Basic Job Information
Job Title: Governance Officer Location: Kosovo
Position Type: Employee Job Stage: Currently Open
Category: Local (CCN) Number of positions available: 2
Employee Status: Full-time Close Date: 6/9/2023

Basic Job Information

Job Summary

Democracy International (DI) is seeking to hire two Governance Officers for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Social Contract Activity in Kosovo. This role will provide overall management guidance and technical direction to the governance elements of the program.

The purpose of this new USAID/Kosovo activity is to introduce sustainable practices for public participation in order to improve Kosovo citizens’ quality of life and strengthen their partnership with the municipal government. This is a full-time, two year position through August, 2025, to be based in Pristina, Kosovo with some local travel in activity target municipalities. This position is only open to citizens of Kosovo.

Essential Job Duties

The Governance Officer will be responsible for the following: 

• Serve as chief liaison to municipal government actors;

• Carry out activities to support local government officials in engaging communities in community dialogue;

• Advise local government in improving public participation practices;

• Provide overall management guidance and technical direction to the governance elements of the program;

• Liaise with partners and grantees supporting community organization and mobilization;

• Provide technical guidance to ensure the sustainability and local leadership and ownership of public participation mechanisms and government initiatives;

• Support the Chief of Party (COP), along with the Deputy COP and the Senior Governance Advisor, to oversee and manage the Program, Operations, and Learning Teams;

• Provide technical inputs and support the development of deliverables;

• Ensure technical excellence;

• Assist with data gathering and analysis during assessments.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree, preferably in International Relations, Political Science or a related subject;

• A minimum of ten (10) years of practical relevant work experience in governance, organizing and development;

• Experience working for USAID projects preferred;

• Experience supporting governance development in complex political environments or closing democratic space, and knowledge and experience in Kosovo and Southeast Europe preferred;

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to cultivate professional relationships with senior politicians;

• Experience conducting trainings with political party leaders and government officials.

Reporting

• This position reports to the Senior Governance Advisor and Deputy Chief of Party.

• Direct reports may include Program Manager, Deputy Director of Program Management

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their application by June 9, 2023. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is identified. DI will only contact candidates of interest. 

Link: https://recruitingbypaycor.com/career/SubmitResume.action?clientId=8a78826757e082f20157e44efef80218&id=8a78839f7ebdfbdb017ebe3d1d21005d&specialization=

About the Organization:

DI provides technical assistance, analytical services and project implementation for democracy, human rights, governance and conflict mitigation programs worldwide for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S. State Department and other development partners. Since its founding in 2003, Democracy International has worked with civil society organizations, political parties, election-management bodies, government agencies, legislatures, justice-sector institutions, and others in 80+ countries.

DI welcomes and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all applicants seeking employment and for DI employees. DI makes employment decisions based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, military status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, educational status, unemployment status, place of residence or business, source of income, or reproductive health decision making. Additionally, harassment or discrimination based on these characteristics will not be tolerated at DI. To perform the essential functions of this position, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.