Economic Growth Specialist - Kosovo
CounterpartPristina, Kosovo
Posted July 25, 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 an Economic Growth Specialist to support a bid in Kosovo: Up to Youth opportunity. The role requires experience in economic development, youth workforce development, and social cohesion in community-based programming.
Requirements
- Relevant degree in a related field
- Minimum of 4-6 years of progressively responsible experience in international development
- Experience working on programs on economic growth, workforce development, and/or youth development programs
- In-depth knowledge of local factors that may influence economic growth, job creation, increase in youth workforce opportunities, and more
- Experience working effectively with government officials, non-government partners, and USAID and/or other donors
- Demonstrated leadership capacity and experience supervising teams of diverse staff
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Prior experience working in official languages in Kosovo (Albanian and Serbian); strongly preferred