(1) Legal Assistant
The Kosovo Women’s Network (KWN) announces a job opening for Legal Assistant. This is a full-time job, with potential opportunities for long-term work, based on performance. The initial contract would start approximately on December 2018.
Please send a CV and a letter of interest in English to
info@womensnetwork.org with the subject: “KWN Job Opening - Legal Assistant” by
26 November, 5pm.
Minimum requirements:
• At least two years completed studies in law;
• Strong commitment to furthering gender equality in Kosovo, the region, and more broadly;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in Albanian and English;
• Legal experience highly desirable;
• Knowledge of EU Accession and Kosovo’s EU Accession process welcome;
• Attention to detail essential;
• Ability to work and problem-solve independently;
• Self-motivated;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with a team;
• Experience collaborating with Kosovo institutions desirable;
• Basic understanding of gender concepts and gender mainstreaming preferred;
• Public presentation skills welcome.
Responsibilities will include reviewing draft laws and policies to mainstream a gender perspective within them, advising on legal matters, supporting the drafting of policy briefs related to Kosovo's EU Accession process, attending meetings with stakeholders, conducting research / gender analysis as needed, supporting advocacy for recommendations in Kosovo and potentially abroad, and tasks related to project coordination.
Delayed and incomplete applications will not be accepted. No phone calls please. KWN will not accept phone calls on behalf of applicants, and such calls could harm applicants’ chances in applying for this position.
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(2) Project Coordinator.
The Kosovo Women’s Network (KWN) announces a job opening for a Project Coordinator. This is a full-time job, with potential opportunities for long-term work, based on performance. The initial contract is expected to start in December 2018.
Please send a CV and a letter of interest in English to info@womensnetwork.org with the subject: “KWN Job Opening - Project Coordinator” by 26 November, 5pm.
Minimum requirements:
• Strong commitment to furthering gender equality in Kosovo, the region, and more broadly
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills in English and Albanian.
• Knowledge of gender-based violence and the relevant legal framework in Kosovo
• Sensitivity and careful approach in carrying out activities related to gender-based violence
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate well with a team and with other, diverse non-governmental organizations
• Experience meeting and/or collaborating with Kosovo institutions highly desirable
• Knowledge of the role of the Ombudsperson Institution
• Prior experience with project management and/or gender-based violence desirable but not required
• Public speaking skills welcome
• Attention to detail essential
• Ability to work and problem-solve independently
• Self-motivated
Responsibilities will include working closely with other KWN team members, member organizations and public institutions in order to raise awareness about the role of the Ombudsperson Institution and other institutions providing services to persons who have suffered gender-based violence. More specifically this will include meeting and jointly planning activities with institutions; coordinating an innovative public outreach campaign together with other KWN staff members; organizing street events in different cities; organizing in-depth thematic workshops for activists and organizations on this theme; collecting and analyzing data from institutions; drafting one or more policy briefs with recommendations for institutions; and collaborating with other KWN staff for advocacy related to gender-based violence.
Delayed and incomplete applications will not be accepted. No phone calls please. KWN will not accept phone calls on behalf of applicants, and such calls could harm applicants’ chances in applying for this position.
