Kosovo United States Alumni is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of “Grants Coordinator” beginning on November 1st, 2020. 

Position: Grants Coordinator

Opening Date: 09-Oct-2020

Closing Date: 16-Oct-2020

Salary: Market-based compensation

Organization Background

KUSA is a nonprofit association, established in 2007 with the help of the U.S. Embassy in Kosovo and several committed alumni of the U.S. government exchange program. KUSA is an association of more than 1400 members that had the opportunity to participate in U.S. government-funded exchanges and education programs. KUSA operates as a democracy that values its members who are making significant contributions by sharing skills and best practices acquired during their U.S. exchange experience with colleagues and communities across Kosovo. KUSA is also responsible for the administration and monitoring of numerous U.S. Government grants.  

Basic Functions

We are seeking a Grants Coordinator, who is organized, detail-oriented, and willing to contribute to the organization, to manage our grant writing, reporting, and research. The ideal candidate will be an excellent writer with a proven ability to track and meet multiple deadlines, and with attention to detail. The coordinator will work directly with their supervisor to coordinate the organization’s grant management procedures.

Job Responsibilities

Write and submit grant applications and reports.

Track grant awards, deliverables, metrics, and deadlines.

Communicate grant requirements to supervisor.

Lead grant huddles to align teams for successful grant outcomes and reporting.

Assist with special event planning and execution as necessary.

Qualifications 

Education in related field or applicable experience in project management.

Excellent professional and persuasive writing skills in English and Albanian language.

Good knowledge of Serbian language.

Experience managing multiple assignments remain on deadlines.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders.

Application Docs

Qualified candidates should send:

A current CV.

Scanned documents of all professional certificates and/or degree(s).

Contact Information for at least two professional references.

Scanned ID or Passport.

How to apply?

All applicants must send their application documents in the following email address: info@kusalumni.org 

The email subject heading must read: Application for the position: Grant Coordinator, [Name and Surname]

NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted!