Recruitment of Local Coordinator for the National Erasmus+ Office (NEO)in Albania

PRINTRecruitment of Local Coordinator for the National Erasmus+ Office (NEO)in Albania24.10.2025 New opportunityTeaserThe Ministry of Education and Sports of the Republic of Albania, the Delegation of the European Union to Albania and the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) are launching a procedure to recruit a new local coordinator for the NEO in the Republic of Albania.TextBackgroundErasmus+ is the European Union’s programme to support education, training, youth and sport. The 2021-2027 programme places a strong focus on social inclusion, green and digital transitions, and promoting young people’s participation in democratic life. It supports priorities and activities set out in the European Education Area, Digital Education Action Plan and the European Skills Agenda.Erasmus+ also aims at boosting cooperation with Partner countries all over the world.The National Erasmus+ Offices (NEO) assist the European Commission, the EACEA, and the third country authorities concerned in the implementation of the Erasmus+ Programme. Their mandate covers supporting, promotion and dissemination activities related to the international dimension of Erasmus+ actions.For additional information on Erasmus+, please consult: http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmusplus/index_en.htm.Job DescriptionThe successful candidate will be assigned the post of Coordinator of the NEO in the Republic of Albania. He/She will be responsible for the implementation and coordination of the following activities: Promotion, information and follow up of the Erasmus+ programme, including organisation of information campaigns, maintaining a website on upcoming calls for proposals, promotion material and activities, etc. Support and training to local potential applicants interested to apply to Erasmus+, including organisation of training sessions and ad-hoc consultations on how to prepare a competitive proposal, as well as on specific topics of the EU programmes covered. Dissemination and exploitation of Erasmus+ project results, including activities related to exploitation and mainstreaming of the project results, providing the EACEA, the Delegation of the European Union to Albania and the national authorities with contributions to studies, statistics, reports, etc. related to education, training, youth and sport. Follow up of higher education issues and activities of the Erasmus+ Higher Education Reform Experts (HEREs), including draft briefing papers and notes, as well as reports on the implementation and progress of projects in which the higher education institutions in the country are involved. Administration of the NEO, including managing the technical and administrative staff, monitoring the NEO budget and follow up financial issues, drafting NEO implementation reports. Coordination, including cooperation and reporting on data, statistics and other relevant information to the EACEA, the EU Delegation and national authorities in Albania, establishing effective working relations with the other NEOs in the Erasmus+ Partner countries and the Erasmus+ National Agencies in the Programme countries.Requirements for the postMinimum Eligibility Criteria At least MsC degree Proven experience in managing EU funded projects, preferably Erasmus + projects Proven experience in international project management and coordination; Experience managing/coordinating a team; Good analytical, communication, drafting and reporting skills; Excellent communication skills in EnglishAdvantageous requirements Good knowledge of EU funded programmes, preferably of Erasmus + Working experience in national public administration or in international organisations in the field of education and training; Good knowledge of the local environment in at least one of the following fields: higher education, vocational education and training, sport and youth sectors; Excellent computer literacy (word, excel, power point); Knowledge of another EU language would be an assetApplication procedureCandidates Must Submit The Below Two Documents In English up- to-date detailed curriculum vitae (CV), in Europass CV format; letter of motivation (2 pages maximum). Applications must be sent by e-mail to: albania@erasmusplus.al Please mention the following in your e-mail subject title:"Application – Coordinator NEO _Albania" and in copy to Aplikime@arsimi.gov.alDeadline for applications: 14 November 2025, 16:00 h (Tirana time)Non-compliance with the above requirements will lead to disqualification.Selection ProcedureEducationThe selection of the candidates will be carried out by a Selection Committee composed of representatives of the Ministry of Education and Sports of the Republic of Albania, the Delegation of the European Union to Albania and the expert in the field of higher education. The selection will be organised in the following steps: Admissibility and eligibility check of the applicants; The Selection Committee will analyse the motivation letter and CVs of eligible applicants. Based on the evaluation the Committee will establish a shortlist. All applicants will be notified about the Selection results. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to a written test and an interview. The Selection Committee will hold written tests and interviews with the persons shortlisted in order to assess the candidate's competences, knowledge and motivation required for performing the duties. The interviews shall take place in English. The date will be announced separately.The Selection Committee will then propose the name of the candidate to be confirmed.In addition, a reserve list of candidates may be established.Under no circumstances should candidates approach the Selection Committee members, either directly or indirectly concerning this recruitment. The authority authorised to conclude contracts reserves itself the right to disqualify any candidate who disregards these instructions.A policy of equal opportunities will be applied during the selection process.Conditions of employmentIndicative start date for employmentJanuary 2026Contract duration30 December 2026 (until the end of the current Erasmus+ Working Programme 2025-2026)SalaryThe salary will be competitive, taking into account the candidate's seniority, experience, and qualifications.WorkloadFull time position (100%). This position is not compatible with other employments.LocationTirana, Albania