Chief of Party, Kosovo
CounterpartPristina, Kosovo
Posted June 12, 2018
Full Time
About the Company
Counterpart Brand is a global development organization that partners with local actors to build sustainable communities where people can thrive. With a focus on food security, democracy, human rights, governance, health, nutrition, and peace and security, Counterpart works across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean to strengthen community capacity and shape their own destinies. The organization’s distinctive approach combines citizen, government, civil society, and private sector collaboration to deliver evidence‑based, locally owned solutions. Since 1965, Counterpart has leveraged its deep regional expertise and a network of more than 65 country programs to advance the United Nations Global Goals and support partners such as USAID and USDA.
Job Description
Counterpart International is seeking a Chief of Party to support the Kosovo Up to Youth Activity, which aims to address youth vulnerable to social exclusion. The ideal candidate will have experience in senior-level program management with USAID or other donors, and a strong background in youth and community resilience and economic empowerment.
Requirements
- Relevant degree in a related field
- Minimum of 8-10 years of progressively responsible experience in international development
- Experience supervising teams of diverse staff and demonstrated leadership capacity
- Previous experience managing USAID-funded programs highly preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English required
- Prior experience working in official languages in Kosovo (Albanian and Serbian) strongly preferred