Job Announcement

Administration and Human Resources Coordinator - Replacement during Maternity Leave - 100 (%):

Supervised by: Country Director

The goal of the job: The Administration & HR Coordinator is responsible for the functioning of the Caritas Switzerland (CACH) office in Kosovo. He/She is responsible for managing all kinds of tenders and different procurements. He/She is responsible to follow the regulations of Caritas Switzerland concerning Human Resource Management including recruitment, upgrading and further qualification. He/She is responsible for Security in general in absence of CD.

Also, s/he is responsible for the functioning and working conditions of technical equipment (computers, telephone, email, cars) for the office as well as keeping all electronic devices as well maintained and in optimal function and ensuring the IT Support to Caritas Switzerland, incl. advice and installation of appropriate programs for each staff and advice on purchasing electronic devices. S/he is the responsible person to advise according to organization requirements and for the appropriate electronic filing system.

Tasks: Administration and HR Coordinator

• Ensures that the Prishtina country office is working according to the regulations of Caritas Switzerland;
• Ensures that CACH contracts are meeting requirements of the Republic of Kosovo and takes necessary steps to ensure follow-up based on legal changes. In addition, ensures that annual reports to the Ministry of Public Administration are done in compliance with legislation in place;
• Ensuring that Caritas Switzerland is meeting the legal requirements of the Republic of Kosovo overall;
• Overall management of Administration, HR, and Procurement for all Caritas projects;
• Human Resource Management (incl. national regulation and regulation of Caritas Switzerland about Human Resources in Field offices) according to the instruments of CaCH for it e.g., appraisal, staff contracts, job descriptions, records (time sheets), hand-over procedures, recruitment, leave plans and their approval.
• Managing and conducting different kinds of tenders, auctions and involvement in other procurements necessary for programme and projects in Kosovo;
• Management of admin relevant contracts and agreements with vendors and partners including contract negotiations;
• Ensures professional archiving of programme and project documentation (hardcopy and electronic) based on CACH and legal requirements;
• Supervision and monitoring of all procurement under the Caritas Switzerland (including projects and partners) following Caritas Switzerland, Kosovo and donor regulations;
• Training of all Caritas projects staff on tender/procurement procedures and compliance to different standards (Caritas Switzerland, Kosovo, donors like ADA, SDC and others);
• Security focal person of Caritas Switzerland in Kosovo - providing briefings and training to staff and visitors and updating Local Security Plan;
• Responsible for co-signing payments for the bank;
• Overall safety within the office premises;
• Vehicle fleet management of Caritas´ vehicle pool of 8 vehicles;
• Preparing the monthly office report;
• Maintaining the inventory of the Kosovo office with the support of admin staff
• Installing and keeping maintained all computers, printers and other electronic devices, including UPS, stabilizers, electronic backups, LAN, WLAN, telephone exchange, etc.;
• Facilitating information exchange among all computers by maintaining internal networks in all field offices;
• Purchasing new electronic devices and office supplies when necessary;
• Ensuring the visibility requirements of donor organizations (ADC, SDC, Liechtenstein, Kosovo) in close coordination with Country Director;
• Quality assurance of Public Relations material upon request, particularly concerning procurement thereof;
• Providing advice on and support of the electronic filing system;
• Training staff and supervising partners on how to operate different machines
• Overall, managing of the compound and office building (maintenance and cleanliness);
• Managing and keeping updated all data on the NAS and CARA server (sync) in Kosovo. Ensuring that data is stored in a structured way;
• Responsible for complaint mechanism;
• Substitute the Finance Manager in his absence;
• Other tasks from CD or HO

Requirements:

• Master’s degree or higher (business administration, law, or other relevant to the position);
• Proven working experience of 5 years in administration and human resource management;
• Good knowledge of office management (including contract management of services and labour contracts);
• Minimum of five years of working experience in the international development environment;
• Experience with organizational development is a plus;
• Working knowledge with Kosovar authorities and the public administration; i.e., knowledge of rules of procedures when cooperating with Kosovo authorities and public institutions;
• Experience with procurement according to local and international rules and regulations;
• Experience in management and administration of development projects is a plus;
• Experience in the financial management of at least 3 years;
• Experience with security matters in the specific Kosovar context;
• Experience in collaboration with International Organisations, Government Institutions, NGOs and Donors;
• Advanced skills in planning, written and oral communication, facilitation, and coordination;
• Excellent knowledge of English and Albanian (both written and spoken);
• Excellent skills in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc);
• Knowledge of finance software is a plus;
• Teamwork and communication skills;
• Good knowledge of IT systems is a plus;
• Flexibility to travel in the field in working hours;
• A valid driving license (B);

Application

Send your application latest by 29. July 2023 via email to kosovo@caritas.ch with cc lgerxhaliu@caritas.ch indicating “Admin & HR Coordinator” in the subject line.

Please provide a:

• Motivation Letter
• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English with details of your qualifications, experience, present position and remuneration, the earliest date of availability,
• Emails addresses, contacts info, and job position of three referees.

This vacancy is for a job position for at least 9 (nine) months, and it is a replacement during the Maternity Leave. Starting day is 15 August 2023.

Note that applications without a Motivation Letter or CV may not be considered for shortlisting. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted!

Employment for this position is subject to funding and final project approval of Caritas Switzerland.