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The Innovation and Training Park (ITP) Prizren is creating an innovation ecosystem through bringing together major actors in the innovation system, therefore support the entrepreneurial innovation. These actors include innovative, technology-oriented and creative businesses and start-ups, educational institutions, vocational training providers, civil society organizations and public stakeholders. For more information see: https://itp-prizren.com/ .
Innovation and Training Park (ITP) in Prizren is seeking to fill the position of:
Team Leader
Digital Innovation Gateway for Kosovo (DIG-4K) Project
PROGRAM SUMMARY
Co-funded by the European Union and the Government of Kosovo, the Digital Innovation Gateway for Kosovo (DIG-4K) project seeks to harness and foster digital transformation in Kosovo. The initiative is led by the Innovation and Training Park (ITP) Prizren in partnership with six domestic implementing partners and one affiliated entity (private sector, public sector, academia and CSO’s) and aims to establish Kosovo as a hub for digital innovation and training. The project's objectives revolve around empowering local businesses, educational institutions, civil society organizations, and public stakeholders, there by creating an ecosystem that supports entrepreneurial success and drives digital innovation at local, national, and regional levels. DIG-4K targets a wide range of groups including MSMEs, startups, industry associations, technology firms, public sector entities, educational institutions, CSOs, and rural communities. Work pages of the project include:1. Project Management and Coordination, 2. Digital Transformation Centre - Advisory Services, 3. Digital Skills Academy, 4. Tech Access and Testing Lab, 5. Funding and Investment Support, 6. Ecosystem Development and Networking, 7. Upscaling, Exploitation, Communication, and Dissemination.
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY
The Team Leader for the Digital Innovation Gateway for Kosovo (DIG-4K) at ITP Prizren will play a pivotal role in driving the project’s vision of establishing Kosovo as a hub for digital innovation and transformation. This position requires a strategic leader with a strong background in project management, digital transformation, and ecosystem development. The Team Leader will be responsible for overseeing all work packages, ensuring effective coordination among stakeholders, and maintaining high-quality standards throughout project implementation.
Key responsibilities include managing project operations, fostering partnerships among local businesses, public institutions, civil society organizations, and academic entities, and promoting digital skills development.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy and Planning:
Program Management:
Team Management:
Finance and Compliance Management
Supervisory Responsibility: DIG-4K team members
Reports Directly To: Executive Director
Works Directly With: Six implementing partners, ITP’s: Operations Unit,
Finance & Compliance Unit, and the Technical Support/Business Development Unit.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, AND EXPERIENCE
Qualifications
Competencies
Experience
Job Location: Innovation and Training Park (ITP) Prizren, Ukë Bytyqi, p.n. 20000 Prizren, Kosovo
Expected start date: 1 January 2025
Project Duration: 48 months
Deadline for application: 26 November 2024
How to Apply?
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their electronic application in English, in PDF format, to [email protected] :
Subject of the email: Applicant’s Name & Surname – Team Leader – DIG-4K
Applications that do not meet these rules will not be considered!
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and invited to the next stage of recruitment.
ITP encourages female candidates, candidates from ethnic communities, and candidates with a disability to apply.
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