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The purpose of this assignment is to generate actionable, evidence-based strategic guidance that enables SCiK to make informed investment decisions on sustainable ECCD model(s).

The framework will be applied to at least three ECCD delivery and financing models to assess, score, and compare them systematically, analyse trade-offs and risks, and identify the most suitable model for SCiK investment, pilot, and scale-up.

The assignment is expected to deliver practical, investment-ready options, including financing strategies, implementation requirements, and conditions for long-term sustainability and scale.

Qëllimi i kësaj konsulence është të ofrojë mbështetje teknike për Ministrinë e Arsimit dhe Shkencës (MASH) dhe shkollat e Arsimit dhe Aftësimit Profesional (shkollat e AAP-së) në zhvillimin e Udhëzuesit për Zbatimin e Standardeve për Orientim në Karrierë në Shkollat Profesionale.

Udhëzuesi do të përmbajë udhëzime të qarta për zbatimin e Standardeve për Orientim në Karrierë, duke përfshirë integrimin e Manualeve për Orientim në Karrierë, bashkëpunimin me bizneset dhe prindërit, si dhe elemente të tjera relevante që do të mbështesin këshilltarët e karrierës në përmirësimin e cilësisë së shërbimeve për nxënësit.

Kjo iniciativë vjen si përgjigje ndaj kërkesës së Ministrisë së Arsimit dhe Shkencës për të fuqizuar dhe standardizuar kornizën e zbatimit të orientimit në karrierë në arsimin e mesëm të lartë.

The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical support to the Agency for Vocational Education and Training and Adult Education (AVETAE) in adapting the existing Standards and Curriculum for Career Guidance Counsellors, which are currently designed for upper secondary schools, to align them with lower secondary education (grades 6–9).

This consultancy is intended to serve as a technical process led by the consultant for the harmonisation, review, and finalisation of the standards and curriculum documents. The consultant will act as the technical lead responsible for guiding and coordinating the adaptation, review, and finalisation process of the Standards and Curriculum.

This assignment aims to strengthen institutional capacities for career guidance at the lower secondary level by ensuring that the adapted standards and curriculum are relevant, age-appropriate, aligned with the education context of Kosovo, and ready for submission to the relevant accreditation authority.

Creating meaningful and lasting change for children requires more than policies and programmes. It requires strong partnerships, community leadership, and a genuine commitment to listening to children themselves. These themes stood at the center of the recent visit of Ahmad Alhendawi, Regional Director for the Middle East, North Africa and Eastern Europe (MENAEE) at Save the Children International, to Kosovo, where discussions and field visits highlighted both the progress achieved and the continued need for collective action to protect and advance children’s rights.

SCiK is seeking the services of a local consultant or research company to conduct the endline assessment of the project, in line with Save the Children’s evaluation report guidelines. 

SCiK is seeking National or International Individual Evaluator(s) or Company to conduct the project’s final evaluation in line with ADA’s Guidelines for Programme and Project Evaluation. 

The evaluation will assess the project’s progress and achievements against the indicators and targets outlined in the project logical framework, while also exploring additional questions and areas of interest beyond the log frame to provide actionable evidence for future programming. Evaluators are encouraged to identify emerging issues, lessons learned and opportunities that can inform and strengthen future interventions for vulnerable communities.

SCiK is seeking a local trainer to deliver a two‑day teacher training programme on Inclusive Physical and Sports Activities, with a focus on children with disabilities and children from marginalized communities. The training programme has been developed within the framework of this project and is based on the Guide for Inclusive Sports Activities, which emphasizes play‑based physical activities that promote participation, cooperation, and the development of basic motor skills through inclusive approaches.

The local trainer will work closely with a local expert engaged by the project to develop the guide and the training programme and together will deliver the training sessions to different groups of teachers.

Save the Children Kosova/o (SCiK), within the framework of the CSO Strengthening Programme, implemented in partnership with 11 CSOs, is seeking the services of a local expert/company to develop the methodology and compile CSOs’ Alternative Report on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in Kosovo.

The overall objective of this consultancy is to support a joint, inclusive and high-quality Child Rights Reporting (CRR) process that brings together project’s partner CSOs with diverse expertise, such as child rights, gender equality, disability, climate and environment, to analyze, document and report on the situation of children’s rights in Kosovo, and to formulate concrete recommendations for change.

CSOs and CLGs in Kosovo already play an important role in monitoring the implementation of the UNCRC, in line with obligations set out in Law No. 06/L-084 on Child Protection. This intervention aims to systematize and strengthen these ongoing monitoring efforts by bringing CSOs together to produce a coherent, concise, and credible joint Alternative Report grounded in evidence and aligned with UNCRC standards and international accountability mechanisms. The process will enhance collaboration among civil society actors, strengthen understanding and application of child rights reporting approaches, and ensure strong integration of gender, climate, and child rights, as well as cross-cutting perspectives such as disability, inclusion, and non-discrimination. The resulting report will serve as a strategic advocacy tool to advance children’s rights at local, national, regional, and international levels.

To achieve this objective, the expert will:

• Develop, in close collaboration with SCiK and partner CSOs, a joint methodology and workplan for the CSOs’ Alternative Report on the UNCRC.

• Participate in the Save the Children’s delivery of Child Rights Reporting (CRR) Common Approach capacity-building sessions for CSOs and CLGs, ensuring a shared understanding of the CRR Common Approach and its application.

• Support CSO partners, where needed, in the collection, analysis, and documentation of data related to children’s rights within their respective thematic areas.

• Ensure that the methodology is aligned with Save the Children’s CRR Common Approach, with meaningful consideration of children’s participation.

• Compile and consolidate the individual thematic inputs from CSO partners into one coherent and concise Alternative Report, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to UNCRC reporting standards.

• Integrate a strong analytical focus on gender equality, climate and environmental justice, and child rights, while reflecting other relevant perspectives contributed by CSO partners.

• Ensure the report clearly identifies key child rights challenges, gaps in implementation, and concrete recommendations for action by relevant duty-bearers.

• Work closely with SCiK’s Technical Expert on Child Rights Governance throughout all stages of the process.

Vjollca Obërtinca is a 46-year-old woman from Fushë Kosovë who lives with her husband and three children. Being deaf, she has faced many challenges over the years, including limited access to professional training opportunities and barriers to formal employment. Despite these obstacles, Vjollca has always remained determined to support her family and build a better future for her children.

SCiK is seeking to engage a local consultant or a company or an NGO (hereafter: Service Provider) operating in Mitrovica North and Mitrovica South for the period from December 2025 to June 2026, in alignment with the academic calendar, school breaks, and public holidays.

The engagement aims to support the implementation of the project “Empowerment of Kosovo Vulnerable Communities through Better and Equal Access to the Labour Market” in Mitrovica North. The Service Provider will lead and support the effective implementation of educational and mentoring activities for Roma, Ashkali, and Egyptian students, focusing on personal development, career orientation, and life skills. This includes facilitating mentoring sessions based on the Life Skills for Success (LS4S), Career Guidance, and Green Skills approaches; organizing career orientation events; monitoring student progress; and collaborating with schools, local stakeholders, and project partners to ensure the successful achievement of project goals and awareness initiatives. The overall objective is to equip Roma, Ashkali, and Egyptian children and youth in Mitrovica North with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities necessary to transition successfully into adulthood and access dignified, decent, and sustainable employment.