INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT FOR CITIZENS:

NOTIFICATION: THE MINISTRY OF ECONOMY IS OFFERING SUBSIDIES TO CITIZENS!

On 12 September 2024, the Ministry of Economy launched a Public Call for Subsidies for efficient heating equipment for houses and apartments funded by the European Union in Kosovo (EU).

The measures presented are aimed at supporting family consumers, especially consumers in need, such as investing in the installation of efficient heating equipment, which include:

• Heat pumps,
• Air conditioners/efficient air conditioning,
• Biomass water heaters (wood, pellets, briquettes), i
• Individual biomass stove.

The value of the subsidy for the heat pumps is thirty percent (30%) of the value of the investment, i.e. up to 2,000.00 EUR.

For air conditioner/air conditioning, the value of the subsidy per unit is forty percent (40%) of the investment value, i.e. up to 400.00 euros. For single parents and citizens benefiting from the Social Assistance Scheme (Category 1 and 2), sixty percent (60%) of the investment value is subsidized up to 550.00 EUR.

For biomass water heaters (wood, pellets, briquettes), seventy percent (70%) of the investment value is subsidized up to 1,200.00 EUR.

For individual biomass stoves, the value of the subsidy for one (1) unit is seventy percent (70%) of the investment value and up to 435.00 EUR. For single parents and citizens benefiting from the Social Assistance Scheme (Category 1 and 2), ninety percent (90%) of the investment value is subsidized, i.e. up to 560.00 euros.

Registration is done online through the e-Kosova platform: https://ekosova.rks-gov.net/472

Full information about the call at the link can be found at:  https://me.rks-gov.net/sr/blog/ministarstvo-ekonomije-raspisuje-poziv-za-subvencije-za-efikasne-grejnu-opremu-za-domacinstvo/ and document https://me.rks-gov.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/serb-Thirrje-publike-Investimi-ne-pajisje-ngrohese-eficiente-2-elektoruar.pdf

Equipment purchased before the Call announcement date will not be subsidized.

Citizens who were beneficiaries of the subsidy for the purchase of efficient heating equipment, in one of the public calls: Public Call no. 02/2022, dated 06 October 2022; Public Call no. 03/2022 dated 18 November 2022; or; Public Call no. 03/2023 dated 22 September 2023 are not entitled to apply for subsidies for efficient heating devices within the framework of Public Call no. 05/ 2024.

Deadline for applying: October 11, 2024.

Applications received will be considered on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH:

NOTIFICATION: THE CALL FOR STUDENT REGISTRATION AT THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COLLEGE MITROVICA (IBCM) FOR BA AND MA STUDIES EXTENDED!

Public International Business College Mitrovica (IBCM) invites all interested students to register for the academic year 2024/25, on the following programs:

• Public Administration and Social Welfare (Bachelor)
• International Sales and Management (Bachelor)
• Environmental and Agricultural Management (Bachelor)
• International Leadership and Management (Master’s).

In addition to modern conditions, the IBCM also offers free tuition for members of non-majority communities, free language courses as part of the preparation for enrollment, and easier studying. For additional questions about study conditions, please contact:  n.saveljic@ibcmitrovica.eu

For more information about the application process, please visit the following link: https://www.ibcmitrovica.eu/extension-of-call-for-student-recruitment-in-bachelor-and-master-studies/

Registration Deadline: September 27, 2024.

NOTIFICATION:  THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND DIASPORA IS RECRUITING 25 EMPLOYEES!

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora launched a Call for twenty-five positions that will create an ad hoc Group on Foreign Service.

Required qualifications include a university degree in the following fields: Political Science, Law, International Relations, Security Policy, European Studies, Economy, Law and Diplomacy (economic, public, and cultural) Public Administration, Faculty of Philology and Faculty of Philosophy, and at least one year of work experience.

For more information about job descriptions and how to apply, please visit the following link: https://konkursi.rks-gov.net/jobs?servant=1&institution=28298 

Application Deadline: October 03, 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/