JOB VACANCY NOTICE

Specialist at the Sector of Foreign Relations and Projects at the Directorate of Projects and Priority Areas for Tourism Development

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: Specialist at the Sector of Foreign Relations and Projects at the Directorate of Projects and Priority Areas for the Development of Tourism Salary category: IV-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 social sciences;
2. Have no less than three years of professional experience in similar positions;
3. Have excellent written and spoken communication skills in Albanian;
4. Be well versed in Albanian and English spelling;
5. Have organizational skills and carry out work efficiently, effectively and within deadlines;
6. To know and apply the rules of ethics and professional conduct in public administration.

II. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Specialist at the Sector of External Relations and Projects at the Directorate of Projects and Priority Areas for Tourism Development performs the following duties and bears the following responsibilities:

• Assists in the preparation and management of projects funded by state sources, donors and international partners.
• Assists in drafting and submitting applications for international funds and financing.
• Prepares documentation and contracts for national and international partners according to superior instructions.
• Monitors the implementation of projects and activities, keeping track of progress and use of funds.
• Prepares periodic reports on project progress, results and their impact.
• Supports the organization of visits, meetings and international conferences in which the agency participates.
• Collaborates with other sectors to ensure coordination of activities and achievement of objectives.
• Assists in preparing materials for project audits and controls.
• 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 20/08/2026, ora 10:00, with object:

 Specialist at the Sector of External Relations and Projects at the Directorate of Projects and Priority Areas for Tourism Development at the National Tourism Agency

*Initially this position is offered to internal employees. In case 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).