Organization Help-Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe e.V, freference the RECONOMY project “Digitalization of sectors with growth
potential for better economic opportunities”, announces the following vacancy:
Intervention Officer (Kosovo)
1 position in Prishtina, full-time position, limited contract duration of 12 months with the possibility of extension until December 2026
RECONOMY is an inclusive and green economic development program of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), implemented by HELVETAS Swiss Inter cooperation in cooperation with Help and other partner organizations in the Eastern Partnership and the Western Balkan countries.
For the implementation of this programme we are seeking a skilled and dedicated Intervention Officer to lead and implement initiatives related to digitalization of sectors with growth potential for better economic opportunities and green jobs using a Market System Development approach. As an Intervention Officer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing interventions, ensuring the market system's performance by delivering results. Your role involves collaborating with stakeholders, analyzing existing systems, identifying areas for improvement, designing and planning interventions, and effectively communicating, monitoring, and reporting on all assigned interventions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, sustainability, and systems thinking, with a passion for driving positive environmental and social impact.
The Intervention Officer will cover the following countries where the programme is implemented: Kosovo
Close cooperation is expected with the Intervention Officer covering Albania, Bosnia and Hercegovina, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title: Intervention Officer Employment rate: 100 % Overall goals
A. Coordinate the programme’s activities and partnerships with pilot projects implementers in Kosovo as well as assist regional pilot projects’ implementers in the coordination of activities and partnerships with WB stakeholders/ market actors by the Help/Helvetas Partnership Agreement, assuring quality in implementation and achievement of objectives. |
B. Integrate Kosovo into the programme’s knowledge management and learning processes, stimulating active discourse between the programme and its WB partners and stakeholders in line with the overall objectives and approach. |
C. Assure compliance of the programme’ activities in WB with required administrative (and financial) processes, most importantly good risk management. Ensure timely support is provided to the Western Balkans regional Program Manager on programme implementation related administration issues in WB. |
- Main tasks
A | The Kosovo Intervention Officer is responsible for providing overall coordination of the programme’s activities in Kosovo as well as assisting the national pilot projects’ implementers in the coordination of activities and partnerships with WB stakeholders/ market actors by the Help/Helvetas partnership agreement, including the Technical Document as well as the concept notes developed for the pilot projects. This includes the following main tasks:
achievement of objectives, to obtain, analyze and update on country developments – potential challenges/ risks and opportunities. |
B | The Kosovo Intervention Officer is responsible for ensuring proper integration and contribution of the programme’s work and partnerships in Kosovo into the programme’s overall efforts on knowledge management and learning, including monitoring and communication. This includes the following main tasks:
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C | The Kosovo Intervention Officer is responsible for assuring compliance of activities as well as those of partners with administrative requirements as laid out in the Help/Helvetas Agreement, Help organisational rules and Codes of Conduct. This includes the following main tasks: |
1) Monitor compliance of Implementation Partners with rules and processes laid out in the Partnership Agreements and coordinate necessary activities with the Western Balkans Regional RECONOMY Coordinator.
2) Plan and co-organize different workshops, events & study trips.
2. Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in social sciences (law, economics, sociology, political sciences etc.)
- Professional working experience preferably in NGO sector, in project management
- Experience with market systems development approach will be a distinct advantage
- Good management and organizational skills, self- initiative, responsibility and reliability
- Developed analytical skills and experience in reporting
- Advanced communication and inter-personal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a larger team
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken
- Good IT skills
- Possession of valid driving license B category
- Willingness to work in the field
Interested candidates, may submit their letter of interest, complete Curriculum Vitae (CV) and at least three references (included in CV) to Help electronically latest by the 26.03.2023 all in English language.
Email address: [email protected]
Expected starting date of employment: April 2024
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Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Only those candidates that are short listed for interviews will be notified.
Job interviews will be conducted in English language.
Additional proofs (diplomas etc.) are not needed at this stage.