INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT FOR CITIZENS:

NOTIFICATION:  The “Report Discrimination” Platform managed by the Office for Good Governance enabled reporting cases of early marriages. Namely, on the Platform itself, in the section for selecting the type of discrimination that you may report, one can now select “Early marriages” as well. The link for reporting discrimination is as follows: https://raportodiskriminimin.org/report

NOTIFICATION: The Ministry of Finance, Labor and Transfer of Kosovo is providing subsidies for business in the north of Kosovo!

The Ministry of Finance, Labor and Transfer provides subsidies to finance 70% of salaries of newly employed for a period of six months. All registered businesses located in North Mitrovica, Zvečan/Zveçan, Zubin Potok and Leposavić/Leposaviq can apply by contacting their respective municipal employment offices, who will provide assistance and explain how to apply. Also, you can find additional information on the following link, where the Head of Leposavić/Leposaviq Municipal Employment Office shared information about this opportunity: https://www.facebook.com/MinistriaeFinancave/videos/743791344355160/

GRANTS FOR CITIZENS AND NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS/BUSINESSES

NOTIFICATION: USAID INVITES NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS TO APPLY FOR GRANTS!

USAID Investment Promotion and Access to Finance Activity (“The Activity”) invites qualified non-for-profit, for-profit and non-governmental organizations to submit Expressions of Interest in order to receive funds to implement innovative approaches that contribute to attracting investments and increasing access to diversified finance in Kosovo.

Through this call for applications, eligible organizations can apply for funding from EUR 30,000 to EUR 230,000 (or the equivalent of $250,000).

USAID Investment Promotion and Access to Finance Activity is a five-year project that aims to strengthen the capacity of private sector to achieve sustainable economic growth through two mutually reinforcing goals: attracting investment and increasing access to and use of diversified finance.

The USAID Kosovo Investment Promotion and Access to Finance activity is financed by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and is implemented by the organization DT Global, as the main contractor, together with Recura Financials and Connexus Corporation as subcontractors.

Deadline for applying: September 30, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. CET.

Early registration is encouraged. The application package and additional information can be accessed here: 

Appendix A – Certificates, guarantees and other bidder statements

Appendix B -Expression of interest

Appendix C_ Budget format for full grant application

Appedix C_Full grant application

USAID Kosovo Investment Promotion and Access to Finance Activity

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR NON-MAJORITY COMMUNITIES

NOTIFICATION:   The Ministry of Environment, Spatial Planning and Infrastructure has published vacant position of Forest Guard!

The Ministry of Environment, Spatial Planning and Infrastructure invites members of all non-majority communities to apply for the Forest Guard position in Šar/Sharri National Park in Prizren.

For more information about the Call, see the Ministry’s website at: https://mmphi.rks-gov.net/MMPHIFolder/AnnouncementFiles/2024_6f4e9553-6d98-455a-8e72-2ce2cb92eba2.pdf

Deadline for applying: August 15, 2024.

NOTIFICATION:   The municipality of Kosovo Polje/Fushe Kosovo is opening thirty-two (32) new jobs!

The Kosovo Polje/Fushe Kosova Education Directorate announced a vacancy for a total of thirty-two (32) new jobs in schools Selman Riza, Daut Bogujevci and Mihail Grameno Annex I and II.

 All qualified and interested candidates are invited to apply.

For more information, see the Municipal website at the following link:

ALB: https://kk.rks-gov.net/fushekosove/category/shpalljet/konkurset/?page=1

Application deadline: July 27 to August 27 2024.

NOTIFICATION:   The Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation is opening nine (9) new jobs !

The Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation has announced nine (9) new jobs for non-majority communities.

For more information, see the Ministry’s website at the following link: https://masht.rks-gov.net/konkurse-ne-pozitat-drejtuese-ne-mashti/

Deadline for applying: 17. August 2024.

NOTIFICATION:   The Ministry of Industry, Entrepreneurship and Trade is opening a competition for Executive Director!

The Ministry of Industry, Entrepreneurship and Trade published a vacancy for the position of Executive Director who will work in the Business Registration Agency with a four-year term.

For more information about the vacancy, see the Ministry’s website at: https://mint.rks-gov.net/desk/inc/media/0728E2D4-BF00-462D-8F89-35814FCAC5F6.pdf

Non-majority communities are encouraged to apply!

Deadline for applying: August 18, 2024.

In addition to the position of Executive Director, the Ministry announced a vacancy for:

• Head of Business Registration Department. For more information, see the following link: https://mint.rks-gov.net/desk/inc/media/92784DA7-BA9D-4A56-996B-AD3BEB906A60.pdf  Deadline for applying: August 22, 2024.
• Data processing officer. For more information, see the following link: https://mint.rks-gov.net/desk/inc/media/440452C1-6286-4C97-98F7-248733EEDDB4.pdf  Deadline for applying: August 25, 2024.
• Administrative officer. For more information, see the following link: https://mmphi.rks-gov.net/MMPHIFolder/AnnouncementFiles/2024_0f33e8db-025d-4ec0-a1e1-a29148f7268f.pdf  Deadline for applying: September 01, 2024.

Citizens’ proactive participation through filing complaints and reporting problems occurring at both municipal and central levels makes the work of the reported institutions and their employees better and, thus, contributes to the improvement of their performance and the better life of all citizens. Protect your rights by using the addresses below:

• Any form of discrimination is prohibited, exercise your right to report discrimination, publicly or anonymously, at the following link: http://www.raportodiskriminimin.org

• If your linguistic rights are being violated by any institution, report it via e-mail at: info-zkgj-kpj@rks-gov.net

• If your rights have been violated by police officers, report the instance to the Police Inspectorate of Kosovo by calling the toll-free number 08000333 or through the complaints section on the official PIK website: //ipk.rks-gov.net/Reporting/Reporting

• If you have a problem and need a professional lawyer’s assistance, you can get free legal aid in your municipality, for more information and consultations call the toll-free number 0800 11 777, visit the website https://anjf.rks-gov.net/page.aspx?id=3,1 or contact the NGO Advancing Together via this email address: info@advancing-together.org and the toll-free number 0800 200 20.

VISIT THE FOLLOWING LINKS OFFERING EMPLOYMENT IN INSTITUTIONS, AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:

Ø SUPERPUNA: subsidized jobs for youth aged 18-29, more information and registration at the following link: https://superpuna.rks-gov.net/

Ø  KOSOVOGENU: three-month internship for youth aged 16-24, more information and registration at the following link:  https://kosovogenu.com/

Ø  Follow job openings in institutions across Kosovo, at the following link: https://aprk.rks-gov.net/Job/Index

Ø  Be a part of positive changes by taking part in public consultations, all information can be found at the following link: https://konsultimet.rks-gov.net/index.php 

Ø  Follow grant calls for non-governmental organizations at the following link: https://www.kosovofunding.org/

Ø For more information and employment opportunities for the Serbian-speaking communities, follow job vacancies at the following portal: http://www.posaonakosovu.com/