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Local Expert/Socio-Economic Analyst ECMI Kosovo

Responsibilities:

* Conduct a comprehensive socio-economic analysis on the new
municipalities (Gracanica/Graçanicë, Klokot-Vrbovac/Kllokot-Vërboc, Novo Brdo/Novobërdë, Parteš/Partesh and Ranilug/Ranillug);
* Conduct a comprehensive needs assessment on socio-economic issues in
the new municipalities;
* Develop Socio-Economic Profiles of each of the new municipalities;
* Support the development of Socio-Economic Profiles web-pages of the new
municipalities;
* Assess needs and deliver relevant trainings and information to the
relevant stakeholders (Municipal authorities, local business community and local civil society organisations) in the new municipalities;
* Organize, coordinate and conduct extensive research on socio-economic
issues in the new municipalities;
* Liaise and maintain contact with the local authorities, business
community and civil society organisations in the new municipalities, and other stakeholders (MLGA, MTI, MED, KCC, SOK, relevant projects, etc.);
* Conduct extensive consultations with relevant stakeholders on
socio-economic issues in the new municipalities;
* Support the organisation of the relevant public events.

Requirements:

* At least a BA degree in a relevant area;
* A minimum of 3 years of demonstrated relevant working experience;
* Excellent knowledge of the situation relevant to socio-economic
development in Kosovo;
* Advanced knowledge of local governance and public policymaking related
to socio-economic development in Kosovo (including the relevant legal and policy framework, institutions, relevant projects, local civil society actors, etc.);
* Advanced knowledge of and familiarity with the business environment in
Kosovo;
* Advanced knowledge of the SME, business taxation and banking
legislation and governance in Kosovo;
* Advanced knowledge of sources of information related to socio-economic
development in Kosovo;
* Excellent analytical and report drafting skills;
* Excellent verbal and written communications skills, and experience
working with a variety of stakeholders in Kosovo, including senior government officials, policy-makers, civil society actors, and private sector representatives;
* Demonstrated strong organizational skills, as well as ability to
coordinate small and dynamic teams, and work independently, with limited supervision;
* Very good interpersonal skills and cross-cultural communication skills;
* Proven ability to build relations with project partners;
* Fluent command of English and Serbian. Working command of Albanian is
an advantage.

How to apply

Applications are accepted by E-MAIL only. An email should be sent to burema@ecmikosovo.org, with the reference to the respective vacancy, accompanied by a CV specifying the relevant experience, a Cover Letter, and a Written Sample (up to 1,000 words, on a relevant topic).

The deadline for applications is 7 October 2011.