National Project Officer – Grants Monitoring

Coordinates monitoring of grant-funded activities for an ILO project supporting inclusive and resilient employment in Kosovo's hospitality sector. The officer verifies compliance, tracks results and budgets, and works with grantees, institutions and partners to resolve implementation risks.

• Monitor grant-funded activities, including equipment procurement and delivery for TVET institutions
• Ensure grant implementation complies with agreements, workplans, budgets, ILO rules and donor requirements
• Develop monitoring plans, tools and reporting mechanisms and recommend corrective action on risks
• Review grant applications, reports, procurement documentation and supporting evidence from grantees
• Conduct monitoring visits to beneficiaries, TVET institutions, enterprises and project sites
• Maintain grant records and prepare progress reports, briefings and monitoring information
• Support budget monitoring, financial forecasting and integration of inclusion and sustainability priorities

• First-level university degree in economics, public policies, development studies or a relevant field
• At least two years of national-level professional experience in project management, implementation, grant monitoring and evaluation
• Excellent knowledge of the working language of the duty station and good knowledge of English
• Good knowledge of grant management, monitoring and evaluation, procurement processes and project implementation

• Experience with policy-making institutions or development partners
• Experience in the HoReCa sector
• Advanced degree in labour economics
• Familiarity with skills development, TVET and enterprise development
• Knowledge of public procurement, donor-funded projects, financial reporting and compliance

• Grant Management
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Procurement Monitoring
• Compliance Management
• Financial Reporting
• Project Implementation
• Risk Management
• TVET

• Microsoft Word
• PowerPoint
• Excel
• Web Browsers
• Database Applications

• Fixed-term contract for one year
• Technical-cooperation appointment
• Entry-level salary of EUR 34,571 per year