Junior Achievement of Albania is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the following vacancy.

Post Title: Project Coordinator (full time)

Duty station: Tirana

Type of Contract: Employment Agreement

Educational Background: MSc degree preferably but not limited in Human Sciences/ Business Administration and/or related field.

Tentative starting date: 30 May 2025

Deadline for Application: 21 April 2025


Project Coordinator

At Junior Achievement of Albania (JAA), we believe in the power of education to shape the next generation of entrepreneurs, financial decision-makers, and workforce leaders. As a leading civil society organization, strategically invested by the Albanian-American Development Foundation (AADF), we work with youth from kindergarten to university level, equipping them with essential entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and work readiness skills. Through our programs, we empower young people across Albania to take charge of their future with confidence and ambition.

Junior Achievement of Albania is a member of Junior Achievement Worldwide, the world's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices.


GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

Working under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, Project Coordinator will be responsible for the following duties:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Coordinate, implement, and oversee project activities, ensuring alignment with JAA’s mission and planned execution

  • Collaborate with beneficiaries, students, teachers and partners, keeping stakeholders engaged and informed

  • Track project progress and maintain documentation and statistics.

  • Prepare quarterly and ad-hoc reports for the Program Manager, addressing any project issues.

  • Provide content for the website, socials and newsletters to highlight project success.

  • Support the Program Manager with budgeting, planning and data collection for reporting and fundraising.

  • Ensure all projects follow internal operational and procedural guidelines, meeting timelines and objectives.

  • Address project challenges promptly and support the Program Manager and Executive Director as needed.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

  • MSc degree preferably but not limited in Human Sciences/ Business Administration and/or related field.

  • 2-5 years’ experience in project coordination, highly preferably in education or nonprofits.

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Very good verbal and written communication to engage diverse stakeholders.

  • Experience working with students, teachers and community partners.

  • Proactive and resourceful in identifying challenges and implementing solutions.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, data tracking, and content creation for digital platforms.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION:

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, updated Curriculum Vitae, via e-mail at: careers@junior-albania.org

Please, indicate on the subject of the e-mail and on your cover letter the position you are applying for. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.