Vacancy Announcement
Position: Head of Project Development Division (PDD)
Deadline: 19.08.2021
Place of Performance: Prishtina
Contract Duration: 1 Year, with possibility of extension
Starting Date: 1 Sep 2021
MDA is looking for a seasoned manager with project development experience. She/He must be a smart, analytical, high-energy team player, ready to contribute to an already fun working environment. Don’t be shy…apply!
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage the efforts of PPD officers
- Ensure high quality output from PPD
- Ensure adequate resources to plan and write project proposals for all MDA divisions
- Further develop the monitoring mechanisms for potential new projects
- Compile monthly reports related to resource allocation, bid-to-win and issues identified
- Conduct continuous capacity building activities for PPD through trainings, workshops, and coaching, as per internal skills gap analysis
- Attend weekly meetings and contribute to strategic development of MDA
- Ensure set bid-to-win ratios are met
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Education
- BA or BSc is required/ MA or MBA is desired.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of management experience
- At least 5 years of experience with designing, writing and/or coordinating projects
- Experience with donor-funded projects
- High level of analytical skills and the ability to write in a concise and logical manner
- Detail and deadline-oriented with the ability to work under time-pressure
- Professional knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, mind mapping software
Languages
- Excellent writing skills in English and Albanian languages (Serbian language is a plus)
Interested candidates must submit their CV along with their short motivation letter, diploma/s, and relevant certifications via e-mail to [email protected]. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for a test and interview.