NGO: Germin (www.germin.org) 

Position: Field Researcher 

Project: Co-Investment Forum – Invest in Kamenica 

Application Deadline: 31 October 2019

Preferable starting Date: 04 November 2019

Location: Municipality of Kamenica 

Background: Germin (germin.org) is a non-governmental organization that uses technology and virtual channels to connect and engage Diaspora in advancing the development and democratization of their home countries. We leverage Diaspora skills, knowledge and networks in our programming. We strive to explore and bring ICT channels to better facilitate and strengthen linkages between diaspora, citizens, and governments in Western Balkans. The organization has founded and managed the Kosovo Diaspora Initiative (www.kosovodiaspora.org), a crowdsourcing digital engagement and diplomacy platform that connects Kosovars abroad and leverages their networks and skills to contribute to the home country.  We are looking for someone that has proven research and analytical skills. This position will have a duration of 14 days of work (04 November 2019 – 21 November 2019). The qualified candidate will help GERMIN to interview the identifying business as required. 

Tasks and Responsibility: The Field Researcher will be working directly in the following activities throughout his/her tenure at Germin: 

• Identification of 20 businesses in the Agriculture sector;
• Identification of 20 businesses in the sector of Food Production and Processing, also and Construction Materials Processing;
• Identification of 20 businesses in the Trade and Services sector;
• Conduct 60 interviews/questionnaires with each business identified in the sectors.

Qualifications and experience sought: 

• University degree in public policy, marketing, economic development, health policy, software development and data management systems, or an area that is related to the project objectives;
• Effective writing and communication skills in Albanian is required;

• Work experience as researcher at least 2 years. 

All interested candidates should send their CV via email at [email protected]  latest by 31 October 2019. When sending the application, please add the subject line: Field Researcher. Men and women are equally encouraged to apply for this position. Please note that only applicants that are shortlisted will be notified for an interview.