Position: Project coordinator
Location: Prishtina, Kosovo
Type of Contract: Part time
Duration: One year (Renewable)
Reports to: Executive Director
General information
Lens is seeking for a potential candidate to join our team in the position of Project Coordinator for the USAID-funded project “Up To Youth”. Up to Youth is a five-year, positive youth development project working with youth 15 – 24 years of age. The project goal is to empower youth to make a positive impact on their communities and build youth resiliency to risky behaviors.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Execute the project activities according to the project plan;
- Plan, monitor and implement project activities;
- Ensure that the objectives are achieved in accordance with the principles of the organization and donor;
- Coordinate meetings, activities and workshops in the field;
- Communicate with partners as outlined in funding agreements;
- Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the
- successful completion of the project;
- Write reports on the project for management and for contracting partner;
- Be strongly committed and work collaboratively with Lens team, youth and whole Up to Youth project team;
Requirements Qualifications:
- Completed Bachelor degree with at least 10 years of experience or Master`s degree or equivalent degree in accordance with nature of the project and relevant work experience at least 5 years;
- Proven experience in project management;
- Fluency in Albanian and English, both written and spoken;
- Good knowledge of Serbian language is an advantage;
- Proven experience collaboration with USAID, the UN, or other international agencies is desirable;
- Knowledge of the non-profit sector;
- Has the ability to establish effective working relations in a multicultural team environment and to cultivate productive relationships with Government partners and other donors;
- Knowledge of the labor market, business, and entrepreneurship sector;
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills;
- Excellent organizational skills, networking with youth and ability to prioritize tasks;
- Excellent computer and writing skills, including Microsoft Office;
- Able to work independently with little supervision.
Application procedure:
Interested candidates have to submit following application documents on info@ngolens.org with the subject “Project coordinator-Your Name”:
- A curriculum vitae (CV);
- A motivation letter;
Applications will be accepted until the 31st of July 2020!
