Kosovo
Non-profits and non-governmental organizations
Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Forestry or relevant field (e.g. Computer Engineering)
OR
2 or more years of training and experience using data collection tools relevant to role, such as GIS/ArcView, statistical software and mapping applications
OR
Research and analysis skills relevant to role (e.g. impact evaluation results frameworks, assessment, biological monitoring)
All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:
Familiarity with energy and climate issues, including decarbonization, renewable energy, and transition.
Experience in climate resilience, environmental planning, nature-based solutions, energy policy, or related areas.
Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or spatial tools for environmental analysis and planning.
The Volunteer will be placed in an independent living setup consisting of an apartment or house within Kosovo’s capital city. The commute to the designated workplace is anticipated to be within a reasonable walking distance.
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Environment
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Kosovo
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PCR
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Conduct comprehensive policy research on energy, climate, and environmental issues.
Support community engagement through mobilization, workshops, youth forums, and awareness sessions.
Assist in capacity-strengthening initiatives for the staff, local stakeholders, and youth.
Contribute to baseline assessments, ecosystem mapping, and vulnerability profiling.
Create materials that promote nature-based solutions and resilience.
Enhance the existing platform, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with environmental, social, and governance standards.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as conducting vulnerability assessments and workshops.
After a one-week orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to Pristina, an urban community where you will collaborate with an assigned environmental NGO. You will work with the partner and your community to assess the local needs and develop a work plan in line with their established goals.
Peace Corps/Kosovo will equip you with Albanian or Serbian language resources and you may work with a local tutor who can help you build basic language skills to connect with the community.
Address critical gaps in environmental research, policy advocacy, and community engagement.
Develop Albanian or Slavic language skills through real-life conversations.
Learn about the rich Balkan culture and history.
Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program.
Each person must apply separately and must qualify for a position in either the same or a different sector than their partner.
Couples will live together during training but may separate occasionally for field-based activities.
Couples who are selected for the same sector will live together but work with different local partners, which may be in the same community or in neighboring communities (not more than 30 minutes apart)., Cohabitating couples are highly encouraged to present themselves as married throughout service due to cultural expectations.
As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans with a passion for service abroad to work with communities and create lasting change. Volunteers develop sustainable solutions to address challenges in Education, Health, Economic Development, Agriculture, Environment and Youth Development. Through their Peace Corps experiences, Volunteers gain a unique cultural understanding and a lifelong commitment to service that positions them to succeed in today's global economy. Since President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961, more than 240,000 Americans of all ages have served in 142 countries worldwide.
