Events Coordinator

Dexis Consulting Group, implementer for the USAID-funded Kosovo Commercial Justice Activity (Program), is seeking a professional to serve as Events Coordinator of the Program. The Program is a multi-year initiative to reduce opportunities for corruption and encourage investment in Kosovo by helping to improve the resolution of commercial disputes and enforcement of judgements.

The Program is organized into two Objective Areas. Objective 1 addresses resolution of commercial disputes in the courts and enforcement. This includes reform of court-based commercial litigation, training of judges and court staff, strengthening oversight and professionalism of the private enforcement agent profession, and improving the trust of businesses towards commercial justice institutions. Under Objective 2, the Program works to increase the use of alternative dispute resolution, ensure that commercial laws are in accord with European Union and international best practices, and improve public awareness of commercial dispute and enforcement mechanisms.

Public perception plays a significant role in Kosovo’s Commercial Justice environment. To enhance awareness of its reforms and combat persistent negative perceptions toward commercial justice institutions, the Commercial Justice Activity applies a strategic approach to communications and outreach and engages in extensive outreach and messaging activities. The Program conducts public and business surveys and focus group campaigns to understand perceptions at the national and local levels and the reasons underlying those perceptions. The Program then employs targeted messaging to address those perceptions through various creative outreach activites. The Program was approved an extension through February 2026 to support the Commercial Court.

The Event Coordinator will work closely with the Strategic Communication Specialist and Program team members in planning and implementing outreach and strategic communication activities, including:

• Assisting in the development and implementation of outreach strategies to positively influence public opinion – and promote new ideas – through networking events such as Roundtables, Conferences, and Focus Groups;
• Assisting in the production of print, media, and web content on a range of programmatic initiatives; this will include assisting with writing, editing, formatting, and proofreading outreach materials such as success stories, briefing documents, fact sheets, and infographics;
• Coordinating activities with the Team Leads and the Program’s local communications subcontractor;
• Liaising with vendors and stakeholders during the event and activity planning process;
• Booking venues and managing all event set-up and follow-up processes;
• Conducting final inspections on the day of the event to ensure everything is in order;
• Ensuring branding and marking compliance of Program-generated materials; and
• Other tasks and duties as assigned by DCOP/COP.

Qualifications and Experience:

• University degree in a relevant field, advance degree preferred;
• Professional knowledge and experience in event coordination, strategic communications and outreach related to development activities;
• Experience working with USAID projects, preferably those focused on rule of law, economic empowerment and youth;
• Eperience working with high-level Kosovo government counterparts and other international partners;
• Excellent analytical, writing and communication skills;
• Excellent command of Word, PowerPoint.
• Experience using graphic design applications is highly desired.
• Demonstrated understanding of USAID branding and marking requirements;
• Excellent command of Albanian and English languages (written and spoken); knowledge of Serbian language is highly desired; and
• Valid driver’s license.

Reporting

The Event Coordinator will report to the Deputy Chief of Party.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and 2 reference letters to [email protected] by 16:00 CET on March 20, 2023. Please indicate “Events Coordinator” in the subject line. All qualified applicants will be considered solely on the basis of merit. DO NOT CONTACT USAID or USAID COMMERCIAL JUSTICE ACTIVITY. Applicants who contact USAID or USAID Commercial Justice Activity independently of the prescribed application process will be disqualified. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.