Kosovo Social Assistance System Reform Project ( - Тендер #71155194)

• Project ID

P171098

• Project Title

Kosovo Social Assistance System Reform Project

• Country

Kosovo

• Notice No

OP00430980

• Notice Type

Request for Expression of Interest

• Notice Status

Published

• Borrower Bid Reference

SAS.1.1.ICS.009A-8

• Procurement Method

Individual Consultant Selection

• Language of Notice

English

• Submission Deadline Date/Time

Mar 17, 2026 16:00

• Published Date

Mar 06, 2026

• CONTACT INFORMATION
• Organization/Department

Ministry of Finance, Labor and Transfers

• Name

Loresa Statovci

• Address

“Zahir Pajaziti” Square, 1st Floor, Office No. 103, 10000 Pristina, Kosovo

• City

• Province/State

Kosovo

• Postal Code

• Country

Kosovo

• Phone

0038345168333

• Email

Loresa.Statovci@rks-gov.net

• Website

https://mfpt.rks-gov.net/

Date: 06 March 2026 Location: Kosovo Project ID: P171098 Ref. No.: SAS.1.1.ICS.009A World Bank Credit Name: Social Assistance System Reform Project in Kosovo REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Engagement of 15 Employment Counselors to Increase the Capacity of the Employment Agency of the Republic of Kosovo (EARK) in Implementing the Activation Pilot TERMS OF REFERENCE BACKGROUND The Ministry of Labour, Family and Liberation War Values (MLFLWV) in the Republic of Kosovo has received a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) in the amount of EUR 47 million to finance the Social Assistance System Reform Project of Kosovo. The objective of the Project is to improve the equity and adaptability of Kosovo’s social protection system. Improving equity includes selecting SAS beneficiaries based on poverty status. Improving adaptability refers to increasing the capacity of Kosovo’s social protection system to respond to changes in poverty levels, as well as to shocks, including those induced by climate change, in order to minimize negative impacts on household poverty levels. In this context, MLFLWV is piloting a new tool to identify poor households eligible for SAS support, and the reform is advancing the methods of interaction between the Centers for Social Work (CSW) and the Employment Agency of the Republic of Kosovo (EARK), which is responsible for coordinating employment services for SAS beneficiaries. This reform is accompanied by support for integrating SAS beneficiaries into the labor market. The combination of these factors has increased the demand for services provided by EARK. In addition to the counselors previously engaged, MLFLWV intends to hire 15 Employment Counselors until the end of 2026 to increase the capacity of Employment Offices during the implementation of the Activation Pilot Program for work-able SAS beneficiaries, as part of the Government’s SAS reform plans. Recruitment will take place in the following municipalities: • Artana Municipality – one (1) position; • Graçanica Municipality – one (1) position; • Hani i Elezit Municipality – one (1) position; • Istog Municipality – one (1) position; • Junik Municipality – one (1) position; • Leposavić Municipality – one (1) position; • North Mitrovica Municipality – one (1) position; • Obiliq Municipality – one (1) position; • Rahovec Municipality – one (1) position; • Skenderaj Municipality – one (1) position; • Štrpce Municipality – one (1) position; • Viti Municipality – one (1) position; • Vushtrri Municipality – one (1) position; • Zubin Potok Municipality – one (1) position; • Zvečan Municipality – one (1) position. OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT The main objective of this assignment is to support the Employment Offices in implementing the nationwide pilot program for the activation of work-able SAS beneficiaries, in cooperation with other project and institutional structures. SCOPE OF WORK Employment Counselors will work closely with the Director of the Employment Offices and will contribute to achieving the results defined in the Terms of Reference. Under the direct supervision of the Head of the respective Employment Office, specific tasks include: • Proposing and developing a plan for integrating social assistance beneficiaries into the labor market and monitoring and updating it with six (6) month targets; • Implementing the Operational Manual for activation of SAS beneficiaries in coordination with the Employment Office; • Implementing the labor market activation process for the unemployed in cooperation with Employment Offices and Centers for Social Work; • Providing advice and guidance to applicants regarding employment opportunities and addressing other employment-related issues; • Conducting profiling according to requirements and guiding SAS Pilot beneficiaries toward suitable employment opportunities; • Identifying key challenges faced by unemployed individuals in labor market integration through in-depth interviews and documenting services provided; • Maintaining regular communication with SAS Pilot beneficiaries, at least every two weeks, and documenting individual job search efforts; • Referring beneficiaries to existing labor market activation measures; • Assisting Employment Office staff in contacting businesses and employers to gather information on vacancies; • Organizing monitoring visits to oversee implementation of activation measures; • Verifying work ability criteria and mutual obligations and preparing reports on identified issues; • Actively participating in seminars, training sessions, and other related activation plan tasks. DELIVERABLES Selected Employment Counselors shall submit: • Bi-weekly summarized information on the status of all SAS Pilot beneficiaries registered at the Employment Offices; • Monthly, interim, and annual reports. DURATION AND REMUNERATION • The assignment is expected to last until the end of 2026, with the possibility of extension; • Employment Counselors will be paid a monthly gross salary of EUR 561 (including all pension contributions and taxes); • Counselors are expected to maintain regular physical presence at the assigned Employment Office during the contract period. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS Employment Counselors will report to the Director of the Employment Offices at EARK. An electronic copy of the report shall also be sent to the Director of the Department of Social Schemes and the Project Coordination Unit Coordinator. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Paragraph VII, paragraphs 7.34, 7.35, 7.36 and 7.37 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” (July 2016), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant (IC) method as set out in the Procurement Regulations and in line with the evaluation criteria mentioned above. QUALIFICATIONS AND APPLICATION Employment Counselors must meet the following profile and specifications: • University degree in social sciences, economics, or law; • At least one (1) year of work experience; • Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the employment sector and skills development; • Knowledge of the labor market in Kosovo, required skills, job vacancies, and admission requirements; • Knowledge of the Albanian language and/or one of the official working languages of the respective municipality; • Willingness to work in Employment Offices within the same region, depending on operational needs. The evaluation criteria are as follows: Description Points General Qualifications 40 points Experience in similar assignments 60 points Expressions of Interest must be submitted electronically to procurement.sas@rksgov.net no later than 17 March 2026, by 16:00, and must include: • CV; • A valid copy of ID card or passport; • Proof of qualifications (copy of diploma and/or certificates); • Motivation letter – maximum one page (indicating the municipality applied for and availability to work in other municipalities); • Proof of work experience (references, contracts, TRUT statement, or a credible declaration). The application will be considered submitted only upon receipt of a confirmation email. If no confirmation is received, applicants must contact the Project Implementation Unit. Successful candidates may be invited for an interview. Failure to submit required documents will result in disqualification. Further information may be obtained during official working hours (08:00–16:00) via the above email address or at the Project Offices: Social Assistance System Reform Project in Kosovo (SAS) Project Coordination Unit (PCU) “Zahir Pajaziti” Square, Former Kino Armata Building, 1st Floor, Office No. 103, 10000 Pristina, Kosovo.

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