Job Description

Post

Kosovo

Partner Organization Name

Non-governmental educational institute

Required Skills

Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Economics, Management or other relevant field
OR
5 or more years of expertise working in an NGO or a donor-driven organization
OR
Strong organizational and communications skills
OR
Specialized expertise in prospect/donor identification, grant writing for the non-profit or international development sectors
OR
Experience in training specific to grant writing, fundraising and proposal development

Desired Skills

All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:

International experience in fundraising, organizational development, and resource mobilization, with a strong understanding of regional donors, programs, and the higher education landscape in Southeast Europe and the Western Balkans.
Proven success in drafting project proposals and managing donor reporting requirements, alongside familiarity with monitoring and evaluation (M&E).
Expertise in institutional development, policy drafting, disability rights, and working within multicultural academic environments will be highly valued.

Living Conditions

The Volunteer will be placed in an independent apartment or house within Kosovo’s capital city and a commutable distance from the partner organization.

Language Requirement

None

Primary Sector

Community Economic Development

Accepts Couples

Yes

Country

Kosovo

Assignment Length (months)

12

Accepting Applications?

Yes

Program

PCR

Featured Job

No

Posted on LinkedIn

No

Activities

Provide strategic advisory and technical support for international project proposals.
Conduct trainings on topics such as fundraising, donor engagement, international outreach, project cycle management, and partnership protocols.
Identify and pursue new partnerships and donors.
Develop a multi-year resource mobilization strategy, comprehensive donor database, and grant proposals.
Prepare detailed reports and project alignment recommendations for senior management.
Support the implementation of an internationalization strategy aligned with European Higher Education Area standards.

You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as women’s financial literacy or small business clubs.

Training

After a one-week orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to an urban community where 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.

Job Highlights

Be the first Volunteer to support the institute and nurture a lasting partnership with the Peace Corps.
Gain experience with the European Higher Education Area standards.
Create lasting relationships with colleagues and community members.

Couple Types

Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program.

Couple Sector Combinations

Each person must apply separately and must qualify for a position in either the same or a different sector than their partner.

Couple Training Conditions

Couples will live together during training but may separate occasionally for field-based activities.

Couple Living Conditions

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.