Location: Tiranë, Albania

Reports to: Head of Contract and Compliance Department

Job Type: Full-Time Job

Job Overview:

Legal Expert ensures legal and administrative assistance to the company function while meeting its business goals. He/she will assist in the drafting and negotiating of all company legal issues related to legal documentation, contracts, etc.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The primary responsibilities (not limited to) for this position will be as follows:

• Assistance in drafting and managing the contracts with various clients and partners with whom the company cooperates;
• Assistance in Amendments to/extension of existing contracts;
• Assistance in recommending and drafting new guidelines/procedures which are relevant to the law on the management and resolution of conflicts that may arise in the company and with clients;
• Assistance in protecting the legitimate rights and interests of the company or client it represents;
• Assistance in maintaining the relationship with the clients and providing legal advice for any case / issue that the client requests;
• Assistance in working in different areas where professional duties vary according to the circumstances and needs of the client or organization working;
• Assistance in providing legal solutions to problems that the company or clients have and ensures that each consultancy is in accordance with applicable laws, bylaws, Company Code of Conduct and Policies, and the required standards;
• Assistance in the preparation of legal cases and ensure that they are submitted to the relevant authorities;
• Maintain accurate records and correspondence with various Institutions (Public& Private) and maintain current knowledge of alterations in legislation;
• Conduct trainings on legal matters;
• Following the priorities for meeting the deadlines;
• Available to perform the tasks and responsibilities not only in the office but also on the site.

Required Skills and Experience:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor / Master’s degree in Law;
• +2 years’ experience as a Legal specialist in business environment;
• Exceptional problem-solving skills – an analytical, innovative, and creative mindset;
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships and to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal;
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to be self-directed and be an independent contributor to the team;
• Excellent knowledge of English language is a must.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Law, or related fields.
• Ability to lead teams with a sound work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and exceptional client service.
• Impeccable organizational skills.
• Aptitude for analytical and creative thinking.
• Proficiency with MS Word and MS Excel.

Personality and Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to structure and manage time efficiently.
• A worthy team player, dedicated to contributing toward the outcome desired by the team.
• High degree of emotional intelligence to effectively deal with increasingly diverse clients and teams.
• Confidence and maturity to work with senior executives.

Location: Skopje, Skopski North Macedonia 

Reports to: Country Manager/Head of Engineering Department

Job Type: Full-Time Job

Duties and Responsibilities:

The main responsibilities (not limited to) for this position will be as follows:

• The Project Design Coordinator will assist and support the Design Team role in ensuring an effective Project Design Process.
• The coordinator is expected to maintain a participatory approach in developing deliverables and facilitating continuous stakeholder feedback loops.
• The coordinator supports the Design Team in documenting and tracking a complex package of design tasks leading to the production of project and activity level documents that are fully in line with the requirements of the client and other partners in this project.
• The coordinator should assist the design team in determining appropriate timelines and in monitoring progress toward meeting crucial deadlines.
• As an essential part of the design team, the coordinator will be wholly or partially responsible for drafting various sections of key documents. S/he will be responsible in reviewing and improving the quality of final products before they are presented to the client for approval.
• The coordinator will be a primary point of contact for data and resource management, ensuring that essential background documents and deliverables are appropriately organized, filed and accessible to relevant parties.
• S/he also serves as a point of contact in the Design Team for many communications with other partners and supports effective communication with counterparts within client’s organization.
• The coordinator may support the design team by preparing or talking points for key meetings, PowerPoint presentations, one-pagers or other similar communications to be used with internal and external partners, and meeting notes, among other things.
• Establish an appropriate schedule with objectives and performance measures.
• Review work outputs and deliverables to ensure compliance with best practices.
• Assess the deliverables of different team members and external stakeholders. As the incumbent is expected to work with a high degree of independence, s/he must be able to establish priorities, adhere to and meet deadlines, and perform responsibilities and duties with minimal guidance.

Required Skills and Experience:

Basic Qualifications

• +5 years’ experience as Engineering or similar positions related to Procurement; Project Writing, Implementation and Reporting.
• Strong working knowledge of Engineering
• Core skills of research, analysis, presentation, and attention to detail
• Exceptional problem-solving skills – an analytical, innovative, and creative mindset
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships and to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be self-directed and be an independent contributor to the team

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, or related fields.
• Ability to lead teams with a sound work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and exceptional client service
• Demonstrated experience in project management of extensive multi-phase projects
• Impeccable organizational skills
• Aptitude for analytical and creative thinking
• Proficiency with MS Word and MS Excel
• Excellent knowledge of English language is a must.

Personality and Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to structure and manage time efficiently
• A worthy team player, dedicated to contributing toward the outcome desired by the team
• High degree of emotional intelligence to effectively deal with increasingly diverse clients and teams
• Confidence and maturity to work with senior executives

Location: Pristina, District of Pristina, Kosovo

Reports to: Country Coordinator/Head of Engineering Department

Job Type: Full-Time Job

Duties and Responsibilities:

The main responsibilities (not limited to) for this position will be as follows:

• To plan, execute, and complete projects on time and within the estimated budget;
• To coordinate team members’ work with third parties, contractors, or consultants to ensure projects are completed on time;
• Setting project goals and ensuring continuous quality control;
• Maintains communication with Abkons’ partners and clients according to the occasion and needs that may be required;
• To conduct field inspections during the design and implementation phases to monitor project progress and problems;
• To conduct field inspections upon completion of the work to ensure that the handover procedures are carried out in accordance with the contract provisions;
• To create and coordinate technical and financial proposals for new project opportunities;
• Setting priorities in order to meet deadlines;
• Any other duties dictated by the needs of the job or the Employer. 

Required Skills and Experience:

Basic Qualifications

• +5 years’ experience as Engineering or similar positions related to Procurement; Project Writing, Implementation and Reporting.
• Strong working knowledge of Engineering.
• Core skills of research, analysis, presentation, and attention to detail.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills – an analytical, innovative, and creative mindset.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships and to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to be self-directed and be an independent contributor to the team. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, or related fields.
• Ability to lead teams with a sound work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and exceptional client service.
• Demonstrated experience in project management of extensive multi-phase projects.
• Impeccable organizational skills.
• Aptitude for analytical and creative thinking.
• Proficiency with MS Word and MS Excel.
• Excellent knowledge of English language is a must.

Personality and Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to structure and manage time efficiently.
• A worthy team player, dedicated to contributing toward the outcome desired by the team.
• High degree of emotional intelligence to effectively deal with increasingly diverse clients and teams.
• Confidence and maturity to work with senior executives.

Location: Pristina, Kosovo

Reports to: Country Coordinator/Head of Architecture Department

Job Type: Full-Time Job

Duties and Responsibilities:

The main responsibilities (not limited to) for this position will be as follows:

• Develop ideas keeping in mind the client’s needs, building’s usage, and environmental impact;
• Produce detailed blueprints and make any necessary corrections
• Compile project specifications;
• Keep within budgets and timelines;
• Ensure that all works are carried out to specific standards, building codes, guidelines, and regulations;
• Site visits to check on project status and report on the project;
• Cooperate and liaise with construction professionals;
• Follow architectural trends and advancements.

Required Skills and Experience:

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience as Architect, Urbanist, or similar positions.
• Strong working knowledge of architecture.
• Core skills in research, analysis, presentation, and attention to detail.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills – an analytical, innovative, and creative mindset.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships, influence others, and move toward a common vision or goal.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to be self-directed and be an independent contributor to the team.
• Professional knowledge of the English language is a must.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture Design, or related fields.
• Ability to lead teams with a sound work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and exceptional client service.
• Demonstrated experience in project management of extensive multi-phase projects.
• Impeccable organizational skills.
• Aptitude for analytical and creative thinking.

Personality and Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to structure and manage time efficiently.
• A worthy team player, dedicated to contributing toward the outcome desired by the team.
• High degree of emotional intelligence to effectively deal with increasingly diverse clients and teams.
• Confidence and maturity to work with senior executives.

Location: Skopje, Skopski North Macedonia 

Reports to: Country Manager/Head of Business Area

Job Type: Full-Time Job

Duties and Responsibilities:

The main responsibilities (not limited to) for this position will be as follows:

• Conduce both field and desk-based research and prepare detailed reports;
• Interpret data, which includes a detailed assessment of the data;
• Addresses issues such as: land and water contamination; waste management policies; environmental management systems; environmental impact assessment;
• On-going communication with clients for the assign project;
• Assessment and advisory services for clients on matters affecting environmental issues
• Assessment of water resources, performance of administration, infrastructure and utilities;
• Environmental Impact Assessment/ Environmental Permit;
• Field visits, identification and on-site assessment of sites, taking in consideration all environmental impacts;
• Review all submitted relevant documents versus environmental regulatory requirements;
• Coordination for different projects of environmental aspects;
• Implementing communication with local and central institutions;

Required Skills and Experience:

Basic Qualifications

• Post graduate degree in environment sciences, natural resources management (land, water, forestry, biodiversity etc.), rural development, economic development or engineering (It’s an advantage graduated/post graduated in natural science);
• 2+ years of professional experience in the environmental sector;
• Knowledge of the environmental national regulations and laws, standards;
• Core skills of research, analysis, presentation, and attention to detail;
• Exceptional problem-solving skills – an analytical, innovative, and creative mindset;
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships and to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal;
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to be self-directed and be an independent contributor to the team;
• Excellent knowledge of English language is a must.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferable Post-graduate or upper education in an international university.
• Preferable knowledge and understanding of the international conventions and environmental policies, standards (EU, EBRD/IFC) and international practices.
• It’s an advantage a minimum 2 project management experiences on the implementation of environmental projects/assignments or/and with projects in the field of environmental studies and assessments .
• Ability to lead teams with a sound work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and exceptional client service.
• Demonstrated experience in project management of extensive multi-phase projects.
• Impeccable organizational skills.
• Aptitude for analytical and creative thinking.
• Proficiency with MS Word and MS Excel.

Personality and Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to structure and manage time efficiently.
• A worthy team player, dedicated to contributing toward the outcome desired by the team.
• High degree of emotional intelligence to effectively deal with increasingly diverse clients and teams.
• Confidence and maturity to work with senior executives.