Trainer for Digital Skills, Life Skills and Employability (2)

	 	 
Position: (2) Trainer for Digital Skills, Life Skills and Employability Location: 1 in Prishtina, 1 in Ferizaj M/F 
Planned start date: 01.11.2026 
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 Trainer for Digital Skills, Life Skills  and Employability 
The Trainer for Digital Skills, Life Skills and Employability is responsible for planning, coordinating  and delivering high-quality training activities under the YouthCan Connect project. The position  focuses on strengthening young people's digital competencies, life skills and employability  through practical, inclusive and youth-centred learning approaches. The Trainer for Digital Skills,  Life Skills and Employability also supports participant outreach and engagement, coordinates  mentoring and internship activities with relevant partners, monitors participants' learning progress  and contributes to achieving the project's objectives and expected results. All activities are carried  out in accordance with the approved project framework, BMZ requirements and SOS Children's  Villages policies and procedures. 
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

 Plan, organize and deliver training sessions in digital skills, life skills and employability,  including basic and advanced digital competencies, IT project management, digital  marketing and the Next Economy programme, in line with the approved project curricula  and objectives. 
 Prepare and adapt training plans, learning materials, practical exercises and coaching  activities, applying interactive, inclusive and youth-centred approaches that respond to  participants' different learning needs and abilities. 
 Support the identification, outreach, recruitment and registration of eligible young people  in cooperation with local institutions, community organizations and project partners, promoting equal opportunities and the participation of young women and disadvantaged  youth. 


 Assess participants' learning needs, contribute to individual action plans, conduct pre- and  post-training assessments, and monitor attendance, progress and training completion to  support the achievement of project targets and certification requirements. 
 Coordinate mentoring and internship activities in cooperation with corporate partners,  external mentors and the project team, including matching mentors with young people,  facilitating mentoring sessions, organizing company visits and supporting practical work based learning opportunities. 
 Provide individual guidance and coaching to young people on personal development,  career orientation, digital and employability skills, CV preparation, job applications and  interview techniques, supporting their transition to further education, vocational training  and employment. 
 Support the establishment and activities of the youth clubs, encourage youth  participation and youth-led initiatives, and contribute to the organization of workshops,  outreach events, business roundtables and other project activities. 
 Contribute to the development and ongoing maintenance of the project’s online platform  by providing, curating, and uploading relevant content and materials in line with the staff  member’s area of expertise and assigned responsibilities. 
 Maintain accurate records of training and mentoring activities, including attendance,  assessments, participant progress and feedback, and provide timely information and  documentation for project monitoring, reporting and evaluation. 
 Work closely with the Project Manager, project staff, psychosocial support professionals,  vocational training centres, employment offices, educational institutions and private-sector  partners to ensure effective implementation, coordination and appropriate support for  participating young people. 
 Ensure compliance with SOS Children's Villages Kosovo policies and procedures,  particularly Child and Youth Safeguarding, inclusion, non-discrimination, confidentiality,  data protection and the Code of Conduct, and undertake other relevant responsibilities  within the scope of the position. 

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION: 

University degree in Information Technology, Education, Economics, Business  Administration, Social Sciences or a related field. 
Minimum three years of relevant experience in training, mentoring, coaching or working  with young people. 
Good knowledge of digital skills, life skills, employability and career development. • Experience with participatory and youth-centred training methods; life skills and  employability training experience is preferred. 
Strong digital competencies, including the use of digital tools and online learning  platforms. 
Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation and interpersonal skills. • Good organizational skills, including planning, monitoring participants' progress and  maintaining accurate records.

Ability to work independently and in a team, collaborate with partners and demonstrate  commitment to safeguarding and inclusion. 

Good command of Albanian and English, with willingness to travel within Kosovo as  required. 

COMPETENCES – KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABBILITIES 

Strong digital skills and proficiency in MS Office, digital tools and online learning  platforms. 
Excellent communication, presentation and training facilitation skills. 
Ability to engage, motivate and support young people from diverse backgrounds. 
Strong interpersonal, coaching and mentoring coordination skills. 
Knowledge of participatory, inclusive and youth-centred training methodologies. 
Good organizational, planning and problem-solving skills. 
Ability to assess learning needs, monitor progress and adapt training approaches  accordingly. 
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment. 
High level of integrity, confidentiality and commitment to child and youth safeguarding. 
Proactive, creative and self-motivated, with the 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 26.10.2026 at midnight through email: hr.recruitment@soskosova.org. 
Documentation required when applying:  

 Application form (obtain from our web site in the link 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.