Public Participation Lead (Kosovo Social Contract Activity)

Working under the direction of the Chief of Party (COP) and in collaboration with local stakeholders, the Public Participation Component Lead will support local governments and citizens in co-developing public participation practices that are perceived as valuable, effective, and feasible. This individual must showcase experience in working at the local-level with citizens and civil society organizations, possess the knowledge and skills to work with community members and public officials to engage with each other, and have developed platforms and processes for citizen engagement. The Public Participation Component Lead will regularly work to address unique facilitators and barriers for public participation that are unique to underserved population groups in partner municipalities. Lastly, the individual will work to identify key entry points for introducing and sustaining effective and feasible public participation practices. This position is anticipated to be based in Pristina, Kosovo. Qualifications: *Master’s degree or higher in international development, public policy, or another relevant field; *Minimum of ten (10) years of demonstrated experience working with local government officials, civil society organizations, advocacy, and improving communications between citizens and public officials; *Minimum of ten (10) years of demonstrated experience in community engagement, community participation, program management and training; *Knowledge of local government roles and responsibilities and governance mechanisms in Kosovo; *Excellent organizational skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment; *Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as cultural and political sensitivity; *Professional written and spoken proficiency in English and fluency in Albanian and/or Serbian is required; *Ability to work in Kosovo required.