Project Manager of Tirana Standard Project

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

SOS Children’s Village Albania is a private nongovernmental and non-profit organization, which makes every attempt to offer a permanent home to the children who have lost their parents or for several reasons have no possibility to live with them. The SOS Children’s Village also strongly supports the children at risk of losing their families, and the families in need through implementation of different projects aiming at the further development of their capacities.

SOS Children’s Villages Albania is looking for a suitable person for the position of Project Manager of Tirana Standard Project

Project Manager of Tirana Standard Project actively leads the overall management and implementation of the project, ensuring that the documentation adheres to required standards and procedures, as outlined in the Result Based Management Regulation and in the Project’s Contractual Agreement.

He/she is responsible for implementation and monitoring of project activities, effective management of project staff, financial control, cooperation with local project partners, project monitoring and evaluation. 

Main responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership and management of the Tirana Standard Project, ensuring effective planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of activities in the project.
• Coordinate and ensure cooperation between all areas of work within Tirana Standard Project.
• Establish and oversee a robust MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning) system to ensure evidence-based programming, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Manage project resources effectively, ensuring optimal coordination of people, time, and funds to achieve intended results and benefits.
• Responsible for the full human resource cycle within the project, including recruitment, supervision, performance management, and staff development, while fostering effective communication and teamwork.
• Ensure adherence to SOS CV Albania’s financial and administrative procedures and monitor compliance with the conditions defined in the grant agreement for all project-related expenditures.
• Monitors budget expenditures and conducts financial (in cooperation with the responsible person for FIN) and content controlling, in order to ensure that funds are properly used.
• Lead the budgeting process in the Tirana standard project.
• Prepare timely and high-quality progress and final reports in line with donor requirements and SOS Children’s Villages Albania standards.
• The project manager must ensure coordination with relevant stakeholders throughout the project, as well as representation in external networks and/or coordination mechanisms that are key for successful project implementation.
• Identify and pursue potential income streams, including government subsidies and grant opportunities, to support and sustain the services provided.
• Leads and coordinates the CS team’s work in the Tirana Standard Project with a particular attention to prevention and awareness raising.

Requirements:

• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Management, Law and Social science or a similar area;
• At least of 6 years of professional experience in project management cycle, preferably within social services and community development programs
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, advocacy, and partnership building.
• Strong knowledge of Results-Based Management (RBM), MEAL systems, and donor-funded project cycles.
• Proven experience in human resource management, including staff recruitment, supervision, performance management, and team development.
• Excellent conceptual and analytical skills;
• Excellent organisational skills
• Independent and reliable person, capable to work under pressure
• Strong communication, presentation, facilitation and interpersonal skills;
• Fluency in both Albanian and English is required, with excellent written and spoken proficiency in English being mandatory
• Driving licence, active driver.

In the framework of Safeguarding

SOS Children’s Villages Albania is committed to upholding and promoting its core values, beliefs, and high ethical standards at all levels. We expect all employees to respect these standards and contribute to maintaining a safe and responsible work environment. As part of the recruitment process, reference checks will be conducted to ensure compliance with these expectations. This initiative is intended to prevent applications from unsuitable candidates.

• Has the responsibility to protect children from all forms of abuse, abandonment, manipulation, violence and discrimination.
• Has the responsibility to report any suspicions, concerns, allegations or incidents regarding the safety of children immediately without delay.
• Ensures confidentiality and sharing of information as needed.
• He / she is expected to promote and support a culture of respect, dignity, trust and accountability that deters violations in line with PSHEA document.
• Ensures responsible use and protection of organizational assets in line with the Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption Guidelines and the Financial Regulations of SOS Children’s Villages.

If you are interested in the above-described position, send until December 15, 2025to e-mail address hr@soskd.org.al the:

• CV
• Application letter
• Reference

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted