SOS Children’s Village Albania is a private nongovernmental and non-profit organization, which makes every attempt to offer a permanent home to the children who have lost their parents or for several reasons have no possibility to live with them. The SOS Children’s Village also strongly supports the children at risk of losing their families, and the families in need through implementation of different projects aiming at the further development of their capacities.

The SOS Children’s Village is starting a new project titled “Youth Can for Wellbeing and Employment”

The project aims to support self-reliance of young people from diverse vulnerable group by addressing the key challenges related primary to mental health services as support and preparation of young people with skills, information and opportunities to access jobs. The project targets vulnerable youth aged 15 to 29 from care services, family empowerment programs, and marginalized communities. The project will address these issues by focusing on: Empowering youth with the skills, knowledge, and support they need to manage their mental health and successfully navigate the labour market, having their emotional needs addressed. Building local capacity through training professionals, corporates and community leaders to provide mental health care and employability support. Creating a supportive environment that reduce stigma, increase awareness, and foster social inclusion. Improving youth employability and employment by providing training, mentoring, job shadowing and job placement opportunities in both the public and especially private sector (corporate sector).

Duration of the Project: December 1, 2025 – November 30, 2029

 In the framework of implementing “Youth Can for Wellbeing and Employment” Project, SOS Children’s Villages Albania is looking for a suitable person in the position of Project Manager.

Location: SOS Children Villages, Tirana (with frequent travel to Shkodra)

 The Project Manageractively leadsthe overall management and implementation of the project, ensuring compliance with donor requirements as well as requirement of SOS Children’s Villages, Albania.

He/she is responsible for implementation and monitoring of project activities, effective management of project staff, financial control, cooperation with local project partners, project monitoring and evaluation.

Requirements for the position:

·        University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Management, Law and Social science or a similar area;

·        At least of 6 years of professional experience in project management cycle, preferably within social services and community development programs.

·        Strong knowledge of Results-Based Management (RBM), MEAL systems, and donor-funded project cycles.

·        Experience in stakeholder engagement, advocacy, and partnership building.

·        Proven experience in human resource management, including staff recruitment, supervision, performance management, and team development.

·        Excellent conceptual and analytical skills;

·        Excellent organisational skills

·        Independent and reliable person, capable to work under pressure

·        Strong communication, presentation, facilitation and interpersonal skills;

·        Fluency in both Albanian and English is required, with excellent written and spoken proficiency in English being mandatory

·        Driving licence, active driver.

Main responsibilities:

· Provide overall leadership and management of the YouthCan for Wellbeing and Employment project, ensuring effective planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of activities in Tirana and Shkodra.

· Ensure full compliance with project documentation and requirements, including the grant agreement, project application, timetable, and budget.

· Establish and oversee a robust MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning) system to ensure evidence-based programming, accountability, and continuous learning.

· Manage project resources effectively, ensuring optimal coordination of people, time, and funds to achieve intended results and benefits.

·  Responsible for the full human resource cycle within the project, including recruitment, supervision, performance management, and staff development, while fostering effective communication and teamwork.

· Prepare timely and high-quality progress and final reports in line with donor requirements and SOS Children’s Villages Albania standards.

· Ensure adherence to SOS CV Albania’s financial and administrative procedures and monitor compliance with the conditions defined in the grant agreement for all project-related expenditures.

· Serve as the main focal point for communication and coordination with all project stakeholders, including the Regional Project Coordinator, National Management Team, National Director, Project Team, donors, partners, and local institutions.

In the framework of Safeguarding

· Has the responsibility to protect children from all forms of abuse, abandonment, manipulation, violence and discrimination.

· Has the responsibility to report any suspicions, concerns, allegations or incidents regarding the safety of children immediately without delay.

· Ensures confidentiality and sharing of information as needed.

· He / she is expected to promote and support a culture of respect, dignity, trust and accountability that deters violations in line with PSHEA document.

· Ensures responsible use and protection of organizational assets in line with the Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption Guidelines and the Financial Regulations of SOS Children’s Villages.

 If you are interested in the above-described position, send until 26.10.2025 to e-mail address hr@soskd.org.al the:

– CV

– Application letter

– Reference

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted