Development specialists Kosovo

Chemonics seeks qualified development specialists to manage the anticipated three-year, USAID-funded New Program for Non-Majority Communities in Kosovo. This project will seek to increase inter-ethnic cooperation in Kosovo, particularly between the Albanian majority and the Serb minority populations. The project will also seek to increase economic opportunities and the local government's efficiency in targeted municipalities across southern Kosovo. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.​

• Technical specialists with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Local governance
• Local economic development
• Civic and community engagement 
• Youth and workforce development
• Gender

        Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a relevant field required  
• Minimum of five years of management experience in local governance, local economic development, or a related field, preferably in Eastern Europe and/or a post-conflict environment  
• Success in building the capacity of municipal governments and local economies  
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills  
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity ​
• Fluency in English and Albanian and/or Serbian required ​ 

• Administrative and support positions:


• Accounting
• Finance
• Human Resources Management
• Grants Administration
• Project Administration

         Qualifications:

• Advanced degree or equivalent in relevant technical specialty 
• Minimum five years of relevant work experience
• USAID or other donor experience strongly desired
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluency in English and Albanian or Serbian required

Application Instructions: 

Send electronic submissions, including a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references to npnmcrecruit@chemonics.com by September 28, 2012.  Please include the position title in the subject line of the email.  No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

 

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "Kosovo Non-Majority Communities - [Name of position]" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

 

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.​