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The application, including all documents requested must be submitted online through the e-Recruitment portal for it to be considered. Kindly click the link on the title for the job description and follow the Apply button in the advertisement. Any email message sent with your application to the email addresses of UNICEF Albania will not be considered.

Please ensure that you submit your application the earliest possible. This in order to avoid any unexpected error during the application process and the lack of time for ensuring the application is sent to the system. Incomplete applications after the deadline (due to errors or any other reasons) are not taken into consideration as they will not appear in the system.

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Communication Assistant (Digital), GS5, FT, Tirana Albania

Job no: 585212
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: G-5
Location: Albania
Categories: Communication, Fund Raising

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

Education:
- Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical and/or university level courses in Digital Communication, Marketing, Advertisement, IT or a related area.
Work Experience:
- A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in the area of digital communication, social media management, fundraising or related fields.
- Experience working with UN agencies, international organizations or Private sector is highly desirable.
- Background and/or familiarity with emergencies is an asset.
Skills (optional):
- Strong writing and editing skills in English and Albanian.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external partners
- Ability to connect with CSR managers, Private sector leads/CEOs
- Proficiency in digital tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Suite, Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite).
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in English and Albanian is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is considered an asset.

Advertised: 06 Nov 2025 Central Europe Standard Time
Deadline: 25 Nov 2025 Central Europe Standard Time

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National Consultant to Support the Development of a National Action Plan for the Transformation of Residential Care Institutions for Children into Community-Based Services in Albania

Job no: 581457
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Child Protection, Social Policy

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:
- Advanced university degree (master’s or higher) in Social Work, Social Policy, Psychology, Human/Child Rights, Public Policy, Sociology, or a related field relevant to social care and child protection.
- At least 10 years of progressive professional experience in the field of child protection, social protection, or social care reform, with a focus on deinstitutionalization, family- and community-based care, or related systems transformation.
- Proven experience in conducting policy analysis, developing national action plans, and advising on public sector reforms, preferably in the areas of residential care transformation or alternative care systems.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Albanian social protection and child protection systems, including the roles of national and local institutions, existing service models, and relevant legal and policy frameworks.
- Solid understanding of EU and international standards and practices, UNICEF policies related to deinstitutionalization and the development of inclusive community-based services.
- Experience in facilitating consultations and engaging with multiple stakeholders, including government authorities, civil society, and service providers.
- Strong skills in data collection, analysis, and reporting, with the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable policy recommendations.

What to submit:
1. Letter of interest, summarising the educational background, the working experience that is relevant to the assignment.,
2. Proposed methodology for the assignment (2-3 pages max),
3. Updated Resume clearly indicating relevant experience to the ToR
4. Financial proposal

If any question related to the tasks and deliverables for this assignment, please contact [email protected].

Advertised: 27 May 2025 Central Europe Daylight Time
Deadline: 08 Jun 2025 Central Europe Daylight Time

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(EXTENDED) - International consultant to guide the Ministry of Education and Sports and the Agency for Quality Assurance in Preuniversity Education (ASCAP) in the efforts for revamping the curricula of Preuniversity Education

Job no: 580629
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Education

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:
- An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Policy, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of experience in curriculum design, education reform, or policy development.
- Strong knowledge of competency-based curriculum development and international education standards.
- Experience in working with government agencies and international organizations, preferably in education sector reforms.
- Excellent facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and capacity-building skills.
- Strong analytical and writing skills, with demonstrated experience in producing technical reports and frameworks

What to submit

1. Letter of interest, summarizing the educational background, the working experience that is relevant to the assignment, and the specific role the candidate will play.
2. Short proposed methodological approach as for deliverables set forth.
3. Updated Resume
4. Financial proposal in USD and must include the consultancy daily fee (all taxes inclusive), travel offer for one trip in Albania (5 Days for meetings), communication costs and all other individual expenses or applicable costs. The financial proposal must be broken down per deliverable.

If any question related to the tasks and deliverables for this assignment, please contact [email protected].

Advertised: 29 Apr 2025 Central Europe Standard Time
Deadline: 05 May 2025 Central Europe Daylight Time

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(EXTENDED) - National consultant to support the shock responsive approaches and capacities into local and national level

Job no: 577283
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Social Policy

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in social sciences and humanities, public policies; development studies, economic, public administration, communication or a related discipline
Have at least 10 years of proven experience in planning, assessing, designing and evaluating social protection policies at central and/or local level;
Experience in shock responsive social protection, local social planning and emergency response, and especially working with children, youth and women is an advantage.
Demonstrate experience in engaging and partnering with different key stakeholders especially at the local level , and abilities to influencing and building ownership and capacities;
Excellent writing skills in English and Albanian language and ability to synthetize complex information, prepare training modules and policy and advocacy briefs;
Flexibility in working arrangements.
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

What to submit:

1. Letter of interest, summarising the educational background, the working experience that is relevant to the assignment, and the specific role the candidate will play in collaboration with the key stakeholders involved in the process and UN relevant agencies in the area of social protection.
2. Proposed methodological approach and management plan responding to the ToR tasks (5 pgs max),
3. Updated Resume clearly indicating relevant experience to the ToR
4. Financial proposal

The financial proposal shall be submitted in local currency (LEK), and must include the consultancy fee, travel cost, communication costs and all other individual expenses or applicable costs. The financial proposal must be broken down per deliverable.

Advertised: 15 Nov 2024 Central Europe Standard Time
Deadline: ~~24 Nov 2024~~ 08 December 2024 Central Europe Standard Time

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Operations Associate, G6, Tirana, Albania (Temporary Appointment)

Job no: 577245
Contract type: Temporary Appointment
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: G-6
Location: Albania
Categories: Operations

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

Education: Completion of secondary education is required with professional/university courses in Accounting and Finance/Business administration which are considered as an asset.
Work Experience: A minimum of 6 (six) years of relevant administrative or clerical work experience in the area of finance, accounting and administration is required. Similar experience from UN system organization will be considered as an asset.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Albanian is required

Desirables:

Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.
Training and experience using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, knowledge of integrated management information systems required.
Thorough knowledge of UNICEF administrative policies and procedures.
Organizational, planning, and prioritizing skills and abilities.
Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with staff and visitors.
High sense of confidentiality, initiative, and good judgment.
Ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural background.
Ability to work in a team environment to achieve common goals and to provide guidance to more junior support staff.

Advertised: 15 Nov 2024 Central Europe Standard Time
Deadline: 22 Nov 2024 Central Europe Standard Time

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National UN Volunteer with disability on Youth Empowerment

Description of assignment title: Youth Empowerment Officer

Assignment country: Albania

Expected start date: 12/09/2024

Sustainable Development Goal: 4. Quality education

Volunteer category: National UN Volunteer Specialist

DoA reserved for persons with disabilities: Yes

Required experience

3 years of experience in education, social policy or youth development projects.
Master's Degree will be considered an asset
Experience with youth empowerment, education, or social protection programmes. Experience with humanitarian organizations, local NGOs or Government is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization.
Excellent oral and written skills in English and Albanian; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills.
Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing.
Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development.
Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.
Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment. • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.
Sound security awareness.
Have affinity with or interest in child rights and youth development, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN system

Advertised: 11 Nov 2024 Central Europe Daylight Time
Deadline: 20 Nov 2024 Central Europe Daylight Time

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LTA for National Senior Policy Consultants to be engaged by UNICEF Albania office (ACO)

Job no: 576814
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Executive Management

How can you make a difference?

UNICEF Albania wishes to engage high-calibre candidates to support strategic positioning, foresight, structuring high level evidence and context-based policy discussions, production of regularly analysis on policy changes and support to the flagship programs of the government and UNICEF Albania. The modality of the engagement will be a Long-Term Arrangement (LTA) to facilitate and expedite the process by which the UNICEF Office Management will engage these advisors/consultants to deliver on the below area of expertise:

Provide strategic advice to ongoing evidence generation and implementation activities being undertaken by UNICEF and orient these towards optimum policy formulation for children
Advise and guide the Senior Management Team, Section Chiefs on ways in which UNICEF can strengthen its policy influence relating to acceleration of progress towards the SDGs and EU accession.
Conduct and support policy analysis and create opportunities for advocacy with parliamentarians, government, academic institutions, CSO, Corporates etc. including in but not limited to the areas on Public Finance, Local Governance, Partnership with IFIs, Shock Responsive Social Protection, Cash Plus Social Protection Programmes, Education and other areas relevant to UNICEF programming.
Provide strategic advice and guidelines on engagement in public (and private) financing for children
Support the CO in planning and program design exercises.

The Advisor/consultant will also use his or her considerable analytical skills and network/membership of high-level policy bodies and think tanks to raise issues relating to children and to advocate lessons of best practice at these fora.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:

Advanced university degree in International Relations, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Economics, Public Policy, Statistics, Communications, or related areas.
Possesses expert knowledge and advanced concepts on development issues social policy, policy analysis and formulation; especially as they pertain to children, adolescents and women.
Has 15-20 years of proven experience working with high-level government, UN, bilateral and multilateral agencies on formulation and influencing policy issues concerning children and adolescents involving core domain of UNICEF programming (survival, growth and development, protection etc.).
Ability to apply required depth and breadth of knowledge and expertise in social and economic policy and development issues to support UNICEF Programme; with strong analytical skills and the ability to advise on high quality research including statistical analysis.
Ability to analyse from a global perspective to offer practical policy advice on socio-economic issues based on local realities, effective working relationships with governmental, non-governmental and civil society organizations.
Language: Excellent written and verbal English and Albanian skills required

Advertised: 31 Oct 2024 Central Europe Standard Time
Deadline: 14 Nov 2024 Central Europe Standard Time

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(Extended) International consultant for developing an after-school programme to improve social and academic outcomes for the Albanian students

Job no: 576357
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Education

How can you make a difference?

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

- Advanced university degree in Education, Social Sciences, or other relevant science.
- At least 10 years of professional experience in education policy development, curricula development after school programs and curriculum development/review.
- Proven track record in social-emotional learning, and foundational skills development.
- Excellent inter-personal and written communication skills in English language.
- Strong skills in program evaluation and data-driven decision making.
- Excellent communication, report writing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proven ability to design scalable programs with clear implementation phases.
- Previous working experience in working with UNICEF and in Albania will be an advantage;

What to submit:
1. Letter of interest, summarizing the educational background, the working experience that is relevant to the
assignment, and the specific role the candidate will play.
2. Proposed methodological approach as for deliverables set forth.
3. Updated Resume
4. Financial proposal

The financial proposal shall be submitted in USD, and must include the consultancy fee, the communication costs
and all other individual expenses or applicable costs. The travel lump sum will be defined by the consultant in the
financial offer in USD as a separate line.
The financial proposal must be broken down for deliverables.

If any question related to the TOR of this assignment, please contact Erjola Themeli at [email protected]

Advertised: 15 Oct 2024 Central Europe Daylight Time
Deadline: 29 Oct 2024 ~~21 Oct 2024~~ Central Europe Daylight Time

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International consultant on assessing and recommending options on the permeability of the education system in Albania

Job no: 576057
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Adolescent Development, Education

What to submit:

1. Letter of interest, summarizing the educational background, the working experience that is relevant to the

assignment, and the specific role the candidate will play.

2. Proposed methodological approach as for deliverables set forth.

3. Updated Resume

4. Financial proposal

Advertised: 04 Oct 2024 Central Europe Daylight Time
Deadline: 20 Oct 2024 Central Europe Daylight Time

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READVERTISEMENT: National consultant to support UNICEF Albania and MoES in the Mid Term Review of the current National Education Strategy 2021-2026

Job no: 572001
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Education

What to submit:

1. Letter of interest, summarizing the educational background, the working experience that is relevant to the assignment, and the specific role the candidate will play.

2. Proposed methodological approach as for deliverables set forth

3. Updated CV

4. Financial proposal (lumpsum in ALL - inclusive of working fee and travel cost as per travel days foreseen in your proposed methodology)

Advertised: 04 Jun 2024 Central Europe Daylight Time
Deadline: 12 Jun 2024 Central Europe Daylight Time

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Expert to assist UNICEF office in Albania in conducting a rapid situational assessment across 14 municipalities to identify areas with the highest needs for specialized social care services

Job no: 571114
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Child Protection, Social Policy

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in social work, human rights, humanities, psychology, sociology.
Strong analytical and report writing skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Fluency in English and Albanian language
at least 10 years of experience in direct practice of social service planning or delivery or assessments in the field of social services provision, preferably on violence against children/woman, or disability services.

What to submit:

Updated CV.
Cover letter indicating the working experience that is relevant for this assignment.
Financial offer (lumpsum in ALL Inclusive of all taxes). The lumpsum will indicate the working fee and the travel (one to each Municipality mentioned above)

If any question about the TOR for this assignment, please contact Elvana Pernaska at [email protected]

Advertised: 14 Apr 2024 Central Europe Daylight Time
Deadline: 28 Apr 2024 Central Europe Daylight Time

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UNICEF Albania office is hiring an International Youth Guarantee Expert

Job no: 570569
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Adolescent Development, Education

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Master’s degree in political or social science, development, law, economics, or a closely related field. Bachelor´s degree in a related field with 2 years of qualifying experience might be accepted in lieu of master’s degree.
University degree in political or social science, development, law, economics, or a closely related field.
Minimum 10 years of general professional experience in employment/labor market, and specific experience of at least, 3 years in direct Youth Guarantee initiatives implementation and design.
Experience as key expert in an EU funded project/contact in the field of employment/labor market, youth engagement for skillset building.
Proven experience in policy formulation, research, strong analytical and excellent drafting skills in English.
Experience in complex policy dialogue building among multiple actors.
Experience in data management, statistics, M&E systems etc

What to submit

Letter of interest, summarizing the educational background, the working experience that is relevant to the assignment, and the specific role the candidate will play in the work towards the deliverables and tasks in the ToR
Updated Resume
Financial proposal in USD (lumpsum fee including daily fee and travel cost (3 missions/trips to Albania and three daily local trips (Tirana city; from Tirana to Vlore; from Tirana to Shkoder).The financial proposal must be broken down per deliverable. The lumpsum in USD will be taxes inclusive.
Methodology describing the work towards the deliverables and tasks in the ToR.

Advertised: 21 Mar 2024 Central Europe Standard Time
Deadline: 04 Apr 2024 Central Europe Daylight Time

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Local Outreach Coordinator (National Consultant) for Youth Guarantee in Shkodra Municipality

Job no: 570244
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Adolescent Development, Education

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

University degree (Master) in political or social science, development, law, economics or a closely related field.
Minimum 5 years (with bachelor’s degree) of progressively responsible experience in the development, coordination and management of projects or programmes with focus on youth engagement, development, employability etc.
Experience in the coordination/implementation of development projects.
Experience in facilitation or implementation of knowledge building or knowledge sharing.
Previous experience/familiarity with UNICEF/UNDP or any other UN agency is desirable.
Experience in designing and implementing collaborative and creative partnerships with youth-led and youth-focused programs.
Experience in working with active labour market programmes and policies.
Excellent communication and report-writing skills in English and Albanian.
Demonstrated flexibility and creativity in planning and problem solving.
Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
Ability to meet tight deadlines through excellent time management and organizing skills

Advertised: 11 Mar 2024 Central Europe Standard Time
Deadline: 24 Mar 2024 Central Europe Standard Time

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Local Outreach Coordinator for the Youth Guarantee in Vlore Municipality - UNICEF Albania

Job no: 570242
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Adolescent Development, Education

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Master's degree in political or social science, development, law, economics or a closely related field. Bachelor's degree in a related filed with two years of qualifying experience might be acccepted in liew of Master's degree.
University degree in political or social science, development, law, economics or a closely related field.
Minimum 5 years (with bachelor’s degree) of progressively responsible experience in the development, coordination and management of projects or programmes with focus on youth engagement, development, employability etc.
Experience in the coordination/implementation of development projects.
xperience in facilitation or implementation of knowledge building or knowledge sharing.
Previous experience/familiarity with UNICEF/UNDP or any other UN agency is desirable.
Experience in designing and implementing collaborative and creative partnerships with youth-led and youth-focused programs.
Experience in working with active labour market programmes and policies.
Excellent communication and report-writing skills in English and Albanian.
Demonstrated flexibility and creativity in planning and problem solving.
Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
Ability to meet tight deadlines through excellent time management and organizing skills.
For any question related to the TORs for this consultancy please contact Elvana Pernaska, HR in UNICEF Albania office at [email protected]

Advertised: 08 Mar 2024 Central Europe Standard Time
Deadline: 24 Mar 2024 Central Europe Standard Time

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International consultant with UNICEF Albania office for Climate Landscape Analysis for Children in the country

Job no: 569885
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Research, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Advanced university degree (Masters) in climate change, environmental science, natural resource management, social and economic development, or related areas.
At least 8 years' experience/expertise in international development with research and analysis on climate change and environment-related topics and their impact on communities and children. PREFERABLY, author of CLAC with UNICEF.
Demonstrated experience in child rights programming or any of UNICEF's main areas of work (health, WASH, nutrition, child protection, social policy, education, gender), following a human rights-based approach and gender equality.
Knowledge of European Union legislation and accession instruments.
Excellent research and report writing skills required with proven experience of analyzing as specified in the TOR.
Excellent skills in working with the team.
Fluency in English

If any question related to the TOR for this assignment, please reach HR unit in UNICEF Albania office at [email protected]

Advertised: 23 Feb 2024 Central Europe Standard Time
Deadline: 10 Mar 2024 Central Europe Standard Time

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National consultant to support UNICEF Albania & MHSP in developing a proposal on the Global Accelerator on Decent Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions

Job no: 569962
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Education

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:

Master's in social sciences and humanities, business; communication, economic, public administration, or other relevant areas
5 years of demonstrated experience in planning, assessing, designing and evaluating social protection policies. Demonstrated extensive experience of working and liaising with different stakeholders.
Excellent writing skills in English language and ability to synthetize complex information.
Availability to work for the time required as indicated in the current ToRs.
Fluency in English and Albanian is required.

What to submit

1. Letter of interest, summarizing the educational background, the working experience that is relevant to the assignment, and the specific role the candidate will play in collaboration with the key stakeholders involved in the process and the UN relevant agencies in the area of social protection.

3.CV reflecting the relevant requirements.

4. Financial proposal - the financial proposal shall be submitted in local currency (LEK) and should include the daily consultancy fee inclusive of all taxes.

Advertised: 26 Feb 2024 Central Europe Standard Time
Deadline: 04 Mar 2024 Central Europe Standard Time

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Education Officer NO-2 with UNICEF Albania office - Temporary Appointment for 364 days

Job no: 569967
Contract type: Temporary Appointment
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: NO-2
Location: Albania
Categories: Education

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:

A university degree in one of the following fields is required: education, psychology, sociology or another relevant technical field.
A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in program planning, management, and/or research in education is required.
Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset.
Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

If any question related to the TOR for this assignment, please reach HR unit in UNICEF Albania office at [email protected]

Advertised: 26 Feb 2024 Central Europe Standard Time
Deadline: 04 Mar 2024 Central Europe Standard Time

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Hiring a Grant Manager (National consultant) with UNICEF Albania office

Job no: 569683
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Programme Management

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

An advanced university degree in accounting, financial management or another related financial field. Diploma qualification in CIPFA is acceptable in lieu of relevant university degree, or its equivalent.
Two years of professional experience in financial management or audit is required.
Experience in an international organization and/or large corporation is an asset.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel required.
Experience in database packages, web-based management systems and ERP systems (preferably SAP financial modules) is an asset.
Experience in financial management of EU funded project implemented by international organizations is an asset.
Ability to work closely with national and international actors with tight deadlines and to coordinate the implementation of all the budget activities as foreseen in the EU proposal.
Excellent analytical capacities: excellent ability to synthesize information and relate action to results.
Fluency in both spoken and written English and Albanian
High level of interpersonal and computer skills

What to submit:

-Letter of interest summarizing the educational background, the working experience that is relevant to the assignment and the specific role the candidate will play.

-Financial proposal- lumpsum in ALL for the whole duration inclusive of all taxes

If any question related to the requirements of this assignment, please contact Elvana Pernaska at [email protected]

Advertised: 14 Feb 2024 Central Europe Standard Time
Deadline: 29 Feb 2024 Central Europe Standard Time

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Communication Consultant with UNICEF Albania office

Job no: 569165
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Communication

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in journalism, Communication, Social Sciences, Development or Genders studies, Social/Public Policy, Social work, Psychology or any other relevant discipline.
Minimum of three (3) years of practical experience in communication and P&R, preferably in the area of high visibility external communication or any similar domain.
Proven successful records in developing and implementing communication plans and visibility campaigns for EU supported projects.
Sensitivity towards ethics with regards to human and child rights issues, different cultures and gender rules is of essence.
Ability to work closely with national and international actors with tight deadlines and to coordinate a communication action plan and campaign.
Excellent analytical capacities: excellent ability to synthesize information and relate action to results.
Fluency in both, spoken and written English and Albanian
High level of interpersonal and computer

What to submit:

Letter of interest, summarizing the educational background, the working experience that is relevant to the assignment, and the specific role the candidate will play.
Links or evidence on Communication Strategy and/or Communication products developed directly by the Consultant.
Financial proposal - lumpsum in ALL inclusive of all taxes (The financial proposal shall be submitted in local currency (LEK) and must include the consultancy fee).

For any further question related to the deliverables and terms and conditions of the consultancy please contact Elvana Pernaska, HR in UNICEF Albania office at [email protected]

Advertised: 24 Jan 2024 Central Europe Standard Time
Deadline: 06 Feb 2024 Central Europe Standard Time

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Project Manager - Strengthening social care services in Albania

Job no: 568797
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Social Policy

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Advanced university degree in Human rights, social sciences, law, management, social/public policy, social work or any other relevant discipline.
Familiarity with and understanding of the Albanian Context.
Minimum of five (5) years of practical experience in international development, project management and project leadership preferably in social care, social inclusion, protection, or any similar domain.
Experience in Managing EU funded programs is an asset.
Knowledge on gender and human rights programming.
Knowledge of EU funded programs and EU policies in social care, social protection and child protection is an asset.
Excellent and proven writing skills.
Experience in working at and with local government units and on decentralization.
Experience in provision of technical to and interlocution with government partners, international and civil society organizations is an asset.
Excellent analytical capabilities, excellent ability to synthesize information and relate action to results.
Fluency in both, spoken and written English and Albanian.
High level of communication and computer skills.
Ethical accountability and teamwork
Ability to engage full time during the project implementation.

What to submit:

1. Letter of interest, specifying summarizing the educational background, the working experience that is relevant to the assignment, and the specific role the candidate will play.

2. Financial proposal - All taxes inclusive Lumpsum fee in ALL (working fee for the whole assignment including financial offer for 50 daily trips to 14 Albania municipalities)

Advertised: 09 Jan 2024 Central Europe Standard Time
Deadline: 23 Jan 2024 Central Europe Standard Time

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International consultant to support MOES and UNICEF in Albania the transformation of Special Schools (for children with disability) in Resource Centers

Job no: 567984
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Education, Early Childhood Development

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

An advanced university degree (master’s or higher) in Education, Psychology, Sociology, Pedagogy, Inclusive education, Social Sciences, or related fields.
A minimum of 10 years of professional experience on inclusive education policy and practice
Led/have firsthand experience in transformation of special schools into resource centers.
Experience in education research will be an asset.
Knowledge of the UN/UNICEF mandate and UN rules/procedures is an asset.
Demonstrated flexibility, creativity and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and facilitation skills. Fluency in English is required.
Ability to meet tight deadlines through excellent time management and organizing skills.

What to submit:

Letter of interest, summarizing the educational background, the working experience that is relevant to the assignment, and the specific role the candidate will play.
Proposed methodological approach as per deliverables set forth.
Updated resume/TMS profile
Financial proposal - lumpsum inclusive of all taxes.

Advertised: 05 Dec 2023 Central Europe Standard Time
Deadline: 19 Dec 2023 Central Europe Standard Time

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National consultant to support MOES in Albania for developing a roadmap for transforming special schools into Resource Centers

Job no: 567980
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Education, Early Childhood Development

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

An advanced university degree (master’s or higher) in human sciences, preferably education, pedagogy, psychology, sociology or other humanities.
A minimum of five years of professional experience in Inclusive Education.
Experience in education research will be an asset.
Knowledge of the UN/UNICEF mandate and UN rules/procedures is an asset.
Demonstrated flexibility and creativity in planning and problem solving.
Excellent communication and facilitation skills
Ability to meet tight deadlines through excellent time management and organizing skills.
Fluency in English is required.

What to submit:

Letter of interest summarizing the educational background, the working experience that is relevant to the assignment and the specific role the candidate will play.
Proposed methodological approach as per deliverables set forth.
Updated resume
Financial proposal in ALL (lumpsum to complete the assignment inclusive of all taxes)

Advertised: 05 Dec 2023 Central Europe Standard Time
Deadline: 19 Dec 2023 Central Europe Standard Time

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National consultant to support UNICEF Albania office with innovation agenda

Job no: 567801
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Innovation

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

An advanced university degree (Master's) in the area directly related to Information Technology, International Relations, Social sciences or Social Development
A minimum of 2 years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in project design and implementation of other relevant programs; experience with innovations is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organizations.
Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills.
Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing
Excellent interpersonal skills: culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organization and authorities at different level; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development.
Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.
Solid computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS office applications (Excel, Word, etc) and email/internet; familiarity with database management and office technology equipments
Spoken and written English and Albanian

What to submit:
Letter of interest, summarizing the educational background, the working experience that is relevant to the assignment and the specific role the candidate will play in collaboration with the other experts and the inter-institutional working group
Updated resume
Financial proposal of daily fee in ALL inclusive of all taxes

Advertised: 27 Nov 2023 Central Europe Standard Time
Deadline: 11 Dec 2023 Central Europe Standard Time

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National consultant to review and update school infrastructure standards and other related policy documents

Job no: 566332
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Education

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

An advanced university degree (master’s or higher) in Architecture, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering. Focus on educational facilities is an advantage.
A minimum of 10 years of work experience in education-related infrastructure and policy work and cooperation with local government;
Extensive experience in research and consultation especially related to education construction codes and standards
Proof of experience in developing infrastructure standards and methodical research.
Excellent presentation and communication abilities while dealing with national and international organizations.
Written and spoken English and Albanian fluency.
Previous experience working with UN agencies will be advantageous.

What to submit:

Letter of interest, summarizing the educational background, the working experience that is relevant to the assignment, and the specific role the candidate will play.
Proposed methodological approach as per deliverables set forth.
Updated Resume and complete thoroughly the system profile
Financial proposal shall be submitted in local currency (LEK). The fee will be all inclusive indicating daily fee and travel cost.

Advertised: 03 Oct 2023 Central Europe Daylight Time
Deadline: 17 Oct 2023 Central Europe Daylight Time

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National consultant to support the shock responsive support and cash plus assistance project in Albania

Job no: 566297
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Social Policy

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

An advanced university degree (master’s) in social sciences and humanities, public policies; international development, economic, public administration, or a related discipline.
Demonstrated at least 7 years of experience in planning, assessing, designing and evaluation social protection policies.
Demonstrated at least 5 years of experience of working and liaising with different stakeholders.
Familiarity with international best practices and frameworks related to social protection and humanitarian response.
Demonstrate experience in organizing workshops, conferences or high-level events.
Ability to conceptualize and refine events themes, session topics and ensure relevance and coherence.
Excellent writing skills in English and Albanian language and ability to synthetize complex information and prepare policy and advocacy briefs.
Experience in shock responsive social protection and emergency response is an advantage.
Flexibility in working arrangements.

What to submit:

Letter of interest, summarizing the educational background, the working experience that is relevant to the assignment, and the specific role the candidate will play in collaboration with the key stakeholders involved in the process and UN relevant agencies in the area of social protection.
Proposed methodological approach and management plan (3 pgs max)
Updated CV clearly indicating relevant experience to the TOR.
Financial proposal (all-inclusive lumpsum indicating daily fee and travel costs). The financial proposal shall be submitted in local currency (LEK) and should include all taxes.

Advertised: 02 Oct 2023 Central Europe Daylight Time
Deadline: 16 Oct 2023 Central Europe Daylight Time

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National Consultant to support the Ministry of State for Protection of Entrepreneurship in the Open Call for the Start Up Grant Scheme

Job no: 564523
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Innovation, Programme Management

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:
- University or advanced degree in an area directly related to Business Management, Economics, Social Works or psychology or similar education
- Proven record of theoretical knowledge and practical experience and expertise in the area described
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in Social Entrepreneurship, Start-Up Ecosystem and Project Management
- Proven record of contribution through development projects in the national/international entrepreneurial and innovation sector
- Proven knowledge of start-up financing processes (including grants and/or other instruments)
- Proven Knowledge of building and maintaining networked systems
- Strong understanding of the entrepreneurial experience and innovation mindset

What to submit
1. Updated Resume
2. Letter of interest, summarising the educational background, the working experience that is relevant to the assignment, and the specific role the candidate will play in collaboration with the other experts and the inter-institutional working group
3. Proposed methodological approach
4. Financial proposal in Local Currency (inclusive of all taxes).

The financial proposal shall be submitted in local currency (LEK) and must include the consultancy fee, the communication costs and all other individual expenses or applicable costs. The financial proposal must be broken down per deliverable.

For every Child, you demonstrate.

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

Advertised: 28 Jul 2023 Central Europe Daylight Time
Deadline: 16 Aug 2023 Central Europe Daylight Time

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Driver, GS2 for UNICEF Albania office, FT post number 90324

Job no: 563592
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: G-2
Location: Albania
Categories: Operations

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Reliable and safe driving services for staff and officials

Drives office vehicles for the transport of UN staff, officials, visitors and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items. Meets official personnel and visitors at the airport and may assist with basic visa and customs formalities and arrangements when required.

2. Maintenance of assigned vehicle

Ensures vehicle is kept in good running condition at all times through addressing minor repairs, making arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, water levels, and car washing.

3. Documentation of vehicle related information.

Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle registration, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle; keeps track of insurance and other tax formalities.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:

A secondary education is required, along with a valid driver’s license and knowledge of local driving rules and regulations.
A minimum of two years of work experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record is required.
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Albanian is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate.

Advertised: 03 July 2023 Central Europe Daylight Time
Deadline: 17 July 2023 Central Europe Daylight Time

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Re-Advertised

National consultant for clear climate change and children/adolescents with UNICEF Albania

Job no: 562133
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Adolescent Development, Education

Type of contract: Consultant
Duration:18 months starting June 2023
Workplace: Home Based

Scope of Work:
Air quality is a global alarm ring-bell especially for its related consequences to human wellbeing and the consequences in children’s and adolescents’ health and overall wellbeing. Albania reports high air pollution, with figures of PM-10 which are 2-2.5 times higher than European Union Countries. Because of that, World Health Organisation (WHO) has classified Albania in the “Health Risk Area “and it is estimated that this level of air pollution will decrease life expectancy with 1-2 years but will increasing the risk of cancer diseases with 1400 cases/year as well as other health related issues.
Young people are constantly exposed to polluted air, and they are more vulnerable, both physically and psychologically to air pollution than adults. According to findings from the UNICEF U-report Albania on “Air quality around me”, a poll administered during November 2022, 56% of young people in Albania think that air quality around them is bad and 82% think it has deteriorated since their childhood. In all this, 48% of young people think that it is responsibility of the governments and decision-makers to act and 32 % think that this is an individual responsibility of every one of us to act and work for change.
To address underlying causes leading to increased air pollution and find youth led solutions, UNICEF is implementing a series of initiatives focusing on (i) raising awareness of youth and adults through digital campaigns; (ii) increase capacities of youth through training and workshops; (iii) equip youth with advocacy skills to act as watchdogs and raise the voice in local and national level; (iv) support youth led solutions through the human design methodology of UPSHIFT and (vi) update the UNICEF supported CLEEN methodology and improve competencies of teachers and children in this methodology to increase the dialogue round air quality and environmental protection.
UNICEF is also looking at reinforcing the programatoc focus on climate change action under the UNICEF Global strategy “A Liveable Planet for Every Child 2022-2030” which intends to ensure that services children need to survive, grow and thrive are resilient to climate and environmental shocks and to support them with the education and skills they will need to adapt and create a green transition and better world.
To address these challenges, UNICEF is looking for a National Consultant to provide environmental technical expertise for UNICEF office as well as documenting the processes of “Increased youth education and awareness around key air quality issues in Albania “ by identifying best practices, challenges, case studies, human stories.

Timeline - September 2023 to May 2024

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:

- Master’s degree in environment-related sciences
- A minimum of five years of relevant working experience in working on environmental projects with a focus on children and adolescents.
- Proven expertise in developing strategies, programmatic approaches on climate change.
- Demonstrated very good reports’ writing skills
- Training skills and experience in the areas of climate change.
- Expertise in communication linked to air pollution prevention, climate change etc.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Previous experience in working with UN agencies will be an asset.

What to submit
1. Updated Resume
2. Letter of interest, summarising the educational background, the working experience that is relevant to the assignment, and the specific role the candidate will play in collaboration with the other experts and the inter-institutional working group
3. Proposed action plan (methodology proposed for the assignment) as per deliverables explained in the ToR
4. Financial proposal in Local Currency (inclusive of all taxes).

The financial proposal shall be submitted in local currency (LEK) and must include the consultancy fee, the communication costs and all other individual expenses or applicable costs such as travel.

At least three travels in the municipalities of Shkoder, Kurbin, Kamze, Tirane, Durres, Elbasan, Korce, Pogradec, Fier, Berat throughout the consultancy.
Travel-related costs should be included as a lump sum in the deliverables as outlined in the advertisement.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS), and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results. To view our competency framework, please visit visit  here.

 UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Advertised: 29 May 2023 Central Europe Daylight Time
Deadline: 08 June 2023 Central Europe Daylight Time

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Re-Advertised

Setting up a roster of national legal consultants with expertise on child-friendly justice and the human rights of the child

Job no: 561397
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: United States, Albania
Categories: Child Protection

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.

How can you make a difference?

PURPOSE OF ASSIGNMENT
UNICEF ALBANIA welcomes expressions of interest from experts who wish to join a local roster of pre-qualified consultants to provide technical assistance to UNICEF in Albania. The purpose of this local roster is to assist in identifying prospective external candidates for individual consultants in Albania.
UNICEF Albania is seeking local consultants with legal expertise on various areas of child-friendly and accessible justice, national human rights institutions and various aspects of human rights of the child. If selected, candidates will be placed in a stand-by Consultant Roster of qualified and experienced pre-screened consultants for short- and longer-term consultancy assignments that will have validity until 2026. These assignments may also be remote.
Becoming a Pre-Qualified Consultant in the UNICEF Roster is a one-off standard application for potential assignments. Once pre-qualified, consultants will be contacted as and when needed, to provide their offer for taking on specific assignments. Over this period, UNICEF will make use of the roster for eligible consultancy requirements. Therefore, this is a unique opportunity for any interested and qualified candidates to submit one single application and, if entered onto the Roster, to be considered for any future assignments in the relevant area of expertise.

SCOPE OF WORK
While the roster will primarily support those UNICEF outputs dedicated to children’s equitable access to child friendly justice, the work with the Parliament and with the national human rights institutions, any of the sectors of UNICEF programming around child rights may turn to this roster for identification of relevant candidates with legal expertise to provide technical and operational support in the development, planning and implementation of UNICEF programming with UNICEF Albania. Candidates will be selected in particular with regard to one or more of the following areas of expertise:

1. Criminal law (e.g. violence against children; child marriage; trafficking; cybercrime; etc.)
2. Family/civil law (e.g. child marriage; alternative care; custody; child support; domestic or gender-based violence; child protection measures; labour law; etc.)
3. Public/administrative law (e.g. public oversight bodies or national human rights institutions; migration and asylum; equality and non-discrimination (including gender); legislation in various areas of child rights; such as education, health, social care; international reporting; support for EU accession; etc.)

The consultants may be requested to deliver/contribute to one or more of the following tasks:

a) Provide expertise on reviewing and/or developing legislative/policy/regulatory framework for child rights and particularly the child’s right to and access to justice in Albania, pursuant to international, EU and Council of Europe standards.
b) Conduct research/analysis on child rights, public oversight for child rights and child-friendly and accessible justice in Albania.
c) Prepare reports and other written contributions on child rights and justice for children in Albania.
d) Advise and assist the GoA on child rights advancement as part of the process of EU accession
e) Develop and deliver capacity-building activities (training, coaching, mentoring, etc.) for law enforcement, justice professionals, national human rights institutions, and other frontline service providers in the framework of child rights and justice for children in Albania.

In the motivation letter, candidates are expected to indicate both the area(s) of expertise and task(s) as per the list above, where they feel stronger and/or have professional interest.

Deliverables cannot be estimated with certainty at this stage, but typical tasks whether individual or in collaboration with other professionals may include:
- Legal and comparative analysis; determination of gaps in legislation and/or public policies; formulation of legal opinions or conducting legal opponency of various legal documents.
- Drafting of provisions and/or amendments, such as Criminal Code, Criminal Procedures Code, Family Code, Child Rights and Protection Law, health-, education-, social care-, gender equality-, child protection-related legislation, including sub-legal acts.
- Drafting of Memoranda of Understanding/Agreement, of administrative acts, such as development of job descriptions/profiles, organigrammes, conducting capacity assessment of public authorities, etc.
- Develop, review and improve curricula, training manuals, training modules and designing other relevant types of capacity building; deliver such capacity building interventions.
- Develop advocacy pieces, serve as public speaker and influencer, moderate and facilitate public policy debate, consultations and brainstorming
- Develop public strategies and action plans in various areas of child rights, child protection, governance and/or justice
- Support Government and public oversight bodies to formulate questionnaires, tools, conduct monitoring and develop monitoring/oversight reports and recommendations for various violations of child rights
- Offer technical assistance, guidance, coaching and mentoring to various law enforcement, justice, care, public oversight professionals

ESTIMATED DURATION OF ROSTER: 36 Months

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Bachelor’s degree in law
Master’s degree, whether in Law, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Human Rights.
PhD or higher academic studies are considered a plus
A minimum of 10 (ten) years of progressively responsible, professional experience in the area of Justice for Children, and human rights of the child.
Deep knowledge, understanding of and demonstrated through work experience, publications and various engagements in the areas of expertise and tasks listed under the “Scope of Work” section of this ToR.
Previous relevant experience with the United Nations, and/or international cooperation agencies is considered an asset.
Be able to work both individually and in groups
Excellent spoken & written Albanian and English

The application to be submitted through the online portal should contain the separate attachments as listed hereunder:

i. Motivation letter indicating area(s) of expertise (Criminal law, Family/civil law, Public/administrative law and task(s) as per the list a) to e) identified under Scope of Work section above. Please indicate further subareas of expertise. You may indicate one or more areas of expertise and one or more tasks where you feel you have expertise and professional interest. This combination between areas of expertise and tasks will help UNICEF determine sub-groups of expertise as part of the roster.

ii. The latest Curriculum Vitae (CV) (to be uploaded online)

iii. Submit an indicative financial proposal with a daily fee in local currency (LEK).

iv. Scanned copies of education certificates (both Bachelor's and Master's)

Without all the above 4 documents your application will be considered incomplete and invalid and will not be considered further.

Any attempt to unduly influence UNICEF’s selection process will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant.
Joint applications of two or more individuals are not accepted.
Please note, UNICEF does not charge any fee during any stage of the process.
Female candidates meeting the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds including persons living with disabilities to apply.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).

TRAVEL

Travel when required will be determined based on the needs of the assignment and should be reflected in the fees. The manager and the consultant should agree, in advance, on the budget for the travel based on reasonable cost.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.

Advertised: 25 Apr 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Deadline: 15 May 2023 Eastern Daylight Time

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National Consultant to support the Ministry of State for Protection of Entrepreneurship in the Open Call for the Start Up Grant Scheme

Job no: 561516
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Innovation

Type of contract: Consultant
Duration: 10 months starting June 2023
Workplace: Home Based

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfil their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up.

For every child, a fair chance https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=E1xkXZs0cAQ

Purpose of Activity/Assignment:
Support UNICEF in developing a collaboration with the Ministry of Protection of Entrepreneurship to develop protocols to secure child safeguarding measures/principles in the Albanian Start- Up ecosystem and to provide holistic communication and administrational support and assistance during the evaluation and implantation of the Start-up Grant. The focus of support shall be to provide support to the ministry to promote youth people´s access and opportunity to entrepreneurship and particularly access to the startup ecosystem. The selected applicant shall provide support during the evaluation phase and after the selection of grant is received, continue to support the MoSPE as an expert on for the Start-up one-stop-shop service and provide a particular support to youth applicants or start ups with a social impacted target.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

Advertised: 28 Apr 2023 Central Europe Daylight Time
Deadline: 14 May 2023 Central Europe Daylight Time

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International consultant to design a Social & Behaviour Change strategy aiming at preventing drop-out in upper secondary schools, in three Municipalities in Albania.

Job no: 561526
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Education, Social and Behavior Change

Type of contract: Consultant
Duration: 5 months with one mission travel to Tirana, Albania
Workplace: Home based (one travel to Tirana, Albania)

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up.

For every child, a fair chance

Why Working for UNICEF

How can you make a difference?

Purpose of Activity/Assignment:

The purpose of this assignment is to design a human-centred and evidence-based Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) strategy with the aim to prevent school drop-out in upper secondary schools in three Municipalities in Albania directed to young people.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:
- Advance University Degree in social and behavioral science, including education, sociology, anthropology, communication studies, communication for development, psychology, political science, economics and/or related technical field and disciplines.

- A minimum of 10 (ten) years of progressively responsible professional experience and demonstrated track record, in one or more of the following areas is required: research and analysis on the field of SBC, SBC planning and strategy development, and/or SBC capacity building.
- Proven experience in strategy development; designing, implementing, managing, and delivering result-based programs/projects with a focus on SBC; preferably in education programmes.
- Previous relevant experience with UNICEF, United Nations agencies, international cooperation agencies or government institutions is considered an asset.
- Familiarity and knowledge of the education system and specifically dropout prevention will be an advantage
- Excellent spoken & written English is required.

What to submit

1. Updated CV
2. Letter of interest, summarising the educational background, the working experience that is relevant to the assignment.
3. Proposed methodological approach (not more than 2 pages).
4. Financial proposal in USD (inclusive of all taxes).

The financial proposal shall be submitted in USD and must include the consultancy fee, the communication costs and all other individual expenses or applicable costs.

Please note that travel costs are also to be estimated as per TORS deliverables and tasks and included in the lump sum financial offer.

The financial proposal must be broken down per deliverable.

Advertised: 28 Apr 2023 Central Europe Daylight Time
Deadline: 14 May 2023 Central Europe Daylight Time

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International consultant supporting the learning and documentation of the Early Warning System in the upper secondary schools in Albania (General and VET)

Job no: 561474
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Education

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up.

For every child, a fair chance https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=E1xkXZs0cAQ

Purpose of Activity/Assignment:
UNICEF Albania is looking to hire an international consultant in supporting the implementation of the “Early Warning System” (EWS) mechanism for the Drop Out prevention in secondary schools in Albania. The aim of this consultancy is to support the learning and documentation process, challenges, best practices from implementing of the EWS as well the provision of the technical expertise in mentoring education professionals and design the profile of youth dropouts from the secondary education system.

Scope of Work:

Albania is one of the Western Balkan countries that has the highest proportion of youth Neither in Employment Nor in Education or Training (NEET). The NEET rate for the 15-24 years old group was 24.0% in 2021. The high NEETs rate is as well a reflection of the dropout phenomenon in the VET and general upper secondary schools in Albania. Besides the general secondary education system, recent trends in VET education show a decrease in enrolment (circa 17.000 fewer students in 2020-2021 compared to 2019-2020). Often youth that drop out from education are youth from vulnerable groups (such as Roma and Egyptian, children and youth from social economic problems, children, and youth with disability). Often these youth face more social-emotional challenges and would need an increased support in developing their social-emotional skills.

In the past years, UNICEF Albania has supported the Ministry of Education and Sports in the prevention of drop out of children from the compulsory system by providing approaches, tools, and mechanisms on how to identify and address the school dropout while investing in raising the capacities of school members on how to work together in prevention and supporting the children at risk. This approach is called "Early Warning Systems" (EWS) and it aims to combat drop out by supporting children to stay in school through strategies and interventions to meet their specific needs. EWS is a system that enables schools or education authorities to recognize a red flag warning at an early stage before the student has dropped out and identifies the risk factors early enough to ensure appropriate support to keep them in school. EWS supports and requires from schools to have some capacity to plan and support students. It also requires external services and professionals, such as social workers/psycho-social staff, to some extent, help students and families that are facing the most adverse or complex situations.

In this regard, while the adaption and implementation of this mechanisms has just started in 85 general high schools and 15 VET schools, emerges the need to document the learning process in order to influence the policy implementation. On the other side, this process needs a qualified expert in EWS to support the mentoring and coaching the education professionals working with this model as well as agencies involved in the implementation process. Finally, from the implementation of this model, UNICEF will have a better opportunity to understand and develop the youth dropouts’ profile.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:
An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) Masters: Education, Psychology, Social Science, Pedagogy or other related science

Relevant working experience internationally in dropout prevention and specifically on early warning systems to prevent drop out.

Proven expertise in working with cross-sectoral approaches to ensuring systemic response to prevention of drop out of children and adolescents from primary and secondary education.

Excellent report writing skills demonstrated.

Mentoring skills and experience in the areas of supporting education professionals on topics of early warning systems, second chance education etc.

Expertise in being engaged in the design of vulnerable youth profiles in different contexts.

Fluency in written and spoken English.

Previous experience in working with UN agencies will be an asset.

What to submit
1. Updated CV
2. Letter of interest summarising the required educational background, the working experience that is relevant to the assignment, and the specific role the candidate will play
3. Proposed methodological approach and management plan as per deliverables explained in the ToR
4. Financial proposal in USD (inclusive of all taxes).

The financial proposal shall be submitted in USD, and must include the consultancy fee, the communication costs and all other individual expenses or applicable costs. The financial proposal must be broken down per deliverable.

Advertised: 27 Apr 2023 Central Europe Daylight Time
Deadline: 11 May 2023 Central Europe Daylight Time

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Time Bound LTA: Engagement of Consultants as Photographers, Videographers, Video Editors and Graphics Editors

Job no: 561221
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Communication

How can you make a difference?

PURPOSE OF ASSIGNMENT
- To provide visual documentation in the digital original format of the situation of children in Albania, in order to produce communication and advocacy materials to be used by UNICEF’s internal and external partners across various platforms. Photography guidelines can be downloaded here: photography guidelines.
- To provide videography services resulting in high-quality content for visibility and advocacy purposes.

Note: Candidates are free to apply to any category based on their qualifications and experience. They can also apply for multiple categories or all of them. UNICEF will award LTA to top-ranked candidates under each category. A candidate may be awarded LTA for one or more than one category.

OBJECTIVE(S)
The overall objective is to set up a Long-Term Agreement to facilitate and expedite the process by which the Communication Team will hire multimedia creatives as required for specific projects to develop advocacy, communication, campaign and humanitarian emergency materials that demonstrate UNICEF's activities in the field to raise awareness and funds via UNICEF social media channels.

MAJOR TASKS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED
Successful consultants must provide professionally edited and produced video and photo assets tailored for social media platforms–to inform our audiences, engage them deeply to take action on behalf of children (eg asking governments for change, reposting messaging, donating to UNICEF, etc.). Tasks include, but may not be limited to:
-Production of professional high-quality multimedia materials for UNICEF communications and advocacy objectives
-Creating and delivering video and motion graphics for various media
-Research issues and characters being documented, in-depth interviews of community, service providers, government counterparts, beneficiaries, while being mindful of sensitivities of specific situations, to support online global advocacy efforts.
-Work in close coordination (where required) with UNICEF Albania Comms & Programme team counterparts to help capture relevant, powerful stories and photo essays and short digital pieces for social media.
-Review, edit, and consolidate material, ensuring clarity and continuity of structure and core themes.
-Be available for several rounds of editing with regards to stories.
-Deliver on tight, short timelines as needed
-Production of b-roll suitable to broadcast media and with detailed shortlists
-Production of compelling photographic images
-Edited materials suitable and tailored to trends specific to individual online platforms, such as Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram reels etc.
-Online professional work examples, reels and portfolios required

Responsibilities of the Consultant:
The consultant will use their own equipment; camera, microphones, software and other accessories and software that may be required for this task.
The consultant will not give the content/material or any part thereof, to any third party without the written permission of UNICEF. All components will be a property of UNICEF, and the consultant will not share the same with anyone else.
The consultant will not put their own name or logo/emblem on the content / final product. The only organization branding will be UNICEF, if required.

Responsibilities of UNICEF:
UNICEF will provide all details pertaining to the activity and the requirements
UNICEF will orient the consultant on UNICEF’s branding and production guidelines
Consultants may be required to work on Saturdays and Sundays, based on the requirements of the assignment.

DELIVERABLES:

1. Photography
- Photo shooting
- Preproduction planning and pitching ideas
- Broad edits of photographic assignments
- Photo essays

2. Video production and post-production
- Preproduction planning and pitching ideas
- Filming first person stories in the field
- Broll for broadcast media
- Social media edit no longer than 1.5 mins formatted for 1x1, 16x9, 9x17
- International versions of all projects
- Graphics and subtitles in all UN languages
- On occasions longer format videos for youtube up to 5 mins
- LiveStreaming on Social Media

3. Motion Graphics
- Creating and delivering motion graphics for video assets
- Working with art and creative teams to select audio, video, colors, animation, etc. for graphic design
- Editing video footage and adding effects/elements to enhance motion graphics
- Work that demonstrates the latest graphic design techniques and trends

4. Editor
- Professional video editing of short format videos tailored to digital platforms
- Creative graphics treatments
- Submission of assets in all formats applicable to social media platform specification
- Shortlist and scrips
- International versions of all projects
- Graphics and subtitles in all UN languages
- On occasions longer format videos for Youtube up to 5 mins

ESTIMATED DURATION OF LTA: 36 Months

Advertised: 18 Apr 2023 Central Europe Daylight Time
Deadline: 02 May 2023 Central Europe Daylight Time

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Job no: 560558
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Child Protection

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
- Master’s in Psychology, medicine/mental health, public order, pedagogy, or another related science. PhD is an advantage
- Extensive expertise (10 or more years) in police work, psychology and/or working with children;
- Familiarity with Albania and/or the subregion and awareness of the typical challenges related to justice system reform
- Previous expertise in preparing and delivering training in forensic interviews of children
- Strong analytical, writing, presentation, and communication skills
- Excellent command of English

What to submit
1. Letter of interest, summarising the educational background, the candidate’s motivation and the working experience that is relevant to the assignment
2. Proposed methodological approach
3. Updated Resume
4. Financial proposal (The financial proposal shall be submitted in USD, and must include the consultancy fee, the communication costs and all other individual expenses or applicable costs. The financial proposal must be broken down per deliverable)

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).
To view our competency framework, please visit  here.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.

Advertised: 27 Mar 2023 Central Europe Daylight Time
Deadline: 17 Apr 2023 Central Europe Daylight Time

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National experts for child and adolescent mental health programming

Job no: 559810
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania, Austria
Categories: Adolescent Development, Health, Early Childhood Development, Health and Nutrition

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:
- Master’s in Public Health, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychology; Sociology; Social policies public finance or related areas.
- A minimum of 5 (five) years of progressively responsible, professional experience in the area of mental health of children and adolescents
- Experience in designing, implementing, managing, and delivering result-based programs /projects with a focus on mental health and psychosocial wellbeing of children and adolescents or any other similar cross-cutting programme as per one of the areas identified through this TOR
- Previous relevant experience with the United Nations, international cooperation agencies or government institutions is considered an asset.
- Excellent spoken & written Albanian and English

What to submit - Applicants are invited to:
- Duly complete the online UNICEF application including technical questions
- Attach the latest CV
- Attach motivation letter indicating the main area(s) of technical area expertise as per the areas a)-m) listed above and preferred area(s) of work
- Submit an indicative financial proposal with daily fee in local currency ( LEK) . Applications without a daily fee will not be considered.

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Advertised: 27 Feb 2023 W. Europe Standard Time
Deadline: 13 Mar 2023 W. Europe Standard Time

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National and Albanian speaking consultants for roster for in Education area of programming

Job no: 559015
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Adolescent Development, Child Protection, Early Childhood Development

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:
- Master’s in education; Pedagogy; Psychology; Sociology; Early Childhood Development; Social policies public finance or related areas
- A minimum of 5 (five) years of progressively responsible, professional experience and demonstrated track record, in one of the categories under Education area as explained above in this TOR
(see A to R)
- Experience in designing, implementing, managing, and delivering result-based programs /projects with a focus on Education or any other similar cross-cutting programme.
- Previous relevant experience with the United Nations, international cooperation agencies or government institutions is considered an asset.
- Excellent spoken & written Albanian and English

What to submit
Applicants are invited to:
- Duly complete the online UNICEF application
- Attach the latest CV
- Attach motivation letter indicating the main area(s) of technical area expertise and preferred area(s) of work e.g., Area 1 Education (subcomponent)a) High-level policy analysis and advice). More than one subcomponent can be chosen (include also start date availability and preference for online or face-to-face work)
- Submit financial proposal with daily fee. Applications without a daily fee will not be considered.

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Advertised: 20 Feb 2023 Central Europe Standard Time
Deadline: 28 Feb 2023 Central Europe Standard Time

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National and Albanian speaking consultants for roster for adolescent development area programming

Job no: 559013
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Adolescent Development

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:
- Master’s in Education; Pedagogy; Psychology; Sociology; Social policies public finance or related areas.
- Experience in designing, implementing, managing, and delivering result-based programs /projects with a focus on Adolescents or any other similar cross cutting programme as per one of the areas requested above (from point A to P)
- Previous relevant experience with the United Nations, international cooperation agencies or government institutions is considered an asset.
- Excellent spoken & written Albanian and English

What to submit
Applicants are invited to:
- Duly complete the online UNICEF application including technical questions
- Attach the latest CV
- Attach motivation letter indicating the main area(s) of technical area expertise and preferred area(s) of work e.g., Area 1 Adolescents(subcomponent a) Policy development for adolescents and youth in Albania. More than one subcomponent can be chosen (include also start date availability and preference for online or face-to-face work)
- Submit financial proposal with daily fee. Applications without a daily fee will not be considered.

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Advertised: 20 Feb 2023 Central Europe Standard Time
Deadline: 28 Feb 2023 Central Europe Standard Time

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(Extended) Evaluation national consultant for the inter- sectoral intervention for case management of justice for children in Albania

Job no: 558205
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Research, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

Type of contract: Consultant
Duration: 9 months starting February 2023
Workplace: Home based with two travels to Tirana, Albania

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:
An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in area of Law, social science, and related disciplines
At least 10 years of documented experience in justice for children programmatic area;
Experience and knowledge of inter-agency work and case management for vulnerable individuals;
Experience in primary data collection, including with vulnerable individuals and children;
Preferably previous experience in evaluation exercises;
Ability to produce content for high standard Reports in English;
Preferably familiarity with UNICEF and the UN system;
Communication and presentation skills;
Strong ethical awareness.

What to submit
1. Previous work conducted in this area of expertise including links, samples of work (the 2-3 most recent, and for which evaluation has played the leading role, and/or attribution of the consultant can be identified).
2. Cover letter to confirm the ability to perform the tasks, confirm qualifications, relevant for the TOR, and confirm that there are no potential or direct conflict of interest in the conduct of this evaluation.
3. A concept paper (not longer than 3 pages) providing the plan for conducting this consultancy, identifying the tasks / deliverables and the confirmation on the working days for each deliverable. In case of proposing different working days from the estimates in the TOR, a rationale should be provided.
4. Financial proposal in Albanian Leke (inclusive of all taxes). Financial Proposal to be submitted as a total (lump sum), detailing the breakdown per each task / deliverable, identifying daily working fee, administrative and travel costs. The travel related costs should be part of the amount for the respective deliverable for which travel is required.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

Advertised: 12 Jan 2023 Central Europe Standard Time
Deadline: 05 Feb 2023 Central Europe Standard Time

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Evaluation team leader / international consultant for the inter- sectoral intervention for case management of justice for children in Albania

Job no: 558126
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Research, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

Type of contract: Consultant
Duration: 8 months starting February 2023
Workplace: Home based with two travels to Tirana, Albania

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
- An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Law, social science, political science and humanities research and/or evaluation-related disciplines
- At least 12 years’ of documented experience in conducting mixed-methods implementation of evaluations and research - Preferably in the field of justice for children/child protection; and/or multi-sectoral work and systems approaches.
- Knowledge of evaluating or implementing bringing pilot projects to scale.
- Experience in managing a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to produce content for high standard reports in English.
- Presentation and communication skills.
- Preferably familiarity with UNICEF and the UN system.
- Preferably, experience in the Southeast European region or Albania.

What to submit
- Previous work conducted in this area of expertise including links, samples of work (the 2-3 most recent, and for which evaluation has played the leading role, and/or attribution of the consultant can be identified).
- Cover letter to confirm the ability to perform the tasks, confirm qualifications, relevant for the TOR, and confirm that there are no potential or direct conflict of interest in the conduct of the evaluation
- A concept note (not longer than 5 pages) providing the consultant’s proposed approach/methodology and plan for conducting the consultancy, including the confirmation on the working days for each task/deliverable. In case of proposing different working days from the estimates in the TOR, a rationale should be provided.
- Financial proposal in USD (inclusive of all taxes). Financial Proposal to be submitted as a total (lump sum), having the breakdown per each task / deliverable, providing for daily working fee, administrative and travel costs. The travel related costs should be part of the amount for the respective deliverable for which travel is required. Note that translation services for the international consultant during Inception mission and data collection (interviews) will be provided by UNICEF Albania

For every Child, you demonstrate…

Advertised: 03 Jan 2023 Central Europe Standard Time
Deadline: 15 Jan 2023 Central Europe Standard Time

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(Extended) National Consultant on Monitoring and Evaluation

Job no: 558085
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Child Protection

Type of contract: Consultant
Duration: 12 months from February 2023 to January 2024
Workplace: Home based

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

- Post-graduate degree in Social Sciences, International Development, Development Studies, Social Welfare, Social Policy, Social Work or related fields;
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in the field of M&E assessment and development plan, strategic planning, experience in shaping change management;
- Proven experience in conducting policy analysis, assessments, costing of laws and policies, with focus on development, social or gender equality policies;
- Ability to produce content for high standard deliverables in both Albanian and English;
- Previous experience in the social welfare field, specializing on issues related to trafficking, children, their protection, migration and development, human rights and welfare/wellbeing;
- Proven experience of having undertaken similar assignments will be an added value;
- Sensitivity towards ethics with regards to human and child rights issues;
- Very good planning and time management skills;
- Ability to work closely with national and international actors with tight deadlines and with minimal supervision;
- Excellent analytical capacities; excellent ability to synthesize information and relate action to results.

For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s core values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (https://www.unicef.org/about/unicef-culture)
View our functional competencies framework UNICEF Competency Definitions.pdf

Advertised: 14 Dec 2022 Central Europe Standard Time
Deadline: 12 Jan 2023 Central Europe Standard Time

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(Extended) International Consultant to develop qualitative measurements for Human trafficking programme

Job no: 557991
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Child Protection

Type of contract: Consultant, part-time
Duration: 3 months from February 2023 to April 2023
Workplace: Home based with one possible field trip (international travel)

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

- Advanced university degree (Master), preferably in social studies or related fields.
- At least 5 years’ of documented experience in working with programmes countering human trafficking;
- Strong expertise in strategic and programme planning, theory of change, results frameworks and monitoring;
- Preferably previous experience in developing qualitative tools exercises;
- Preferably working experience with programme implementation with UN Agencies;
- Strong analytical skills;
- Ability to produce content for high standard deliverables/reports in English.

Advertised: 16 Dec 2022 Central Europe Standard Time
Deadline: 12 Jan 2023 Central Europe Standard Time

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National Consultants to assess the regulatory framework and capacity gaps which prevent identification of trafficking among foreign unaccompanied children and asylum seekers

Job no: 558119
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Child Protection

Type of contract: Consultant
Duration: 4 months from January 2023 to April 2023
Workplace: Home based

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
- Master’s degree in Law
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in the field of M&E assessment and development plan, strategic planning, experience in shaping change management;
- Proof of expertise in migration/asylum law for the first Consultant
- Sound knowledge of international protection standards
- Familiar with the Albanian protection and reception system for migrants/refugees and family law especially guardianship, care and custodial arrangements, international protection and best interest procedure
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Strong communication skills - both oral and written
- Excellent drafting and editing skills in English
- Fluency in English and Albanian

Desired additional qualification and skills:
- Ph.D. or specialization in respectively Migration and/or Asylum Law, and Family Law
- Ideally a practicing lawyer with knowledge of relevant national procedures
- Familiarity with the transposition and application of relevant international laws/EU Law
- Previous experience with UNICEF or another UN agency
- Previous experience in Child Protection programming
- Applications submitted as a team of 2 experts are highly encouraged

For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s core values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS), and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

To view our competency framework, please visit here UNICEF Values

Advertised: 21 Dec 2022 Central Europe Standard Time
Deadline: 03 Jan 2023 Central Europe Standard Time

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Consultant to strengthen UNICEF’s capacities for gender transformative programming in the sub-region, Albania, Kosovo1244, North Macedonia, 11 months, working from home

Job no: 556552
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Pristina
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania, North Macedonia, Kosovo
Categories: Gender Development

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Bachelor’s degree in gender studies, behavioural sciences, development studies, social studies, public policy, management, or any other related and relevant field (Master’s or PHD is an asset).
At least three years of professional experience with a direct focus on gender programmes and -analysis with a demonstrated track record in research and data and analyzing programme results. (Additional years of experience is an asset.)
Strong technical and analytical skills and sectoral familiarity of undertaking gender analysis in areas such as Health, Education, ECD, Child Protection, GBV, Adolescent Development and Participation, as well as Social Policy and an understanding of the impact of gender norms across these areas. As well as some demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, managing, and delivering results-based programmes / projects on gender. (Required.)
Prior demonstrated experience undertaking training workshops; programme and results analysis; preparing results reports, strategies, action plans, and gender reviews of country programmes, and/or evaluations as well as designing cross sectorial matrix management tools and responsibilities, including demonstrated experience working in developing with teams/specialists with less knowledge on gender transformative programming.(Required.)
Sound knowledge of international gender mainstreaming approaches and frameworks, as well as gender analysis (Required.)
Awareness and familiarity with relevant UNICEF policies (Gender Action Plan), guidelines and strategies is an asset. Previous working experience with UNICEF or other UN agencies especially in the area of gender is also considered a strong asset.
Awareness of key gender issues in the sub region impacting Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia (Required). Experience working the Western Balkans context will be considered an asset.
Fluency in English (written & verbal skills) (Required).

Knowledge of one or several local languages of Albania, Kosovo, N. Macedonia is considered an asset.

Advertised: 28 Oct 2022 Middle East Daylight Time
Deadline: 07 Nov 2022 Middle East Standard Time

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Social Policy Specialist (Social Protection), NO-3, Tirana duty station (open to Albanian Citizens only)

Job no: 555977
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: NO-3
Location: Albania
Categories: Social Policy

Position Level: NO-3
Contract Type: Fixed term
Duty Station: Tirana
Working type: full-time, office-based

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
• Education: An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, or another relevant technical field.
• Work Experience: A minimum of five years of relevant professional work experience is required.
Experience working in a developing country is considered as a strong asset.
Background and/or familiarity with emergency is considered as a strong asset.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in English and Albanian language is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.
• Competency Profile:
a) Core competencies
- Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1)
- Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)
- Works Collaboratively with others (2)
- Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)
- Innovates and Embraces Change (2)
- Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)
- Drives to achieve impactful results (2)
- Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)

Advertised: 10 Oct 2022 Central Europe Daylight Time
Deadline: 24 Oct 2022 Central Europe Daylight Time

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Child Protection Officer, NO-2, temporary appointment, Tirana duty station (open to national candidates only)

Job no: 555272
Contract type: Temporary Appointment
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: NO-2
Location: Albania
Categories: Child Protection

Position Level: NO-2
Contract Type: temporary appointment
Duty Station: Tirana
Duration: 12 months, from November 2022 to October 2023
Working type: full-time, office-based

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Education: A university degree in one of the following fields is required: international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, international law, or another relevant social science field.
• Work Experience:
- A minimum of five years of professional experience in social development planning and management in child protection related areas is required.
- Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset.
- Multi-stakeholder coordination experience is required. Similar experience in the context of emergency would be an added value.
- Experience of working on prevention and response to human trafficking would be an asset.
- Relevant experience in programme development in child protection related areas in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
- Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts is an added advantage.
Language Proficiency: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
• Competency Profile:
a) Core competencies
- Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
- Works Collaboratively with others (1)
- Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
- Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
- Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
- Drives to achieve impactful results (1)
- Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

Advertised: 16 Sep 2022 Central Europe Daylight Time
Deadline: 02 Oct 2022 Central Europe Daylight Time

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(Extended) National consultant for UNICEF Albania office to support MHSP in the efforts of opening chapter 19

Job no: 554098
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Social Policy

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

- Advanced degree or equivalent in relevant areas of studies such as: law, economics, education, social science, international and European relations & management.

- More than 10 years of demonstrated professional experience with social policy analysis.

- Demonstrated experience in report writing.

- More than 10 years of professional experience related with EU accession negotiations in the area of social policies.

- Preferred experience in at least one Western Balkan country in EU accession related matters (preferably in a candidate country)

- Language skills: business fluency in English

What to submit:

Letter of intent to confirm the ability to perform the tasks and confirm qualifications.
Previous work conducted in this area of expertise including links, samples of work.
A concept paper (not longer than 1-2 pages) providing the consultant’s methodology, references, plan for conducting this consultancy.
Daily fee in albanian (inclusive of all taxes)

Advertised: 13 Sep 2022 Central Europe Daylight Time
Deadline: 28 Sep 2022 Central Europe Daylight Time

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(Extended) International consultant to support the University of Tirana to assess the national capacities and demand regarding Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) in Albania

Job no: 555117
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Social and Behavior Change

Type of contract: Consultant, part-time
Duration: 7 months from October 2022 to April 2023
Workplace: Home based with one possible field trip (international travel)

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
• Advanced University Degree (PhD or higher) in social & behaviour change communication, sociology, anthropology, social sciences, psychology, monitoring and evaluation, or other relevant technical field and disciplines;
• Excellent spoken & written English is required
• A minimum of 10 (ten) years of progressively responsible professional experience and demonstrated track record, in one or more of the following areas is required: research and analysis on the field of SBCC, SBCC planning and strategy development, or SBCC capacity building.
• Proven experience in strategy development, SBCC capacity assessment; designing, implementing, managing and delivering result-based programs / projects with a focus on SBCC or any other similar cross cutting programme.
• Previous relevant experience with UNICEF, United Nations agencies, international cooperation agencies or government institutions is considered an asset.

Advertised: 12 Sep 2022 Central Europe Daylight Time
Deadline: 02 Oct 2022 Central Europe Daylight Time

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Operations Associate GS-6 Temporary Appointment

Job no: 554915
Contract type: Temporary Appointment
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: G-6
Location: Albania
Categories: Operations

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Completion of secondary education is required. Technical or university courses related to the field of work and/or university degree will be considered as asset
A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in administrative or clerical work experience is required, preferably in Operations
Similar experience from UN system organization will be considered as an asset.
Fluency in English and Albanian language is required.

UNICEF competencies required for this post are

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Appointments are also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid).

Advertised: 07 Sep 2022 Central Europe Daylight Time
Deadline: 21 Sep 2022 Central Europe Daylight Time

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National Consultant to support monitoring of the National Plan of Deinstitutionalization 2020-2022

Job no: 554096
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Child Protection

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:

Master degree in the discipline of social sciences.
At least 5 years of experience in information analysis/report writing.
Strong knowledge and previous engagement in sectorial strategies development/monitoring.
Strong skills in team interactions.

What to submit:

Cover letter, clearly articulating the roadmap / outline of the process proposed by the consultant to undertake the TOR.
Updated CV/P11 with reference/links to previous work relevant to the ToR.
Financial proposal in Albanian Lek per working day, inclusive of taxes.

Advertised: 16 Aug 2022 Central Europe Daylight Time
Deadline: 30 Aug 2022 Central Europe Daylight Time

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National consultant for UNICEF Albania office to support MHSP in the efforts of opening chapter 19

Job no: 554098
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Social Policy

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

- Advanced degree or equivalent in relevant areas of studies such as: law, economics, education, social science, international and European relations & management.

- More than 10 years of demonstrated professional experience with social policy analysis.

- Demonstrated experience in report writing.

- More than 10 years of professional experience related with EU accession negotiations in the area of social policies.

- Preferred experience in at least one Western Balkan country in EU accession related matters (preferably in a candidate country)

- Language skills: business fluency in English

What to submit:

Letter of intent to confirm the ability to perform the tasks and confirm qualifications.
Previous work conducted in this area of expertise including links, samples of work.
A concept paper (not longer than 1-2 pages) providing the consultant’s methodology, references, plan for conducting this consultancy.
Daily fee in albanian (inclusive of all taxes)

Advertised: 16 Aug 2022 Central Europe Daylight Time
Deadline: 31 Aug 2022 Central Europe Daylight Time

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Human Resources Associate GS6, Tirana Albania #121419, Temporary Appointment (364 days)

Job no: 553555
Contract type: Temporary Appointment
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: G-6
Location: Albania
Categories: Human Resources

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:

Education: Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses in the area of human resource management.

Experience: A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible human resources work experience required

Language Requirements: Fluency in English and in Albanian is required. Working knowledge of another UN language would be an asset.

What to submit:

Previous work conducted in this area of expertise including links, samples of work.
A concept paper (not longer than 1-2 pages) providing the consultant’s methodology, references, plan for conducting this consultancy.
Fee per day in Albanian Lek (inclusive of all taxes)

UNICEF competencies required for this post are:

Closing Date: 16 Aug 2022

National consultant for UNICEF Albania office to support MOES in the efforts of opening chapter 26 of EU accession plan

Job no: 552808
Contract type: Consultancy
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Education

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Advanced degree or equivalent in relevant areas of studies such as law, economics, international and European relations & management, Education, Social Science, Psychology or related fields
More than 10 years of professional experience related with EU education culture policy
Experience related to EU accession negotiation in the area of education, Culture and youth
Experience in at least one Western Balkan country in EU accession related matters (preferable in a candidate country)
Language skills: business fluency in English

What to submit:

Previous work conducted in this area of expertise including links, samples of work.
A concept paper (not longer than 1-2 pages) providing the consultant’s methodology, references, plan for conducting this consultancy.
Fee per day in Albanian Lek (inclusive of all taxes)

Closing Date: 16 July 2022

National Consultant for provision of ICT in education to support UNICEF Albania efforts in blended and digital learning

Job no: 552783
Contract type: Consultancy
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Education

To advocate for every child you will have…

Advanced University degree in Information Systems Management, ICT Management, Digital Education, Instructional Design, Engineering, Computer, and other relevant sciences.
More than 5 years specific experience on ICT for learning or digital learning is an advantage.
Project management experience will constitute an advantage.
Good technical understanding and familiarity with information management systems.
Proven experience on capacity building.
Previous work experience with Government, UN/UNICEF or other international organization would be considered as an advantage.
Excellent oral and written communications in English and Albanian is required

Closing Date: 17 July 2022

International Consultant for the data gap assessment on MICS indicators in Albania

Job no: 552171
Contract type: Consultancy
Duty Station: Tirana
Level: Consultancy
Location: Albania
Categories: Education

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Master degree in Education, Administration, Human Rights, Children Rights
Excellent language skills in both Albanian and English.
BA/LLB in Education/ Administration/ Human Rights, Children Rights or related fields
Proven program/ project management skills in the 3-5 past years
At least 5 years of relevant working experience in domains requiring knowledge of Education/ Youth related activities and administration and logistics support to operationalizing programs/ projects
The candidate should demonstrate strong knowledge of the education system, youth set up in Albania, administrative aspects of project implementation, coordination skills considering national and local stakeholders’ involvement, logistics skills to organize field visits, events, activities etc.
Very motivated to achieve the work objectives and to work in a dynamic working environment.
Flexible to take new challenges and paths that a new emerging project might take

What to submit:
An updated CV
A letter of interest defining expertise and value added for the position
Monthly fee in ALL

Closing Date: 30 June 2022

International Consultant for the data gap assessment on MICS indicators in Albania

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Relevant academic background in statistics and data analysis (Master degree)
At least 15 years’ experience in working with statistics, including survey and administrative data.
Strong knowledge on MICS.
Strong skills in analysis and report writing.
Proven capacity in undertaking data gap assessment and providing recommendations for data systems.
Preferably previous experience in the western Balkan region.
Excellent oral and written command of English is essential.
Demonstrated ability to work in a complex environment and to establish harmonious and effective relationships with stakeholders.
Integrity and ability to handle confidential information in accordance with policies and protocols on use of information.

To submit in support of the above:

Cover letter, clearly articulating the availability for the consultant, and how the profile of the candidate fits to the ToR advertised.
Technical note (up to 2 pages), that presents the technical understanding of the ToRs.
Updated CV with reference to previous work relevant to the ToR.
Daily fee in USD (all taxes inclusive)

Closing Date: 19 June 2022

(Extended) Title of position: National Individual contractor to serve as Site Manager for the multi-disciplinary ‘one-stop centers’ for child survivors of violence

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Education:

University degree in human rights, humanities, psychology, sociology, international law or other social science fields, etc.

Work Experience

At least 3 years of practicing experience as a social worker/legal counselor providing services to vulnerable and sexual/domestic violence victims

What to submit

- updated CV

- monthly offer in ALL (inclusive of all taxes)

Closing Date: 7 June 2022

(Extended) Title of position: National Individual Contractors to serve as Case Manager for the multi-disciplinary ‘one-stop centers’ for child survivors from violence

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Education:

Master’s degree in human rights, humanities, psychology, sociology.

What to submit

- updated CV
- monthly offer in ALL (inclusive of taxes)

Closing Date: 7 June 2022

(Extended) Title of position: Roster of National Consultants on Social Behavior and Change communication (SBCC)

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:

Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or higher) in social and behavioral change science, sociology, anthropology, psychology, education, communication, monitoring and evaluation and social sciences, or other relevant technical; field and disciplines

Closing Date: 7 June 2022

Title of position: National Consultant to support UNICEF Albania for the development of the career guidance program

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:

Advanced university degree (Master’s level or higher, preferably a PhD) in career counselling, education, or any other social science field. Degree in Career Development, Education, Social Science, Psychology etc
Proficiency in English (spoken and written) is required.
Demonstrated capacity /experience in conducting career guidance programming and curriculum development
Experience in delivering training of trainers in the area of education, career guidance etc
Experience with and adolescent’s youth will be an advantage
very motivated to achieve the work objectives and collaborate with people

Closing Date: 08 May 2022

Title of position: International Consultant to support UNICEF Albania for the development of the career guidance program

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:

Advanced university degree (Master’s level or higher, preferably a PhD) in career counselling, education, or any other social science field.
Proficiency in English (spoken and written) is required.
Demonstrated capacity and up to 10 years of experience in conducting career guidance programming and curriculum development
Experience in delivering training of trainers in career guidance based on developed framework.
Experience in youth will be an advantage
Very motivated to achieve the work objectives and collaboratively working

Closing Date: 08 May 2022

Title of position: National Consultant to support CVE Center in Albania

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:

Education:

Master Degree in law, international law, preferable from an EU university;
Any specialization in Project Planning is a plus with particular focus on P/CVE;
PhD in a relevant field of consultancy is preferable.

Knowledge and Personal qualifications:

Excellent understanding of rules and protocols related to Government operations. Good knowledge of the Albanian Public Administration;
Demonstrate strong research skills, experience in drafting strategies, legislative measures (laws, decision of council of ministers, instructions)
Proficiency in the use of MS Office package, especially Excel and Power Point.
Ability to deliver when working under pressure and within changing circumstances and solution-oriented mindset;
Excellent interpersonal, networking and team building skills;

Work experience:

At least 7 (seven) years of relevant working experience in domains requiring knowledge of European and administrative law;
At least 7 (seven) years working with EU Projects on project implementation or coordination;
Proven experience in the field of youth empowerment through education;
Proven ability to deliver high quality output in implementation of projects;
Other experiences/consultancy with international organizations, like UN, or EU agency related are preferable;
Track record of preparing high quality documents.
Any previous experience with CVE Center is a plus.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:

Excellent understanding of rules and protocols related to Government operations. Good knowledge of the Albanian Public Administration;
Demonstrate strong research skills, experience in drafting strategies, legislative measures (laws, decision of council of ministers, instructions)
Proficiency in the use of MS Office package, especially Excel and Power Point.
Ability to deliver when working under pressure and within changing circumstances and solution-oriented mindset;
Excellent interpersonal, networking and team building skills;
Excellent knowledge of written and spoken Albanian, English.

Closing Date: 3 May 2022

Title of position: National Consultant to support UNICEF Albania office with child right expertise to Parliament of Albania

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:

An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Law
A minimum of 5 years of cumulative experience in legislative processes, public accountability, and participation processes, preferably with the Parliament
Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergencies is considered an asset.
Fluency in English and Albanian is required.
Good understanding of the budget processes
Excellent knowledge of the international standards and specifics of child rights and protection and previous contributions to this area
Excellent analytical and advocacy skills
Excellent writing and public communication skills
Computer skills including internet navigation and various office applications

Closing Date: 23 March 2022

Title of position: Administrative Assistant, GS5, Tirana Albania

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:

Completion of secondary education preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the business administration or logistics considered as an advantage.
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative or clerical work experience
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to perform tasks timely with high accuracy.
Ability to interpret and apply guidelines.
Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment.
Advanced knowledge in the Microsoft Suite of Products (including MS Word, MS Excel & MS PowerPoint) is required.
Fluent in English and Albanian (verbal and written). Position may require travel within and outside the country.

Closing Date: 07 March 2022