Financial Statement Audit for the year 2023
The Balkan Forum invites auditing companies to bid for performing financial statement audit based on IFRS and Kosovo (ATK) policies for the financial year ending 31/12/2023.
Please click the link below to open the pdf version of the Call for Offers
Deadline for submission of offers: 16 February 2024
Job vacancy announcement Executive Director
Date posted 15 December 2023
The Balkan Forum (BF) is seeking for a skilled, energetic and committed professional to lead the team and the organization. The Executive Director (ED) serves as the leader of BF and is its primary public representative. A successful candidate will be able to seamlessly work across the strategic, operational, and administrative aspects of the ED’s role with key focus on organizational development, public relations, fundraising, and leading and managing a high-performance team that will achieve organizational strategic goals.
Deadline for applications: 15 January 2024
Expected start date: March 2024
Contract: One (1) year, with possibility of extension
Salary: Competitive NGO salary
Location of the post: Prishtina, Kosovo
Reporting: Board of Directors
About the Balkan Forum
The Balkan Forum (The BF) works to advance cross-border dialogue and create a shared regional vision and agenda for cooperative action in the Balkans, based on economic integration, prosperity, and sustainable peace. We highlight good practices of regional cooperation to policy discussions, and promote existing efforts to connect grassroots initiatives, knowledge, and successes to the decision-making levels that are responsible for policymaking and regional and/or European Union (EU) integration.
Geographic focus: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Greece, North
Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia.
Thematic areas: Circular Economy (particularly the intersection between education, environment and the labor market), regional cooperation, human capital development, media, Euro-Atlantic integration.
Executive Director - Responsibilities
Visionary Leadership
Serves as the visionary leader for BF.
Supports operations and administration of the Board by advising and informing Board members and interfacing between Board and staff in the development of policies and planning recommendations.
Assists in the selection and evaluation of Board members and Board leadership.
Management and Strategic Planning
Collaborates with the Board to define and articulate the organization’s vision and to develop strategies for achieving that vision.
Promotes a culture that reflects the organization’s values, represents the diverse community, encourages good performance, and rewards productivity.
Creates and implements systems for communicating effectively with all staff and partners.
Strives to identify, develop and implement diversity, equity and inclusion practices that are in line with the overall priorities of the organization to be representative of the community it serves while ensuring to attract, hire, retain, promote and maintain a diverse workplace.
Financial
Oversees the development of annual budgets and operating plans.
Prudently manages the organization’s resources within budget guidelines in compliance with laws, regulations and policies.
Provides prompt, thorough, and accurate information to keep the Board and team appropriately informed of the organization’s financial position.
Fundraising
Oversees staff in the development and implementation of fundraising plans that support strategies adopted by the BF.
Serves as the primary steward of donor relationships and facilitates one-on-one engagement with prospective and existing donors to increase incoming funds.
Oversees the timely submission of grant applications and progress reports for grant management and award compliance.
Relationships
Serves as the public face and primary spokesperson and representative for BF.
Actively advocates for the organization, its beliefs, and its programmatic efforts.
Acts as a liaison between the organization and the community through partnerships with government, organizations, businesses, and donors that further the mission through cooperative efforts and strategic relationships.
Programmatic Effectiveness
Oversees design, delivery, and quality of programs and projects.
Leads the development of BF programs for an effective response to external challenges largely affecting the outcome of organizational goals.
Stays abreast of current trends and anticipates future trends likely to have an impact on organizational outcomes.
Person specification
Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 or more years overall leadership experience with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in an executive level/senior management position (Non-profit experience preferred but not required).
Demonstrated competency in providing management oversight, leadership, and direction. A forward thinker, driven by innovation, transformation, and impact.
Extensive experience in the following areas: financial management, partnership development, program development and delivery, empowering leadership skills, organization development, strategic planning, risk management, managing diversity, and fundraising.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills including working with the team, Board, partners and stakeholders are a must.
Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, time management and problem-solving skills. The ability to extract and analyze data to make informed decisions about team/organizational development required.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, content management systems.
Fluent in English.
Able to work flexibly in a friendly and dynamic team.
Ability and enthusiasm to travel in the region and internationally as necessary.
Application process
To apply, please send your CV (max 2 pages), and cover letter (max 1 page) in English stating
your motivation with the subject line Application for ED position at both of the following email addresses: info@thebalkanforum.org and TBF@thebalkanforum.org
The Balkan Forum offers an equal opportunity to all people interested and it reserves the right to invite only a limited number of applicants for direct interview for the position.
For further information about the Balkan Forum please visit https://thebalkanforum.org
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The Balkan Forum fton studentë të merituar të cilet kanë ide dhe potencial në fushat e inovacionit dhe teknologjisë, të ardhmes së gjelbër dhe edukimit për paqen të aplikojnë për programin e bursave për v.a. 2023/2024 që po lansohet në kuadër të projektit ToKeQark.
Afati për aplikim 24 dhjetor 2023
Për më shumë informata reth aplikimit shiko shpalljen në vijim:
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The Balkan Forum po kërkon të rekrutojë katër [4] konsulentë / trajnerë, të cilet do të dizajnojnë dhe zbatojnë trajnime në kuadër të projektit ToKeQark.
Afati për aplikim: 15 nëntor 2023
Për më shumë informata shiko shpalljen në vijim:
This vacancy is now closed
The Balkan Forum kërkon të angazhoj një kompani të dizajnit grafik apo një dizajner grafik që do ta dizajnojë apo do të prodhojë një raport vizualisht të prezantueshem, duke e bërë të lehtë leximin dhe gjetjen e informacionit.
Afati për aplikim: 10 nëntor 2023
Për më shumë informata shiko shpalljen në vijim:
This vacancy is now closed
The Balkan Forum kërkon të angazhojë një kompani përkthimi/ apo ekip përkthyesish, të cilet do të ofrojnë shërbime të përkthimit për aktivitetet e projektit ToKeQark.
Afati për aplikim: 10 nëntor 2023
Për më shumë informata shiko shpalljen në vijim:
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Date Job Vacancy Announced: 24 October 2023
Deadline for applications: 10 November 2023
Expected start date: 1 December 2023
Contract: 12 months, part-time (20 hours/week), with a possibility of extension and working full-time
Salary range: Competitive NGO salary
Location of the post: Prishtina, with limited travel in the Western Balkans region
To apply send your CV/Resume (max 2 pages) and Motivation Letter (max 1 page) in English to info@thebalkanforum.org and gazmend@thebalkanforum.org
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Ta ndërtojmë bashkërisht të ardhmen e qëndrueshme të Kosovës!
Projekti ToKeQark SB NI KOS 09/2023
Jeni një person i ri (16-25), gati për të kontribuar për një të ardhme më të qëndrueshme për Kosovën? Nëse po, ju ftojmë të bëheni pjesë e projektit "ToKeQark"! “ToKeQark” është një nismë inovative për të adresuar sfidat mjedisore dhe tranzicionin në ekonominë qarkore në Kosovë.
Projekti ka si qëllim kryesor të angazhojë dhe të fuqizojë grupe të ndryshme të shoqërisë, me thekst të posaçëm tek të rinjtë si ju, për të gjetur zgjidhje inovative të përshtatshme për sfidat e ndryshimeve klimatike dhe për të promovuar konceptin e ekonomisë qarkore.
Ne do të krijojmë një rrjet të fuqishën me 60 të rinj dinamikë dhe të motivuar për të sjellë ndryshime të dukshme dhe pozitive në jetët e qytetarëve në katër komuna të Kosovës: Ferizaj, Fushë Kosovë, Graçanicë dhe Mitrovicë dhe ta zgjerojnë ndikimin edhe më tej.
Si pjesëmarrës i “ToKeQark” ju keni rol kyç për t’i kontribuar të ardhmes më të qëndrueshme. Përvoja juaj është shumë e rëndësishme në krijimin dhe zbatimin e zgjidhjeve inovative që adresoljnë sfidat mjedisore dhe për të promovuar parimet e ekonomisë qarkore. Të gjithë të rinjtë 16-25 vjeç nga komunat Ferizaj, Fushë Kosovë, Graçanicë dhe Mitrovicë janë të mirëseardhur të aplikojnë!
Klikoni ne linkun e meposhtem per detaje tjera dhe per aplikim:
Projekti ToKeQark SB NI KOS 09/2023
Termat e Referencës
Korrik 2023
Afati i hapur për aplikim: 5 gusht 2023
Fillimi i konsulencës: 20 gusht 2023
Mbarimi i konsulencës: 30 nëntor 2023
Ne linkun e meposhtem e gjeni shpalljen ne pdf dhe kerkesat per kete konsulence:
The Balkan Forum invites applications for Board Members. This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about the BF’s mission. We are looking for candidates who possess a distinguished record of experience in Governance and Accountability, Financial Management, Fundraising, Advocacy, and Sustainable Development.
Board terms/participation
Service on BF’s Board of Directors is without remuneration, except for administrative support, travel, and accommodation costs in relation to Board Members’ duties. BF’s Board Members will serve a five-year term to be eligible for re-appointment for one additional term. They are expected to participate in board meetings (ideally in-person). There will be at least one board meeting per year.
The Board Members will be responsible for ensuring transparency and accountability to our stakeholders, supporting the continued growth of the organization and its impact, and further raising our profile locally, regionally, and internationally.
The Board Members will closely collaborate with the Balkan Forum Executive Director and team to implement governance processes, identify areas of improvement in operations, manage stakeholder relationships, monitor performance, and support with fundraising.
Responsibilities of these voluntary roles include overseeing the implementation of governance policies, procedures, and standards in line with best practices, effectively communicating changes regarding policy/procedures to relevant stakeholders, monitoring compliance with organizational rules and regulations, ensuring effective and efficient board meetings, establishing effective stakeholder engagement plans, analyzing and evaluating performance metrics to assess progress, collaborating with the executive team on financial planning and forecasting, and measuring and monitoring organizational risk on all levels.
Qualifications
For these roles, candidates should possess at least 5 years' experience in senior leadership positions, preferably in the non-profit sector, inter-governmental organizations or private companies. Previous experience as a board member of a non-profit is an asset, but not mandatory. Experience in an international, multicultural setting, good knowledge of the context in the Western Balkans, and demonstrated networking, relationship, and partnership building experience, including with civil society actors, government officials, donor community, and other stakeholders are essential.
Application process
Please apply by sending us your CV, not exceeding three pages, and a Letter of Motivation, not exceeding one page.
Please send the CV and Letter of Motivation to info@thebalkanforum.org by 04 April 2023.
The Balkan Forum stands for equal opportunities and we are committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We welcome applicants of any nationality, religion, race, gender, and sexual orientation. We highly encourage applications from international candidates.
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Financial Statement Audit for the year 2022
The Balkan Forum invites auditing companies to bid for performing financial statement audit based on IFRS and Kosovo (ATK) policies for the financial year ending 31/12/2022.
Click the below link to open the pdf version of the Call for Offers
Deadline for submission of offers extended to 10 February 2023
This vacancy is now closed
Date Job Vacancy Announced: 23 August 2022
Deadline for applications: 12 September 2022
Expected start date: September 2022
Contract: 12 months, part-time (20 hours/week), with a possibility of extension and working full-time
Salary range: Competitive NGO salary
Location of the post: Prishtina, with limited travel in the Western Balkans region
To apply send your CV/Resume (max 2 pages) and Motivation Letter (max 1 page) in English to info@thebalkanforum.org
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The BF and SiV is seeking a Company/Organisation (Media outlet/company/ local radio/TVs) that operate and have capacity to broadcast in Istog, Pejë, Klinë, Deçan and Junik to express their interest for this call that aims to raise awareness and spark public discussion on employment barriers that the target group in the municipalities of Istog, Pejë, Klinë, Deçan and Junik face.
This call is in frame of the project “Empowerment and Employment of Youth, Women and Other Vulnerable Groups in the Five Municipalities of Kosovo” Project funded by European Union funds and implemented by Syri i Vizionit (SiV) in partnership with The Balkan Forum and the Municipality of Istog
Interested candidates shall follow on the instruction of tenderers provided in the link below and in this ToR and accordingly apply before the deadline on 29 May 2022 at 17:00 through e-mail address: info@thebalkanforum.org with the subject: Public Call – Community outreach and grassroots advocacy, or also by mail at The Balkan Forum’s office address: str. Tirana C4/2 Lam B-N2 11-1, 10000 Prishtinë, Kosovë.
For more details on this assignment please check Annex I (Tender information)
This vacancy is now closed
The BF and SiV is seeking a Company/Organisation (Media outlet/company/ local radio/TVs) that operate and have capacity to broadcast in Istog, Pejë, Klinë, Deçan and Junik to express their interest for this call that aims to raise awareness and spark public discussion on employment barriers that the target group in the municipalities of Istog, Pejë, Klinë, Deçan and Junik face.
This call is in frame of the project “Empowerment and Employment of Youth, Women and Other Vulnerable Groups in the Five Municipalities of Kosovo” Project funded by European Union funds and implemented by Syri i Vizionit (SiV) in partnership with The Balkan Forum and the Municipality of Istog
Interested candidates shall follow on the instruction of tenderers provided in the link below and in this ToR and accordingly apply before the deadline on 6 May 2022 at 17:00 through e-mail address: info@thebalkanforum.org with the subject: Public Call – Community outreach and grassroots advocacy, or also by mail at The Balkan Forum’s office address: str. Tirana C4/2 Lam B-N2 11-1, 10,000 Prishtinë, Kosovë.
For more details on this assignment please check Annex I (Tender information)
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Date Announced: 4 March 2022
Click the below link to open the pdf version of the Call for Expression of Interest.
To apply send your CV/Resume and Motivation Letter to: info@thebalkanforum.org and jobs@universum-ks.org
Date Job Vacancy Announced: 11 February 2022
Deadline for applications: 25 February 2022
Expected start date: 10 March 2022
Contract: 12 months, part-time (12 hours/week), with a possibility of extension and working full-time
Salary range: Competitive NGO salary
Location of the post: Prishtina, with limited travel in the Western Balkans region
Click the below link to open the pdf version of the vacancy.
To apply send your CV/Resume and Motivation Letter in English to info@thebalkanforum.org
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The Balkan Forum is seeking a Company/Consultant(s) to carry out TWO CASE STUDIES to examine the achievements, challenges and lessons of the project “Equipping, Empowering and Employing Youth, Women and Other Disadvantaged Groups in five Municipalities of Kosovo”
The deadline for application is 11 February 2022.
Applications should be sent electronically to info@thebalkanforum.org with subject “Case studies for the EEE project”.
Click the below link to open the pdf versions of the Terms of Reference and Tender Documentation
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Financial Statement Audit for the year 2021
The Balkan Forum invites auditing companies to bid for performing financial statement audit based on IFRS and Kosovo (ATK) policies for the financial year ending 31/12/2021.
Click the below link to open the pdf version of the Call for Offers
Deadline for submission of offers 30 December 2021
This vacancy is now closed
The Balkan Forum is seeking to recruit a Civil Society Organization, an individual consultant or a team of consultants, to undertake a brief analysis of the environmental activism in the Western Balkans.
Deadline for applications: 30 October 2021
Expected start date for this consultancy: 10 November 2021
Number of days for this consultancy: maximum 10 days
Completion date: 10 December 2021
For more information, click the below link to open the pdf version of the Call for Offers
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The Balkan Forum is seeking to recruit a Civil Society Organization, an individual consultant or a team of consultants, to undertake research on mapping and analysis of key actors and practical initiatives in the Western Balkans aimed at accelerating the Regions’ transition to the circular economy.
Deadline for applications: 20 October 2021
Expected start date for this consultancy: 1 November 2021
Completion date: 30 November 2021
Number of days for this consultancy: maximum 10 days
For more information, click the below link to open the pdf version of the Call for Offers
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The Balkan Forum is seeking to recruit a Civil Society Organization, an individual consultant or a team of consultants, to undertake an analysis of the progress made by the six Western Balkan (WB) countries towards implementing their pledges/commitments since the WB Summits of the Berlin Process held in Sofia, Bulgaria in 2020 and in Berlin, Germany in 2021.
Deadline for applications: 10 October 2021
Expected start date for this consultancy: 15 October 2021
Completion date: 15 November 2021
Number of days for this consultancy: maximum 10 days
For more information, click the below link to open the pdf version of the Call for Offers
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The Balkan Forum in partnership with the Syri i Vizionit and the Municipality of Istog are implementing the project “Empowerment and Employment of Youth, Women and Other Vulnerable Groups in the Five Municipalities of Kosovo”, which is funded by European Union.
The project aims to provide additional active labour market measures, such as providing support for specific training, on-the-job training, providing internships and self-employment of vulnerable groups in Kosovo. Furthermore, it will support development of new enterprises to develop opportunities for creating employment perspectives for particularly vulnerable groups in the labour market.
The target groups include communities with the lowest average participation in the economy: youth, working-age women, people with disabilities and ethnic minorities including Bosniak, Serb, Roma, Egyptian and Ashkali individuals in five municipalities in Kosovo: Istog, Pejë, Klinë, Deçan and Junik.
Purpose of this consultancy:
The purpose of this consultancy is to work effectively with volunteers, stakeholders and project team to raise awareness on employment barriers, by specifically producing appealing video stories and two documentaries in five municipalities of Peja, Istog, Deçan, Junik and Klinë.
The key communication objective for all media/video items to be produced will aim to spark public discussion on social exclusion employment; Create a dialogue between employment agency, centers for professional advancement, project team and final beneficiaries. Engage and bridge the gap between stakeholders and improve the employment ecosystem in targeted municipalities.
Deadline for application: 8 September 2021
Expected start date for this consultancy: 13 September 2021
Please see below for more information on expected deliverables/results, duties and responsibilities, consultancy period, required experience/qualifications, and application procedure.
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Internships available: communications, finance/administration, project management.
Location: Prishtina, Kosovo (or remotely from place/country of residence)
Hours: part-time and full-time
Duration: 3 - 6 months
Deadline for applications: 15 September 2021
Click the below link to open the pdf version of our Internship Program.
To apply send your CV/Resume and Motivation Letter in English to info@thebalkanforum.org
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Click the below link to open the pdf version of the Job Description
Deadline for submission of applications: 31 May 2021
Expected start date: June 2021
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Click the below link to access the pdf version of the Job Vacancy
Deadline for submission of applications: 20 January 2021
Expected start date: 15 February 2021
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Click the below link to access the pdf version of the Job Vacancy
Deadline for submission of applications: 20 January 2021
Expected start date: 15 February 2021
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Internships available: social/media, administration, fundraising, partnership development, research, advocacy, IT and Web design.
Location: Prishtina, Kosovo (or online from the place of residence
Hours: part-time and full-time
Duration: 3 - 6 months
Click the below link to open the pdf version of our Internship Programme.
To apply send your CV/Resume in English to info@thebalkanforum.org
We review applications regularly. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Click the below link to open the pdf version of the Job Description
Deadline for submission of applications: 10 January 2021
Expected start date: 1 February 2021
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Deadline for submission of offers EXTENDED to 10 January 2021
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Click the below link to open the pdf versions of the Call and Application Form.
Deadline for applications: 20 November 2020
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Kliko vegzat e meposhtme per te hapur Shpalljen/Thirrjen dhe Formularin e Aplikimit.
Afati per aplikim: 20 nentor 2020
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Rok za privaju: 20. novembra 2020
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Deadline for applications: 15 September 2020.
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