Employment and training for beneficiaries of the Social Assistance Scheme Reform: What do you need to know?
The Ministry of Finance has launched the pilot phase of a major reform for beneficiaries of the Social Assistance Scheme (SAS), with a particular focus on their activation in the labor market. The aim of the reform is to provide financial support to the poorest families by removing discriminatory criteria and to help able-bodied members of SAS beneficiary families find employment and become independent from social assistance.
Are you a beneficiary of the Social Assistance Scheme Reform pilot and looking to find a job or develop your skills? The new SAS reform offers you new opportunities for training, employment, and concrete support to build a better future for yourself and your family.
As part of this reform, Frequently Asked Questions have been published, explaining step by step:
- How to register at the Employment Office,
- What the Individual Employment Plan is,
- How wage subsidies and professional trainings work,
- Who is exempt from the registration requirement,
- How to get help and advice from employment counselors.
We invite you to read this important document at the links below, in Albanian and Serbian, and get informed about the opportunities and responsibilities that apply to you.
Frequently Asked Questions_Activation of SAS beneficiaries in the labor market
Frequently Asked Questions_Activation of SAS beneficiaries in the labor market
Opportunities for young people
The Future of Economy – Call for Applications
From 21 to 26 September 2025 in Peja, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung in Kosovo is organizing the fourth edition of the “The Future of Economy” program, a regional initiative aimed at empowering the new generation of progressive economic thinkers from the Western Balkans and Turkey.
📍 Peja, 21–26 September 2025
📣 Applications are open for the 4th edition of the Future of Economy Programme (FEP) – a transformative program for progressive youth from the Western Balkans and Turkey!
🌍At a time when the region stands at a critical economic crossroads, FEP brings together a select group of young thinkers to explore bold, sustainable, and inclusive solutions. Over five intensive days in Peja, you will benefit from:
✅ Lectures by international experts
✅ Negotiation simulations and group work
✅ Debate and critical analysis
✅ Regional networking and collaboration building
🎯 Focus areas: Just energy transition, fiscal policies, progressive economy, the future of work, and more!
📌 Who can apply?
Young people up to 32 years old from: 🇦🇱 🇽🇰 🇧🇦 🇲🇪 🇲🇰 🇷🇸 🇹🇷
With a background in economics and a passion for regional development, social justice, and green policies.
🕓 Application deadline: 25 July 2025
✈️ Travel and accommodation expenses are fully covered!
🔗 For more info and application: kosovo@fes.de
💬 Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a regional network building the economy of the future!
Musine Kokalari Academy for Public and Social Policy 2025
8–13 September 2025 | Prishtina
Call for applications is open!
The Musine Kokalari Institute for Social Policy invites progressive youth from Kosovo and the region to apply for the fifth edition of the Academy for Public and Social Policy – an intensive week of learning, debate, and networking with local and international experts.
What does the Academy offer?
Lectures, workshops, and training on:
- The state, the nation, and citizenship
- Political ideologies and the political spectrum
- Equality and inclusion
- The environment and the well-being economy
- Public and social policies
Objective: To empower youth with progressive values – social justice, gender equality, human rights, civic activism, and the fight against discrimination.
Who can apply?
- Young people aged 18–28
- Students or graduates in: political science, sociology, economics, philosophy, law, journalism, etc.
- With an interest in public policy and social justice
📌 Applications are open to all, including applicants from outside Kosovo – women, girls, and non-majority communities are especially encouraged.
What should you submit?
- CV + Motivation letter
- Send your documents by 27 July 2025, at 23:59 to: info@musineinstitute.org
Participation costs are fully covered: travel (within Kosovo), food, accommodation, and translation.
Participants who complete the program will receive a certificate.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
Municipality of North Mitrovica
Head of the Procurement Unit, reference number RN00018182, application deadline: 11/07/2025 – 09/08/2025 (https://konkursi.rks-gov.net/advertisement/details?refNumber=RN00018182 )
Municipality of Gracanica
Head of the Center for Social Work, reference number RN00018176, application deadline: 10/07/2025 – 08/08/2025 (https://konkursi.rks-gov.net/advertisement/details?refNumber=RN00018176 )
Municipality of Ranilug
Translation Officer, reference number RN00018170, application deadline: 09/07/2025 – 07/08/2025 (https://konkursi.rks-gov.net/advertisement/details?refNumber=RN00018170 )
Culture Officer, reference number RN00018170, application deadline: 09/07/2025 – 07/08/2025 (https://konkursi.rks-gov.net/advertisement/details?refNumber=RN00018168 )
Municipality of Fushe Kosova
Legal Officer, reference number RN00018170, application deadline: 03/07/2025 – 01/08/2025 (https://konkursi.rks-gov.net/advertisement/details?refNumber=RN00018122 )
Municipality of Zvecan
Head of the Cadastre Sector, reference number RN00018035, application deadline: 25/06/2025 – 24/07/2025 (https://konkursi.rks-gov.net/advertisement/details?refNumber=RN00018085 )
Municipality of Shterpce
Cadastre Officer, reference number RN00018098, application deadline: 27/06/2025 – 26/07/2025 (https://konkursi.rks-gov.net/advertisement/details?refNumber=RN00018098 )
| 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: |
- SUPERPUNA: subsidized jobs for youth aged 18-29, more information and registration at the following link: https://superpuna.rks-gov.net/
- KOSOVOGENU: three-month internship for youth aged 16-24, more information and registration at the following link: https://kosovogenu.com/
- Follow job openings in institutions across Kosovo, at the following link: https://aprk.rks-gov.net/Job/Index
- 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
- Follow grant calls for non-governmental organizations at the following link: https://www.kosovofunding.org/
- For more information and employment opportunities for the Serbian-speaking communities, follow job vacancies at the following portal: http://www.posaonakosovu.com/
