CO-WORKER FOR SOS Children’s Villages OFFICE
- Financial and Administrative Coordinator (M/F)
Planned start date: 01.09.2026
SOS Children’s Villages is a non-governmental organization, social development organization, which is active in the field of Children’s Rights by supporting their needs and concerns since 1999, offering to children without parental care and in risk of losing parental care, a stable home and solid preparation for an independent life.
YouthCan Connect is a 36-month project funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and SOS Children's Villages Worldwide. The project aims to improve the socio-economic inclusion of vulnerable and disadvantaged young people by strengthening their employability, digital and life skills, psychosocial resilience and access to sustainable employment opportunities. Working closely with public institutions, private sector employers, vocational education providers and civil society organizations, the project promotes innovative pathways from education to decent work while strengthening local systems for youth employment and inclusion.
SOS Children's Villages Kosovo is seeking a motivated, highly organized and detail-oriented professional to join the project team in the position of Financial and Administrative Coordinator
The Financial & Administrative Coordinator is responsible for ensuring sound financial management, administrative coordination and operational support for the YouthCan Connect project. The position ensures that project resources are managed efficiently and transparently, in full compliance with BMZ requirements, national legislation and SOS Children's Villages policies and procedures. The Coordinator provides financial oversight, procurement and administrative support, contributes to project planning and reporting, and helps ensure successful implementation of project activities.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for daily financial and administrative operations in order to support the efficient implementation of the Project as well as provide support to the project staff;
- Responsible for overall financial issues of the project, implementation of project expenses, budget control, financial reports, cash management, as per local legislation, SOS Foundation policies and donor guidelines and agreement.
- Conducts administrative tasks, correspondence, records, maintain the documentations and archives
- Responsible for implementation and follow up of the project expenditures in line with budget lines and in time.
- Monitor and control the use of the project budget and report to the Chief Accountant and project Manager for overall financial issues of the project and in case of deviations;
- Ensures that the costs are eligible for the project and in compliance with the budget timelines and conditions defined in the grant agreement.
- Preparation of requests for transfer of funds to the donor;
- Preparation of regular project financial reports both for the donor (in accordance with donor requirements) and for SOS Children’s Village Kosovo (in accordance with organizational internal standards)
- Prepare and make the payments for the project expenses, including salaries of the project staff, in accordance with local legislation and donor requirement. - Ensures the effective management of all resources in her/his responsibility. - Ensure good communication with the financial department of the organization and the project staff;
- Follows and adheres to the standard policies of the organization including safeguarding, anti-corruption regulation and local legislation.
- Participate and support in processes for financial audit;
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION:
- University degree in the field of Economics (Finance, Accounting, Business Administration);
- At least 3 years working experience in accountancy and keeping of financial records;
- Working experience in the field of Project administration and finance tasks will be consider as an advantage;
- Documented experience in implementation of socially meaningful projects, co funded by institutional donors, experience in working in an NGO/civic organization, will be considered as an advantage;
- Good knowledge of English, written and spoken;
- Good knowledge of local accounting law and tax regulations, procurement, planning, monitoring and reporting.
- Possession of driver's license "B" category.
COMPETENCES – KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABBILITIES
- Excellent MS Office skills, MS Excel in particular
- Excellent communication skills
- Conceptual and analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity and high degree of discretion and confidentiality
- Ability to work in multicultural environment
- Organisational skills
- An independent and reliable professional with the ability to perform effectively under pressure
- Pro-active and self-motivated to learn and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Fixed-term employment contract for a duration of three (3) years.
- Standard working hours of 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 08:00 to 16:00.
WE OFFER:
- A dynamic and professional working environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
- Ongoing training and capacity-building opportunities.
- Collaborative and supportive team culture.
- The opportunity to contribute to impactful projects and organizational objectives.
SOS Children´s Villages has zero-tolerance neither on Child Safeguarding, sexual exploitation, harassment and abuse nor fraud and corruption, amongst other safeguarding aspects, governed by the Child and Youth Safeguarding Regulation, Anti-Corruption Regulation, PSHEA Regulation, Code of Conduct, etc.
This position involves working with an NGO committed to children and human rights and is subject to strict safer recruitment checks. The successful candidate will be required to complete safer recruitment checks including police and reference checks to help verify their suitability to work for SOS CV. In addition to candidates’ ability to perform the duties of the post, the selection process will also consider the motivation and approach of the candidate to safeguarding.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees & qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or class. SOS Children´s Villages complies with all applicable laws governing non-discrimination in employment.
Deadline for applying is 28.08.2026 through email: HR.Recruitment@soskosova.org.
Documentation required when applying:
- Application form (obtain from our web site; Vende të lira - SOS Fshtrat e Fëmijëve
- Copies of Diplomas;
- References from previous employers;
- Certificate by the court confirming that you don’t have any criminal conviction (applies only for candidate who will be invited on Final Round).
Only applications submitted with all required documents will be considered; incomplete applications will not proceed to the interview stage.
