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Call for applications – One Project Officer at Innovation HUB Lipjan 

Position: Project Officer at Innovation Hub Lipjan  

Period:  February 2024 – December 2024 with possibility of extension 

Application Deadline: February 03, 2024  

 

Join the Innovation Revolution! Exciting Opportunity for Project Officer at Innovation Hub Lipjan 

 

Are you passionate about driving positive change through innovative solutions? Do you thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment? If so, the IPKO Foundation invites you to be a part of our transformative team as a Project Officer at Innovation Hub Lipjan. 

About the project:  

Since 2019, IPKO Foundation has been actively collaborating with UNICEF Program in Kosovo. Through this partnership, we have successfully implemented Upshift, Podium and Ponder workshops in Gjilan and Lipjan, benefiting high school students. The project increase students’ employability and career awareness and enhance their entrepreneurial skills and knowledge to enable self-employment. Further, the project will provide young women and men with critical thinking skills enabling them to distinguish between truthful and false information regarding their future development, as well as improve the relevance of education in upper secondary schools by creating closer links within the community. 

 

Who We Are:  

At the IPKO Foundation, we are more than just a non-profit organization; we are catalysts for change, empowering future leaders to leverage technology for innovative solutions to local and national challenges. Our commitment to fostering an environment where individuals can reach their full potential, coupled with our reputation for creativity, competence, and responsibility, makes us a trusted force in the realm of sustainable development. 

Criteria and Qualifications: 

  • 3+ years of relevant experience in Project Management 
  • BA degree in Education, Social Science, or Economy (preferred) 
  • Proven experience in planning, presenting, and coordinating project implementation activities 
  • Familiarity with working with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) 
  • Experience collaborating with Public Local Institutions and Schools 
  • Fluency in both Albanian and English, both written and oral 
  • Open-minded with strong coordination and communication skills 
  • Flexibility and high motivation for collaborative teamwork 

 

What You'll Do:  

As a Project Officer at Innovation Hub Lipjan, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our projects. Your responsibilities will include: 

  • Managing and overseeing the ongoing initiatives in Innovation Hub Lipjan  
  • Conducting outreach and mobilization with high schools to introduce and promote the project 
  • Organizing regular meetings with project stakeholders to foster collaboration 
  • Facilitating and delivering best practices, training, and workshop programs for students and mentors 
  • Providing support and supervision for the Project Hub Assistant 
  • Mentoring and monitoring project activities 
  • Preparing narrative and financial reports 
  • Collaborating closely with and supporting IPKO Foundation’s Project Manager 

 

What We Offer: 

  • Competitive salary 
  • Engagement in youth-driven, cutting-edge projects  
  • High-quality day-to-day teamwork in a vibrant and innovative setting 
  • Networking opportunities within our diverse professional community 
  • Expansion of your professional network 

 

How to Apply:  

If you're ready to make a difference and be part of a transformative journey, send your CV and a compelling cover letter to hr@ipkofoundation.org. Use "Application for Project Officer Innovation Hub Lipjan" as the subject of your email. We appreciate all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Seize the opportunity to be a catalyst for change and drive innovation with us at Innovation Hub Lipjan. Join us in shaping the future!