1. ADF’S PROFILE

The Albanian Development Fund (ADF) is a development organization which answers to the challenges and its partners in order to achieve a stable development of the country. Founded in 1993, ADF has a 29-years’ experience in the development of infrastructure, urbanization, tourism and cross-border cooperation. The Albanian Development Fund implements a considerable number of projects & programs in different fields, which are focused on road infrastructure, urban development, utility services, tourism, and cross-border collaboration. The institution performs its activity at central office and 4 regional areas: Tirana, Korca, Shkodra & Vlora.

The Albanian Government considers Regional Development Reform among the most important national objectives. In this context, the Regional Development Program in Albania (RDRA), a project of the Swiss and Austrian Governments, is supporting the Albanian Government, in some of its activities, in order to advance the Regional Development Reform and Cohesion.

The RDRA offers the position of Financial Expert, who will work in close technical support of the RDRA and under full supervision of the Albanian Development Fund (ADF).

  1. Job description

The financial expert will work and contribute to the Albanian Development Fund (ADF) in order to prepare and draft financial plans on strategic programs and development and other related responsibilities.

In this context, the financial expert will contribute and work more specifically to identify potential financial resources, draft budgets, and prepare specific financial plans or programs needed to support strategic and regional development operational programs.

  1. RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
  • Contribute and prepare the financial instrument and other related documents (acts, agreements, manuals) on the implementation of the instrument for regional development in accordance with the strategic programs and the regional development program;
  • Contribute and work on drafting plan/s and capacity building of actors in the process as needed;
  • Prepare documents and correspondence related to the financial activity of the operational program for regional development;
  • Be willing to contribute on other related tasks as needed.
  1. CANDIDATE’S PROFILE

The candidate should be graduated in a Master’s Degree in one of the fields of the Faculty of Economics.

The candidate should: have very good knowledge on legislation in force in the field of activity; fluent in English (spoken and written); have good analytical skills; good knowledge of using basic computer software, including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint etc.; demonstrate good communication skills and teamwork capabilities.

At least 5 years of working experience in profession.

  1. APPLICATION

Interested candidates are pleased to send their CV and Interest Letter at the following email address: burimenjerezore@albaniandf.org.

The application deadline is due to 4 March 2022.

  1. EVALUATION PROCESS/INTERVIEW

Phase I: Applications will be reviewed by the Evaluation Commission. Candidates who fulfil all the criteria will be notified for an interview with representatives from the ADF and RDRA.

After interview, selected candidates will be notified by Human Resources Department for the next phase.

Phase II: Evaluation for the collaborative and communication skills related to a certain topic by the Evaluation Commission.

The winning candidates of the second phase will be notified to start working on basis of relevant individual contracts.