Project: USAID Investment Promotion and Access to Finance Activity

Position Title: Legal and Regulatory Reform Lead

Position Level: Senior

Position Location: Pristina, Kosovo

Reports To: Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)

Period of Performance: 2023-2028

Level of Effort: Long-term, full-time (260 days per year)

DT Global is a fast-growing international development organization that focuses on improving the capability, capacity, and effectiveness of development programming in complex global environments. Working across a variety of sectors – including Economic Growth, Environment & Infrastructure (inclusive of energy, climate change, and water, sanitation, and health), Governance, Human Development, and Stabilization & Transition - DT Global provides world-class program management, design, analysis, and monitoring and evaluation services. Built on the strengths, knowledge, and 60+ years of experience from AECOM International Development, Cardno Emerging Markets, Development Transformations, and IMC Worldwide, DT Global has a global ecosystem – including a non-profit partner, the DT Institute – working together to develop cutting-edge solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges.

DT Global was recently awarded the 5-year USAID funded-Investment Promotion and Access to Finance Activity in Kosovo. This program aims to strengthen the private sector’s capacity to deliver sustainable economic growth through two mutually re-enforcing objectives: 1) investment promotion and attraction; and 2) increased access and utilization of diversified finance. DT Global will apply a market systems development (MSD) approach to attract greater investment and increase access to finance in Kosovo. By achieving these two objectives, the Activity will strengthen the resiliency of the private sector, create productive jobs, increase exports, and enable firms to adopt new technologies and business practices.

Position Summary:

The Legal and Regulatory Reform Lead reports to the DCOP and guides government institutions and other relevant actors to develop a comprehensive enabling legal and regulatory framework that both incentivizes investors to direct capital to Kosovo, as well as facilitates diversification of available financial products.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversees activities focused on improving the legal/regulatory framework, strengthening policy standards and protocols for execution, policy enforcement, and accountability for improved market regulations.
• Build linkages, feedback loops, and dialogue between the private sector and Government of Kosovo to improve the investment climate and access to finance.
• Works through and with Government of Kosovo (GOK) institutions, as well as other relevant actors, to develop and reform laws, regulations, strategies, and policies that seek to alleviate key constraints that deter investors from investing in Kosovo.
• Supports the GOK to develop a legal and regulatory framework that enables both supply of and demand for diversified financial instruments.

Education and Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Preferred education: Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Minimum of 6-10 years of experience in relevant field
• Experience leading programs of similar size and scope required; USAID experienced preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills required.
• Fluency in English required; Proficiency in Albanian desirable.

To apply please submit a CV in English to recruitIPAF@dt-global.com. Please include the position you are applying for in the email subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Core Competencies:

TEAMWORK: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals. Participates in building a culture characterized by inclusion, trust and commitment.

COMMUNICATION: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts professionally. Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.

ADAPTABILITY: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.

CUSTOMER/CLIENT FOCUSED: Anticipates, monitors and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an appropriate and responsive manner.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: Conveys respect for diverse individuals and perspectives; models inclusive behavior and treats everyone fairly.

PROFESSIONALISM: Displays appropriate and ethical behavior, integrity and personal presentation in the workplace always; demonstrates respectful communication for others, both verbal and non-verbal.

DT Global, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or national origin. DT Global, LLC prohibits discriminating against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.