Capacity Building Program for Grassroots CSOs on Innovation, Circular Economy & Climate-Smart Initiatives – Kosovo Job Opportunity

August 6, 2025

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Apply now for the Capacity Building Program for Grassroots CSOs on Innovation, Circular Economy, and Climate-Smart Initiatives at CARE International Balkans – Kosovo office. This program focuses on empowering local civil society organizations through training on sustainable development, gender, environmental protection, and project proposal design. The Capacity Building Program for Grassroots CSOs provides a unique opportunity for youth and women-led organizations in Kosovo to enhance skills in climate-smart economic initiatives and green transition.

Capacity Building Program for Grassroots CSOs on Innovation Circular Economy & ClimateSmart Initiatives Kosovo Job Opportunity

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Background & Job Description

CARE International Balkans, through its Kosovo office, is offering a consultancy opportunity to plan and facilitate a comprehensive Capacity Building Program for grassroots civil society organizations (CSOs). This initiative is part of the “Green Horizons – Youth and Community Led Green Transition Initiative in Western Kosovo,” co-funded by the European Union. The program supports the green transition, circular economy, and climate-smart initiatives focused on empowering youth and women-led organizations in Kosovo’s municipalities including Prishtina, Peja/Peć, Gjakova/Đakovica, Mitrovica, and Prizren.

The consultancy involves designing and delivering training sessions covering innovation, sustainability, gender mainstreaming, circular economy principles, environmental issues, and project proposal development tailored for grassroots CSOs. The program targets approximately 50 participants from 20 pre-selected CSOs, with at least 60% female representation.

Tasks

Develop a detailed methodology, training agenda, presentation slides, and handouts suited to grassroots organizations, ensuring gender-sensitive and practical content.
Conduct pre-training assessments to evaluate baseline knowledge of participants.
Facilitate two rounds of four-day in-person training sessions in Prishtina for up to 25 CSO representatives per group.
Deliver training on innovation, circular economy, sustainability, gender issues, environmental protection, and project proposal design.
Support CSOs in drafting and refining project proposals for climate-smart or green economic initiatives.
Provide two days of follow-up support via email or phone to assist with final project proposal queries.
Conduct post-training evaluations to measure knowledge gain and capacity improvement.
Prepare and submit a comprehensive consultancy report summarizing the training process, participant data, evaluation results, and recommendations.

Qualifications

Education and Certification

Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Economics, Gender Studies, Social Sciences, or related fields.

Experience

Minimum of 5 years professional experience in innovation, circular economy, sustainability, gender mainstreaming, and environmental project development.
Proven experience working with civil society organizations, particularly youth and women-led CSOs, ideally within Kosovo or European Union contexts.
Demonstrated expertise in facilitating participatory training and project proposal development, especially on climate-smart or green initiatives.
Strong skills in tailoring content for diverse audience levels with participatory and gender-sensitive approaches.

Additional Information

Location: Prishtina, Kosovo
Consultancy Duration: 27 August – 30 September 2025 (12 full consultancy days)
Application Deadline: 19 August 2025
Interested candidates should submit their applications including CV(s), methodology, financial offer, and references to: care.kosovo@care.de
For inquiries, contact care.kosovo@care.de before 11 August 2025
This opportunity is shared for informational purposes only and applicants should apply directly through CARE International Balkans – Kosovo office.

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