Job opportunity in the Embassy of Japan in Albania: Grant Assistance for Grassroots and Human Security Projects Consultant

The Embassy of Japan is looking for the consultant for Grant Assistance for Grassroots and Human Security Projects (GGP).
 

1. Place of work:

  The Embassy of Japan in Tirana
  Rruga e Kavajes Nd50, H1, Kodi Postar 1023, Tirana, Albania
 

2. Date of Commence of employment:

1 May 2024
 

3. Post available:

 One post.
 

4. Salary:

It will be decided depending on experience.
 

5. Expected period of work:

The period of the contract will be from the starting date of employment to 1^st May 2024 until 31^st March 2025, with maximum two times extension to 31^st March 2027. The starting date of employment can be negotiable with both parties agreement.
 

6. General tasks

1. to receive and administer applications, including correspondence and inquiries, data management related to applications,
2. to review application including cost evaluation and technical review,
3. to facilitate the implementation of the projects,
4. to administer the past projects and the projects under implementation,
5. to contact and consult with applicants and GGP partner organizations,
6. to prepare reports and
7. to translate necessary information from local language to English

 
Specific project-related tasks

1. to formulate projects, including explanation of GGP and needs survey,
2. to study the proposals (credibility of the applicants, activities, financial status, validity of project components/sites/prices and feasibility of the project),
3. to monitor the projects under implementation, including status of construction/procurement, coordination with GGP partners and documentation,
4. to follow up past projects, including report on utilization and management of the facilities/equipment, audit status and effects of the projects,
5. to assist organizing the ceremonies (i.e. ceremony for grant contract signature, inauguration ceremony)
6. to follow up past projects, including report on utilization and management of the facilities/equipment, audit status and effects of the projects, and
7. to collect relevant information related to the Embassy’s economic cooperation program

 
7. Requirements
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following essential skills and attributes:

• Fluent English and Albanian. Experience of work in any English-speaking environment is also desirable.
• Candidates who have Japanese language skills will be appreciated. (not mandatory).
• General IT skills are preferable. (e.g. Microsoft Office etc.)
• Work experience in the fields, such as the governmental development agency, private company will be highly appreciated.
• To be holder of Albanian nationality or permanent residence permit in Albania.

 
8. To Apply
To apply for the position, please send by e-mail cover letter complete with (1) CV written in English with photo taken within 6 months, (2) a short essay on reason to apply and (3) copy of your latest diploma or the document which can certificate your graduation of faculty or grad school to the following address by 20^th March 2024. The title of the e-mail should be written [GGP Consultant] (your SURNAME and First name).
Attachment of a copy of the language proficiency certificate (TOEIC, IELTS etc.) will also be taken into consideration.
 
-E-mail address-
embassy@av.mofa.go.jp  
 
9. Selection
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted by the Embassy for the interview. CV and other documents submitted to the Embassy are not returnable.