Join our team!
ANRD team is growing. We are hiring a Project Officer!
The Albanian Network for Rural Development is a genuine initiative of civil society that seeks to contribute to the development of rural communities by taking up an active role in the processes and reforms of the rural development sector. Established on the 11th of December 2015, ANRD is a membership organization currently encompassing nearly 40 member organizations with long standing experiences and consolidated profiles in important activities of rural development.
The project Officer undertakes secretarial and administrative activities to support efficient implementation of the projects. The working position involves a full range of project management tasks for the current projects that ANRD is implementing. He/she will undertake project planning and implementation activities, providing support to the Project Managers and coordinating with ANRD finance and other project partners on administrative and procurement processes.
Under the guidance of the Project Managers, the Project Officer will be responsible for the following main tasks:
- The Project Officer will support the Project Managers in the achievement of project objectives including the responsibilities of general management and project administration toward efficient implementation of the project activities;
- Prepare briefings, papers, documents and presentations as input to various organizational processes;
- Providing administrative and logistics support to the organization of the project activities;
- Assist in procurement processes for goods and services or other procurement actions foreseen in the project;
- Draft routine correspondence and communication with Project partners, service providers, experts, interpreters, and other relevant counterparts;
- Participate in project partners’ meetings, conferences, study visits, and workshops in Albania, and other countries when required;
- Build and maintain relationships and networks with the Project’s stakeholders in Albania and other countries as needed;
- Support the development and implementation of project monitoring tools;
- Perform any other duties related to the implementation of the Project.
Qualifications and abilities
Applicants shall have the following qualifications:
- Master degree in relevant discipline, such as rural development policies, social science, international relations or other related field;
- A minimum of three years of experience in Project’s implementation and management;
- Previous experience in EU-funded Projects dealing with rural development, civil advocacy, green economy will be an asset;
- Excellent verbal and written command of English including the ability of preparing official documents and reports;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Knowledge of rural development political and strategic framework and recent development in the sector; Knowledge of EU policies and institutions is desirable;
- Familiarity with the most relevant software programmes (word, excel, outlook, internet, power point);
- Organizational and analytical skills;
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues from different cultural and professional backgrounds;
- Enthusiasm and commitment to the mission of the ANRD.
Application and deadline
ANRD offers full-time position with one year contract with a possibility of extension up to four years
Please send your application, including a cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the position, curriculum vitae, copy of the diploma, three references and their contact information to [email protected] by 31 October 2025 with ‘Project Officer” in the subject line.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview and the interviews will be conducted in rolling basis.