JOB VACANCY NOTICE (BIRTH LEAVE REPLACEMENT)

Head of Finance and Internal Services Sector

The National Tourism Agency (NTA), in implementation of:

 Law no. 7961, dated 12.07.1995 “Labor Code of the Republic of Albania”, as amended; Law no. 44/2015 “Code of Administrative Procedures of the Republic of Albania”; Law no. 90, dated 27.09.2012 “On the organization and functioning of the state administration”; Council of Ministers no. 20, dated 18.01.2023 “On an amendment to Decision no. 298, dated 20.04.2016, on the organization and functioning of the National Tourism Agency; Prime Minister's Order No. 205, dated 05.11.2025 "On the approval of the structure and organizational structure of the National Tourism Agency" (entered with our no. 498/1 prot, dated 07.11.2025); Decision no. 11, dated 15.01.2026 “On some amendments and additions to Decision no. 191, dated 09.03.2016, of the Council of Ministers, on the creation of the state database for the employment services system”; Internal Regulation “On the organization and functioning of the AKT”, announces the opening of 1 (one) vacant position for the position: Head of the Finance and Internal Services Sector (substitute) Salary category: III-2.

I. CONDITIONS THAT THE CANDIDATE MUST FULFILL

A. General Conditions

Candidates must meet all of the following conditions:

a. Have Albanian citizenship;

b. To enjoy full capacity to act;

c. To enjoy moral and professional integrity;

d. Be able to work;

e. Not have been convicted by a final court decision for committing a crime or criminal offense intentionally;

f. Not have been deprived of the right to exercise his/her duties in the public administration by a final court decision;

g. Not have been dismissed from the public administration for disciplinary violations and not have a serious disciplinary measure in force according to the Labor Code;

h. There should be no conflict of interest with the task or function to be performed.

B. Special Requirements

Candidates must also meet the following specific requirements:

1. Have completed higher education in economic sciences;
2. Have work experience of not less than 3 (three) years;

3. Have organizational skills and carry out work efficiently, effectively and within deadlines;

4. To know and apply the rules of ethics and professional conduct in public administration, as well as to have knowledge regarding the Law on Financial Management and Control, as well as the relevant instructions issued on the basis and for the implementation of the law.

II. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Position: Head of Finance and Internal Services Sector
Directorate: Finance and Support Services Directorate
Reports to: Director of Finance
Position Purpose:
To ensure the correct and efficient administration of the financial, budgetary and accounting processes of the institution, in accordance with applicable legislation, state financial procedures and the objectives of the institution.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Drafts and monitors the implementation of the institution's annual budget.
• Performs control and administration of expenditures according to approved budget items.
• Prepares periodic monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Monitors the realization of the institution's income and expenses.
• Verify financial documentation and ensure the correctness of payments.
• Performs bank reconciliations and monitors the institution's financial movements.
• Prepares payment orders and follows their execution procedures in the treasury system.
• Cooperates with the structures responsible for public procurement procedures and financial implementation of contracts.
• Ensures the implementation of financial, fiscal legislation and internal control procedures.
• Administers accounting records and archiving of financial documentation.
• It monitors the implementation of projects and activities funded by the state budget or various donors.
• Prepares financial analyses and provides recommendations for improving financial management.
• Coordinates and periodically reports work with the Treasury Directorate, the responsible Ministry.
• Ensures compliance with legal deadlines for financial statements and reporting.
• Performs any other duties assigned by the Director General, within the scope of responsibilities of the AKT.

III. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

Interested candidates submit the application request to the AKT Protocol Office, within the announced deadline, accompanied by the following documentation:

1. Curriculum vitae (CV) completed in Albanian, according to the standards of Albanian legislation, and a motivation letter;

2. Notarized copy of the diploma. For diplomas obtained outside the Republic of Albania, attach the certificate from the Ministry of Education;

3. Notarized list of grades;

4. Photocopy of the work book (all pages that prove work experience);

5. Photocopy of identity card (ID);

6. Certificate of health status;

7. Self-declaration of judicial status / Proof of criminal record;

8. Any other documentation that proves the training, qualifications, additional education or positive evaluations mentioned in the resume.

 Failure to submit documentation on time and in full will automatically result in the candidate's disqualification.

IV. METHOD AND DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION

All interested candidates are requested to submit their application to AKT Protocol Office, to date 04/08/2026, ora 10:00, with object:

"Application for the job position: Head of Finance and Services Sector" Internal, at the Directorate of Finance and Support Services at the National Tourism Agency"

*Initially, this position is offered to internal employees. If it is not filled by them, AKT may accept candidacies from outside the institution.

V. EVALUATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

1. After the deadline, the Human Resources Unit verifies the submitted documentation.

2. Candidates who meet the required criteria will be notified via e-mail of the date and time of the structured oral interview.

3. The selection of the winning candidate will be done through a competition with a dossier and a direct interview.

4. At the end of the evaluation process, the Human Resources Unit will individually notify each candidate electronically and will announce the winner on the official AKT website (www.akt.gov.al).