Recruitment/Outreach Specialist, Kosovo

World Learning seeks a Recruitment/Outreach Specialist for a USAID-funded Transformational Leadership Program to be based in Prishtina, Kosovo. Duration: 5 years. Recruitment contingent upon successful award of the project. Please transmit: CV or resume not to exceed 3 pages; cover letter (in English) with the post title on the subject line explaining why you are best qualified for this position; and three references within the last 3 years with current contact information (phone, mail address and email address). Kosovars are highly encouraged to apply. Background: The purpose of the Transformational Leadership – Scholarships and Partnerships Program is to develop a cadre of leaders to drive significant change in Kosovo in priority economic, political, and social development areas. This program will be part of a broader Transformational Leadership initiative and require coordination with inter-related but separate projects. Key components of this program include: formation and capacity building of an advisory committee; strengthening university management in Kosovo; higher education scholarships graduate studies and professional certificates in the United States; and partnerships between Kosovo and American universities.

Recruitment/Outreach Specialist (Full time position) The Recruitment/Outreach Specialist will report to the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP).

Job Responsibilities: • Manage all phases of a rigorous outreach and recruitment program for the program’s scholarship component, including overseeing the work of a staff of program officers and associates • Develop a diverse and broad recruitment campaign • Recruit candidates from underserved areas and disadvantaged populations • Coordinate and facilitate a fair and open review and selection process for scholarship program • Work with World Learning staff in Washington, D.C. on final selection and notification of participants • Coordinate pre-departure logistics • Other responsibilities that may be assigned

Required Qualifications: • Minimum 5 years of experience in the development and implementation of international programs. Experience implementing USAID programs highly desirable • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field • Managerial work experience • Strong communication skills, both interpersonal and written, to fulfill the technical and managerial responsibilities proposed • Experience conducting outreach or recruitment through various mediums • Knowledge of U.S. higher education • Experience living and working in Kosovo • Fluency in English • Fluency in Albanian or Serbian

How to apply:

To apply: Please visit our website www.worldlearning.org and click on the employment tab to submit your application. If you do not see the job you are interested in, please “search all.” Only finalist candidates will be contacted. No telephone enquiries please. Thank you.