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INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT FOR CITIZENS:

NOTIFICATION: APPLICATION FOR SUBSIDIZED PURCHASE OF TEXTBOOKS FOR THE NEW ACADEMIC YEAR HAS STARTED!

The Government of Kosovo allocated EUR 7,375,138 to subsidize purchase of textbooks and teaching materials for the 2024/2025 academic year.

This decision was made on August 14, 2024, at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Albin Kurti, after the Ministry of Education’s request for allocation of these funds was approved.

This year, the subsidy will be EUR 80 for primary education students (1st to 5th grade), while for students of lower secondary education (6th to 9th grade) the subsidy will be EUR 110.

The Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation has submitted a catalog of textbooks to municipal directorates for education and created a list of approved textbooks that will be published on the Ministry’s website at the following link:

Application for subsidies is done electronically on the E-Kosovo platform, applicants must first register on the platform, then select the section “Services”, then “Education”, after that they shoud select the category that suits their children and enter the required data.

The link to the E-Kosova platform is as follows:

Srb. https://ekosova.rks-gov.net/Service/5

Alb. https://ekosova.rks-gov.net/Service/5

GRANTS FOR CITIZENS AND NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS/BUSINESSES:

NOTIFICATION: ITALIAN EMBASSY IN KOSOVO CALL FOR GRANTS!

The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (Directorate General for Europe and International Trade Policy-DGUE) has published a notice (Bando Balcani) in favor of projects aimed at enabling Italian participation in international peace and humanitarian initiatives and the protection of human rights.

Contributions are awarded to proposals for initiatives related to the following thematic areas, in the Western Balkans region (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia):

a) consolidation of democratic institutions and support for processes of national and regional reconciliation; strengthening the Western Balkans’ EU accession process and improving EU integration; prevention of terrorism and extremism, reform of judiciary and electoral system, transparency, fight against corruption and organized crime;

b) inclusion and promotion of youth, women and national minorities in the processes of regional reconciliation and EU integration;

c) strengthening the protection and promotion of human rights;

d) promoting the spread and protection of international and humanitarian law.

The proposed initiatives can be bilateral or regional in nature.

Available funds are EUR 240,000. Each selected proposal can receive a contribution that does not exceed 90% of the total amount of costs necessary for the implementation of the proposed activities and in any case up to a maximum amount of EUR 30,000.

Submission of proposals by private entities with a registered office in Italy or in another country of the European Union shall be made exclusively by certified e-mail to dgue.adriatico-balcani@cert.esteri.it  and CC’d to bandobalcani@esteri.it.  The subject line of the email should include the words “RIF. Bando Balcani 2024” and the name of the proposer (non-governmental organization).

For entities that have their registered office in a country that is not a member of the EU, the application is submitted exclusively through the territorially competent Italian diplomatic mission. Specifically, for entities with a registered office in Kosovo, applications (with all documents and declarations) are sent exclusively in digital mode to segreteria.pristina@esteri.it, stating in the title the words “Balkan Call for Proposals 2024 – Entity Name”.

More information about the Call itself and how to apply can be found at the following link: https://ambpristina.esteri.it/en/news/dall_ambasciata/2024/08/youth-reconciliation-and-human-rights-bando-balcani-2024-has-been-published-applications-till-september-30/

Deadline for applying: September 30, 2024.

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:   OPEN POSITION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN THE NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION RROGRAEK!

The Network of Women’s Organizations of Roma, Ashkali and Egyptians of Kosovo “RROGRAEK” is inviting qualified candidates to participate in this competition to express interest for the position of Executive Director.

Qualifications, work experience and skills:

• University degree

• Work experience in the field of human rights/women’s rights in the organization.

• Candidate must possess excellent computer skills including Windows, Excel, Power Point etc.

• Written and spoken knowledge of Albanian and English is required.

• Communication, cooperation, teamwork skills, etc.

• Be energetic, possess good interpersonal skills and be prepared to work with flexible working hours and under time pressure.

The Network of Women’s Organizations of Roma, Ashkali and Egyptians of Kosovo “RROGRAEK” encourages applications from women and girls from the communities of Roma, Ashkali and Egyptians in Kosovo for this Call and position.

In order to apply, you need:

• Proof of educational and professional qualifications, proof of work experience, recommendations, motivational letter and curriculum vitae – CV in Europass format.

Application deadline: September 15, 2024 until 17.00 hrs.

The above documents are to be sent to the following email address:  rrograek@gmail.com.

For all questions and additional information about the invitation, call the contact number: +383 (0) 44 211 905.

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

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH:

NOTIFICATION:  DIGITAL PEACEBUILDERS, CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS IS OPEN!

Digital Peacebuilders is a dynamic one-day youth-led workshop aimed at combating hate speech and fake news. This event will gather together young people aged 16-30 and local journalists as mentors, ending with the creation of video clips in the local languages ​​of Kosovo. Funded by UNMIK, this initiative empowers youth to become agents of change and combat the rise of online disinformation.

Participants will take part in a series of interactive sessions and discussions, gaining insight into the growth of artificial intelligence, its risks and benefits in digital age. They will learn practical strategies to combat hate speech, understand the formation of fake news and develop skills to identify false information. In collaboration with local journalists, participants will conceptualize and shoot short video clips, which will be shared on UN Youth platforms.

All interested can apply at the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMOQDg24pPw1QvrnY-rIvSwDW-k6wRqwhlG8wV0mH3KJrzsQ/viewform

Deadline for applying: September 10, 2024.

NOTIFICATION:  SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR MASTER’S STUDIES IN GREAT BRITAIN THROUGH THE CHEVENING PROGRAM!

Chevening is the United Kingdom Government’s International Scholarship Program. Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and partner organizations, it offers tuition fees for one year of study in the UK on a fully funded Master’s course.

There are many benefits offered by the Program, including fully funded tuition fees, access to some of the highest quality education in the world, exclusive networking opportunities and the opportunity to explore UK’s diverse culture.

For more information on how to apply, please see the following link: https://www.chevening.org/scholarship/kosovo/

British ambassador in Kosovo, H.E. Jonathan Hargreaves encouraged all interested young people from Kosovo, especially members of non-majority communities, to apply for this Call and contribute in their community. Video with his message can be seen at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/UKAmbKosovo/videos/1547843332607750/

Deadline for applying: November 05, 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/

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