Project developer

Where and when: ALDA office in Skopje (MK), starting from September/October 2024.

ALDA, following the growth of the organisation, is searching for 1 Project Developer – focus Western Balkan – for its Project Development Department.

The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Director of Programs and of the Head of Development, by undertaking the main following duties and responsibilities:

• Project development: partnership building, projects drafting, elaboration of projects’ budgets, preparation of the application package, submission procedures, etc.;
• Fundraising: research for grant opportunities, periodical checks of call for proposals and tenders for the Western Balkan region and Europe as well;
• Support/Technical assistance to members and partners for the development of European and international projects: analysis of the needs, identification of the funding sources, project development, consultancies, etc.
• Administrative and office tasks: activities related to the preparation and the submission of national, European and international projects.

Candidate qualifications:

• University degree
• Languages: excellent verbal and written skills in English and Macedonian; Any other language (especially Western Balkans languages) is welcome
• Previous professional experience in project development (at least 2 year)
• Knowledge of the European funding (especially IPA programme) and other international donor strategies in the Western Balkans
• Previous experiences in the civil society sector
• …

Terms of contract:

The contract will be issued for a period of 12 months and can be renewed subject to availability of resources and satisfactory performance evaluation at the completion of the first contracted period. The contract will preferably start in September/October 2024.
Duration: initial contract of 12 months
Location: Skopje (North Macedonia)
Starting salary: Salary will be based on the experience and qualifications of the candidate. The proposed salary will follow ALDA’s staff regulation, depending on the experience and seniority in similar positions in Skopje.

How to apply:

Interested applicants should fill in the following template, with a letter of Intent and Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English by 23 August, 2024 (23.59 CEST Time).