Call for Experts for anticipated USAID Economic Reform Activity in Kosovo

Chemonics International, a US-based international development consulting firm, is seeking professionals for the anticipated USAID-funded Economic Reform Activity in Kosovo. The anticipated Activity is expected to support the Government of Kosovo in strengthening economic governance and adopting inclusive and effective regulatory reforms, thereby improving the competitiveness of Kosovo’s economy, promote the transparency and fairness of reforms, and advance Kosovo’s integration into regional, European, and Euro-Atlantic institutions and markets. The Activity will cooperate with the Government of Kosovo to develop and implement targeted, sustainable economic governance reforms, strengthen institutional capacity of the Government of Kosovo, and enhance capacity of the government to implement economic reforms that would empower minority communities, women, and youth.

Location: The positions will be based in Pristina, Kosovo.

Please submit expressions of interest for the following areas:

Technical:

• Business Environment Improvement (including, but not limited to, inspections, trade, construction legalization, permitting and licensing reform etc);
• Public Financial Management Strengthening (including, but not limited to, macro-economic modeling and forecasting, budget transparency and execution, tax policy and administration etc.).
• Private Sector Engagement in Economic Governance Reforms
• Civil Society Engagement in Economic Governance Reforms
• Economic Empowerment of Non-majority Communities, Women, and Youth

Project Operations:

• Strategic Communications (e.g., designing and managing communications or public awareness campaigns)
• Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Adaptation
• Subcontracts and Grants Management
• Finance and Operations
• Accounting
• Administrative Assistance

Qualifications:

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in relevant technical area.
• 5+ years of progressively more responsible work experience for a senior level; 3+ years of work experience for mid-level roles
• Proven managerial/supervisory experience (for some positions)
• Strong writing and interpersonal skills
• Experience with USAID or other donor projects preferred
• Experience working collaboratively with the government of Kosovo at various levels, international donors, and local organisations
• Proficiency in English is required; fluency in Albanian and/or Serbian is required.

Application Instructions:

Please submit a cover letter and CV in the English language, with primary area of expertise listed in the subject line of the email to [email protected] no later than November 22, 2024. If a candidate qualifies for more than one area of expertise, please explain this in the cover letter.

Chemonics is an employer that does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices based on 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.