results of the tender after the selection process has been conducted.

URBROJ: 01-2026-19

Našice, 02.09.2026.