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Caritas Switzerland is an independent Swiss NGO that operates within Switzerland and in over 20 countries worldwide, including Kosovo. Its mission is to prevent, combat, and eradicate poverty sustainably. To fulfill this mission, Caritas Switzerland promotes equity by supporting inclusive communities that offer opportunities to everyone, irrespective of their ethnic background, group affiliation, or gender. Since 1999, Caritas has been active in Kosovo, focusing on social inclusion, rural development, and rehabilitation. Guided by its 2021-2025 Strategy, the organization prioritizes income, climate change, and migration. In Kosovo, Caritas Switzerland is implementing a notable agricultural project, funded by the Austrian Development Cooperation and the Municipality of Prishtina. This project, part of the EREA program, aims to enhance the socio-economic development of the country by supporting farmers and the agricultural sector in generating income and creating new employment opportunities. Specifically, the EREA program aims to create more sustainable and inclusive market systems by increasing the participation of producers and market actors, thereby enhancing their income and productivity and reducing poverty among rural populations, particularly women and marginalized groups. The main Objective/Purpose of this assignment is to strengthen the agricultural sector's capacity, particularly the three agricultural sectors supported by the EREA programme, to promote Kosovo's EU accession. EU experts will enhance the capabilities of NAs and other stakeholders, including NGOs and officials, ensuring alignment with EU standards and facilitating market access.Deliverables and TimeframeThe consultancy involves developing an inception report, training materials, and at least three action plans for NAs to comply with EU accession and market standards. This project, limited to 14,000 Euros, will run until March 31, 2026, with main activities scheduled for the second and third quarters of 2025. Offer Submission Please submit your application in line with the ToR (see the link below) by the 27th of April 2025. Please find the ToRs for further information on the consultancy and application procedure here:Terms of Reference For further inquiries, applicants may contact kosovo@caritas.chQualificationsMaster's degree in European studies, Political Sciences, Agriculture, Economics, or a related field.Over 10 years of experience in EU integration advising and compliance, preferably in Kosovo.Expertise in developing action plans and training materials for EU accession in agriculture.Proven experience in policy analysis for EU SAA alignment and rural development.Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills in English, Albanian, and Serbian. Offer Submission Please submit your application in line with the ToR (see the link below) by the 27th of April 2025. Please find the ToRs for further information on the consultancy and application procedure here:Terms of Reference For further inquiries, applicants may contact kosovo@caritas.ch

Caritas Switzerland is one of the leading Swiss NGOs in the field of poverty reduction in Switzerland and abroad. International Cooperation programmes focus on humanitarian aid, income generation, climate change and migration. Within the Ukraine Programme, Caritas Switzerland works through local implementing partners, taking the locally-led action approach in its response, and focus on bringing technical value-added specifically in the fields of economic development and livelihoods for this position in addition to supporting partners in financial controlling and compliance standards. Your dutiesProvide technical expertise in livelihoods programming and support project managementSupport the design and implementation of livelihoods activities, including vocational training, small business support, and employment linkagesIn collaboration with the Senior Income and Livelihoods Advisor, based in Lucerne, align livelihoods activities with systemic approachesLine manage technical staffs, heading up programme quality teamFacilitate partnerships with key stakeholders, including private sector actors, financial service providers, vocational training institutions, and local government agencies.Support the Programme Manager and Remarket Project Manager to oversee the planning, implementation, monitoring of project activities and on relationship management with partners and donors.Support the Country Director and the Strategiser in Lucerne in the development of the livelihoods component of the Ukraine Programme Strategy, including annual work plans, budgets, and logframesRepresent Caritas Switzerland in relevant livelihoods external engagement with stakeholders and with coordination bodiesConduct training, mentoring and learning materials for project staff and partners on livelihoods programming, including enterprise development and employability skillsOur requirementsThe role requires an understanding of systemic approaches to economic recovery, private sector engagement, and sustainable livelihoods development.Advanced degree in Economics, Development Studies, Business Administration, or a related field.Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in livelihoods programming, with in-depth understanding or experience in Market Systems Development (MSD)Proven track record in private sector engagement, economic recovery, or enterprise development in humanitarian or post-conflict settings.Strong project management skills, including experience in overseeing budgets, work plans, and reporting.Experience in training and capacity building of partners and staff.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.Strong interpersonal and communication skillsFluency in English is required; knowledge of Ukrainian or Russian is an assetWork experience in Ukraine is an asset.Your place of work will be Kyiv, Ukraine – with regular trips to other locations within the Ukraine.Starting date: 01.05.2025 or as agreedCaritas offers attractive working conditions and an open working atmosphere in an international field of activities. For the active development and implementation of the digital transformation, we count on employees with a digital and agile mindset who are keen to participate in processes of change.For further information please contact: Mr Maciej Chmielewski, Senior Income and Livelihoods Advisor and Knowledge Manager, Telephone +41 41 419 23 71.Thank you for your interest. We look forward to receiving your job application by 9th March 2025 latest through our web portal.Caritas Switzerland, Adligenswilerstrasse 15, 6002 Lucernewww.caritas.ch