Executive Director

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The HeadHunter Group is an innovative Staffing and Recruiting Company with HQ in US, Dover, Delaware, operating in Canada, Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Serbia, Cyprus, Greece. We offer the newest mentality in Staffing industry and our core business are Candidates and Clients.

For our client, the German-Kosovar Business Association (KDWV), a leading organization promoting economic relations between Germany and Kosovo, we are looking for an Executive Director for their office in Prishtina, Kosovo. KDWV has over 200 members and a wide range of services, the KDWV supports companies in market entry, export growth, and the development of partnerships. KDWV vision is to foster sustainable economic growth through close partnerships with businesses and policymakers while enhancing Kosovo's attractiveness for German investors.

Job Responsibilities:

• Strategic and operational management of KDWV, including the implementation of the KDWV Strategy for 20252028.
• Representation of KDWV to political, economic, and media stakeholders at national, regional, and international levels.
• Promotion of economic cooperation between Germany and Kosovo, focusing on investment and export promotion, digitalization, green transformation, and vocational education.
• Establishing and maintaining networks with institutions, government bodies, and businesses in both countries.
  Budgeting and financial management of a member-based organization.
• Development and implementation of value-added services tailored to members' needs.
• Ensuring excellent service quality for members.

Qualifications and skills:

• Completed university degree in economics or law.
• At least five years of leadership experience.
• Fluent in German (native or near-native proficiency), English, and Albanian; knowledge of Serbian is an advantage.
• High stress resilience and ability to work under pressure.
• Political awareness and experience in regional cooperation.
• Strong diplomatic skills, excellent public presence, and good knowledge of the political and economic environment in Kosovo and Germany.
• Experience in budgeting and financial management, as well as developing value-adding services for members.
  Integrity and understanding of KDWV's role and influence.
• Full-time presence in Pristina; no secondary employment permitted.
  

Application Documents Required:

Interested candidates must submit the following:

• Motivation letter in German and English.
• CV in German and English.
• Copies of academic certificates.
• References from previous employers.

What our client offers:

• Pleasant working environment within a dynamic and influential network.
• Competitive salary according to local standards.
• Private health insurance.
• Fixed-term contract of three years, with the possibility of a two-year extension based on performance.

Application Process:

Please submit your complete application exclusively in the following link: Executive Director by February 14, 2025, at: 17:00 CET.

Note: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

Our client offers equal opportunity for everyone, and no person shall be discriminated against on the grounds of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, ethnic background, race, skin color, religion or ideology, political persuasion, social background or marital status.