Call for CVs, Upcoming USAID/Kosovo Opportunity

DT Global is shaping a future where sustainable development and innovation empower individuals, communities, and nations. We work in partnership with local stakeholders to foster inclusive prosperity, social equity, and environmental stewardship. Our global team of 2,500 staff and experts works in over 90 countries to solve complex problems in the peacebuilding, governance, economic development, environment, and human development sectors. With a track record of technical excellence and more than 60 years of international development experience and relationships, we deliver innovative solutions that transform lives. 

Primary Responsibilities:

DT Global seeks experienced candidates for an anticipated USAID-funded activity in Kosovo. These positions will be based in Pristina, Kosovo.

DT Global is looking for qualified candidates with experience in the following technical sectors to serve on the Senior Management Team:  

• Conflict prevention and peacebuilding
• Social cohesion
• Minority rights
• Gender equity, youth, and social inclusion
• Countering disinformation and hate speech
• Conflict integration
• Monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL)
• Grants management
• Operations and finance

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of eight years’ experience providing relevant expertise on humanitarian and or development programs, preferably with USAID.
• Experience working in the Balkans region required with experience working in Kosovo highly desired.
• English proficiency (written and spoken) is required.
• Proficiency in Albanian or Serbian is highly desired.
• National candidates and those with work authorization in Kosovo are highly encouraged to apply.
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on high-pressure and high-visibility activities. This includes rapid turnaround of materials, talking points, and data, and being prepared to effectively explain and advocate for the project on short notice.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with local counterparts, other donor-funded projects, and parties interested in or affected by program interventions.
• Demonstrated ability for developing and sustaining relationships with USAID counterparts and clearly elucidating program strategy and programmatic information.  This should include leveraging experience and relationships to articulate responses to regular USAID requests.
• Demonstrate excellent problem-solving, multi-tasking, and decision-making capabilities, often in difficult circumstances with imperfect information.
• Ability/willingness to travel throughout the country to support teams on a regular basis necessary.

Please note that any positions are contingent upon donor funding and award of the contract to DT Global. 

Core Competencies: 

TEAMWORK: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals. Participates in building a culture characterized by inclusion, trust and commitment.

COMMUNICATION: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts professionally. Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.

ADAPTABILITY: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.

CUSTOMER/CLIENT FOCUSED: Anticipates, monitors and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an appropriate and responsive manner.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: Conveys respect for diverse individuals and perspectives; models inclusive behavior and treats everyone fairly.

PROFESSIONALISM: Displays appropriate and ethical behavior, integrity and personal presentation in the workplace always; demonstrates respectful communication for others, both verbal and non-verbal.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

DT Global, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, genetic information, or national origin. DT Global, LLC prohibits discriminating against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.