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IPKO Foundation is hiring!

Call for applications – One Project Assistant at Innovation HUB Lipjan 

Position: Project Assistant 

Period:  January 2024 – June 2025 with possibility of extension 

Deadline to apply: January 25, 2024  

Who are we? 

IPKO Foundation is a non-profit foundation in Kosovo that supports the development of future  generations of leaders who use technology to implement innovative solutions to local and national  development challenges, while enabling an environment where they can reach their full potential through an improved policy and institutional context. We are known by partners for being creative,  competent, responsible, collaborative, and trusted to undertake initiatives that create sustainable  solutions. Our work is at the nexus of public institutions, the private sector, and non-governmental  entities.   

 

Criteria and qualifications: 

  • At least two years of relevant experience 
  • At least a Bachelor's degree level in a relevant discipline such as social science or education is required. 
  • Experience in planning, presenting, and coordinating the work of project implementation activities 
  • Experience with developing and/or implementing work plans for field-based projects preferred 
  • Experience in working with CSOs 
  • Fluency in Albanian and English language, both written and oral, to be able to communicate professionally with senior stakeholders is required. 
  • Be open-minded and have strong coordination and communication skills. 
  • Flexible and highly motivated to work with other team members 
  • Ability to work independently and in a team 

 

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  

  • Work closely with Hub Project Officer for overall project implementation in Hub. Primary contact will be the Project Officer in Hub and contact the Project Manager in Prishtina for additional information about the project and others. 
  • Together with the Hub Project Officer conduct outreach and mobilization with high schools to present the project 
  • Assist to facilitate and deliver best practices, trainings and workshops programme for students and mentors 
  • Mentor and monitor participating students in trainings; 
  • Assist in the coordination of project planning and preparation of activities  
  • Serve as focal point with students for administrative coordination of project implementation activities 
  • Coordinate and organise meetings, trainings and other project-related trainings, and prepare the necessary materials, including presentations, program guide, agendas and minutes; 
  • Assist the Hub Project Officer in data collection, data entry in Podio and report consolidation. 
  • Assist the Hub Officer in developing visuals materials for communication such as student recruitment, emails, and event invitations; assisting with other design, review, and production, as needed 
  • Providing general administrative and organizational support as needed 
  • Other duties as assigned. 

 

 

What do we offer: 

  • High quality day-to-day team work 
  • Engagement in innovative, youth-driven projects 
  • Networking opportunities 
  • Expanding of your professional network 

 

How to apply: 

If you are interested in the position, send your CV and a cover letter to the following email address: hr@ipkofoundation.org: The subject of the email should be: Application for Project Assistant Innovation HUB Lipjan 

IPKO Foundation appreciates all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.