Project Coordinator for CONCORDIA ALI IBRA CENTRE,

a program of the ASSOCIATION CONCORDIA PROJEKTE SOCIALE KOSOVO

Background

The ASSOCIATION CONCORDIA Projekte Sociale is a non-governmental organization dedicated to helping children, young people, families as well as (socially and ethnically) marginalized groups in need, towards an independent and responsible life. CONCORDIA’s mission statement is to “go where the need is greatest…and where others don’t go”!

With the overall goal to trigger sustainable positive changes in the lives of the most vulnerable children, young people and families, CONCORDIA focuses on:

• Securing a functioning everyday life that offers protection, belonging and provision;
• Fostering the capacities for self-determination and central „life skills“(self-confidence, self-efficacy and social skills);
• Mobilising each individual’s (creative) potential;
• Fostering a secure bonding of children and youth (as an important pre-condition for the development of life skills).

Scope of the job

The Project Coordinator of CONCORDIA Ali Ibra Centre in Gjakova is responsible for overseeing the successful planning and completion of social and educational interventions. Her/his main duties include leading project staff, monitoring project budgets and performing outreach duties to engage with the local community.

Main responsibilities:

• Supervises the project’s staff, delivery of services and interventions;
• Ensures standards and legal requirements are met;
• Schedules program work, oversee daily operations, coordinate the activities, resources and equipment and set priorities for managing the Centre;
• Liaise with project participants to identify and define requirements, scope and objectives;
• Helps prepare budgets and monitors expenditures;
• Analyze risks and opportunities;
• Prepares financial reports and maintain records pertaining to Centre’s activities;
• Maintains a work climate adequate to achieve the Centre’s objectives; develops and maintains optimal relationships with all staff, to whom he/she provides direct support;
• Observes the rules of work discipline, the internal norms and those imposed by the legislation in force, as well as the established procedures and work instructions;
• Organize programs for festive occasions, sponsoring visits, officials, etc.
• Monitor project progress and handle any issues that arise;
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports.

A detailed Job Description will be presented and discussed with the final candidate.

The ideal candidate:

• Proven work experience as a Project Coordinator or similar role
• Graduate of social sciences
• Experience in project management
• Leadership skills
• Organizational skills
• Adaptability, self-motivation, enthusiasm, empathy and desire to assume responsibilities
• Close attention to details and the ability to plan ahead
• Ability to work under pressure
• Has knowledge about current social and legislative trends and changes
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
• Openness to work with people from disadvantaged backgrounds and ethnic minorities
• Ability to manage difficult situations, conflict negotiation, mediation between beneficiaries and authorities
• Interpersonal skills, including excellent written and verbal communication
• Languages ​​spoken: Albanian and English (C1 proficiency)
• Commits to respect CONCORDIA Child Protection Policy and all the other policies and procedures of the organization
• Driving license category B
• MS Office knowledge - Word, Excel, Power Point, MS outlook

Benefits:

• Employment contract, fixed salary
• Private medical insurance
• Working hours 08.30-16.30
• The opportunity to work in a dedicated multiethnic team, where you can innovate and contribute
• Challenging area of ​​activity, with plenty of space for own initiative and development opportunities.

Position start date: May 2024

Duration of the Contract: 1 year (with possibility of extension)

Location of duty: Gjakova

Interested persons are asked to send a CV accompanied by a letter of intent by 28.04.2024, to the following e-mail address: [email protected]

Please mention in the subject of the message: Project Coordinator for CONCORDIA ALI IBRA CENTRE.

Only candidates who meet the above requirements and are selected for the interview will be contacted.

CONCORDIA is an organization that protects children from any form of abuse or inappropriate behavior and has a functional child protection policy.

Physical and psychological abuse and neglect of children and young beneficiaries of the organization is strictly prohibited! The employee will strictly comply with the Organization's Child Protection Policy and its Code of Conduct, otherwise he/she will bear the consequences provided for in the Law on Labour or the Criminal Code, depending on the results of the investigations carried out internally or by law enforcement authorities.

By applying for this position, you agree to the processing of the submitted data for the purpose of selection.

Before any hiring is made, the candidate will submit:

Two references from previous working places, teachers or other professionals;

Certificate of criminal background check from Kosovo Police;

Certificate of medical report.