Since 1999, SOS Children’s Villages has operated as a non-governmental social development organization working in Children’s Rights. It addresses children's needs and concerns by providing those without parental care, or at risk of losing it, with a secure home and a strong foundation for independent living.
YouthCan Connect runs for 36 months with funding from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and SOS Children's Villages Worldwide. It seeks to advance the socio-economic inclusion of vulnerable and disadvantaged young people by developing their employability, digital and life skills, strengthening psychosocial resilience, and improving access to sustainable employment. Through close collaboration with public institutions, private-sector employers, vocational education providers and civil society organizations, the project develops innovative routes from education into decent work and reinforces local youth employment and inclusion systems.
SOS Children's Villages Kosovo wishes to recruit a motivated professional with strong organizational skills and attention to detail for its project team as Trainer for Digital Skills, Life Skills and Employability.
Within YouthCan Connect, the Trainer for Digital Skills, Life Skills and Employability plans, coordinates and delivers high-quality training. Practical, inclusive learning approaches centred on young people are used to build digital competencies, life skills and employability. The role also involves reaching and engaging participants, coordinating mentoring and internships with relevant partners, tracking learning progress, and helping deliver the project's objectives and anticipated results. Implementation must follow the approved project framework, BMZ requirements, and SOS Children's Villages policies and procedures.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Design, arrange and facilitate training on digital skills, life skills and employability in accordance with approved project curricula and objectives. Topics include basic and advanced digital competencies, IT project management, digital marketing and the Next Economy programme.
Develop and tailor training plans, learning resources, practical exercises and coaching activities. Use interactive, inclusive and youth-centred methods suited to participants' varying learning needs and abilities.
Help identify, reach, recruit and register eligible young people together with local institutions, community organizations and project partners, encouraging equal opportunities and the involvement of young women and disadvantaged youth.
Identify participants' learning needs and help develop individual action plans. Carry out assessments before and after training, and track attendance, progress and completion to help meet project targets and certification requirements.
Organize mentoring and internship activities alongside corporate partners, external mentors and the project team. Responsibilities include pairing young people with mentors, facilitating mentoring sessions, arranging company visits and supporting practical, work-based learning.
Offer young people individual guidance and coaching in personal development, career orientation, digital skills, employability, CV preparation, job applications and interview techniques, helping them move into further education, vocational training or employment.
Assist with establishing youth clubs and supporting their activities, foster young people's participation and youth-led initiatives, and help arrange workshops, outreach events, business roundtables and other project activities.
Help develop and maintain the project's online platform by supplying, selecting and uploading relevant resources and content within the staff member's expertise and allocated responsibilities.
Keep precise training and mentoring records covering attendance, assessments, participant progress and feedback. Supply information and documentation promptly for project monitoring, reporting and evaluation.
Collaborate closely with the Project Manager, project colleagues, psychosocial support professionals, vocational training centres, employment offices, educational institutions and private-sector partners to support effective delivery, coordination and suitable assistance for participating young people.
Follow SOS Children's Villages Kosovo policies and procedures, especially those concerning Child and Youth Safeguarding, inclusion, non-discrimination, confidentiality, data protection and the Code of Conduct. Carry out other relevant duties falling within the role's scope.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
A university qualification in Information Technology, Education, Economics, Business Administration, Social Sciences or a related discipline is required.
Applicants must have at least three years of relevant experience delivering training, mentoring, coaching or working with young people.
Sound knowledge of digital skills, life skills, employability and career development is needed, together with experience using participatory, youth-centred training methods. Experience delivering life skills and employability training is preferred.
Candidates need strong digital capabilities, including familiarity with digital tools and online learning platforms.
Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation and interpersonal abilities are required, alongside sound organizational skills in planning, tracking participant progress and keeping accurate records.
Applicants must be able to work both autonomously and within a team, cooperate with partners, and show commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.
A good command of Albanian and English is required, as is readiness to travel within Kosovo when needed.
COMPETENCIES – KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Well-developed digital capabilities, with proficiency in MS Office, digital tools and online learning platforms.
Outstanding abilities in communication, presentation and training facilitation.
Capacity to involve, motivate and assist young people with varied backgrounds.
Strong interpersonal and coaching abilities, including skills in coordinating mentoring.
Understanding of participatory, inclusive training methods centred on young people.
Effective organization, planning and problem-solving abilities.
Capacity to identify learning needs, track progress and adjust training methods in response.
Ability to perform independently and work cooperatively in a multicultural setting.
A strong commitment to integrity, confidentiality, and safeguarding children and young people.
A proactive, creative and self-motivated approach, with the capacity to handle competing priorities and deliver work by deadlines.
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
Employment is offered on a fixed-term contract lasting three (3) years.
The regular working week comprises 40 hours, Monday to Friday, with daily hours from 08:00 to 16:00.
WHAT WE PROVIDE
A professional workplace with a dynamic atmosphere.
Scope for professional advancement and career development.
Continued access to training and capacity-building opportunities.
A supportive team environment built on collaboration.
The chance to support projects with meaningful impact and contribute to organizational goals.
SOS Children´s Villages maintains zero tolerance for breaches of Child Safeguarding, sexual exploitation, harassment, abuse, fraud and corruption, alongside other safeguarding concerns. These standards are governed by the Child and Youth Safeguarding Regulation, Anti-Corruption Regulation, PSHEA Regulation and Code of Conduct, among other instruments.
The role is with an NGO dedicated to children and human rights and requires rigorous safer recruitment screening. The selected candidate must undergo checks, including police and reference checks, to establish suitability for work with SOS CV. Selection will assess both the ability to fulfil the role's duties and the candidate's motivation and approach to safeguarding.
Required documents
Completed application form.
Copies of diplomas.
References provided by previous employers.
A court certificate confirming the absence of any criminal conviction, required only from candidates invited to the Final Round.
Consideration is limited to applications containing every required document; those with missing documentation will not advance to an interview.
