The Project Specialist, under the supervision of the BESS Project Director will provide
programmatic advice, research and data analysis and coordination support for Energy Storage
investments for energy storage project activities, as well as for related policy and institutional
reforms that are necessary to enable the BESS implementation.

Duties and Responsibilities

1.Support technically the BESS Project Director in coordination of the Energy Storage
Project Activities for consistency and conformity with established project design,
implementation plans and budget guidelines.

2.Lead technically the oversight and coordination of activities related to institutional
energy sector reforms including technical assistance, capacity building, electricity
markets and regulations as part of the overall Energy Storage Project Activities, and
particularly Energy Policy Support (ECPS) Activity transactions.

3.Support in identification, tracking and reporting on transactional issues between
Frequency Restoration Response (FRR), Multi-functional Energy Storage (MFES) and
ECPS activities.

4.Maintain collaborative relationships with MCA-Kosovo units, prepare and provide input
into project workplans and budgets, and assist as needed with the procurements,
management of contractors, including project deliverables and respective payments.

5.Support in identification, tracking, coordinating and reporting on cross-cutting issues
between Social Analysis, Environment and Social Performance, Monitoring & Evaluation
and Economic Analysis.

6.Contribute to drafting, monitoring and implementation of the Implementing Entity
Agreements with MCA-Kosovo partner implementing entities.

7.Support and/or execute a range of project technical, transactional, coordinative and
oversight activities – progress reports, milestones achievement, organize activities,
communication, outreach, coordinate meetings, ensure accurate and up to date
documentation filing system, etc.

8.Participate in evaluation panels when designated by MCA – Kosovo.
Required Knowledge and Skills
∙Bachelor’s degree in, economy, business, finance, management, energy policy,
engineering or other related fields;
∙Minimum of three (3) years, (or two (2) years with a master’s degree) professional,
experience in project and contract management, and transactions coordination;
∙Demonstrated experience working on complex programs with multiple stakeholders.
∙Experience working with international donor organizations/projects;
∙Experience working with MS Office;
∙Fluency in English and in another official language of Kosovo (Albanian or Serbian) is
required. Proficiency in Albanian is preferred for candidates who speak Serbian, and vice
versa.

Preferred background and work experience:
∙Master’s or other similar advanced degree;
∙Certification in project management or similar;
∙Proven experience in implementing – including design, work-planning, budgeting and
management – of complex mid and/or large scale energy related projects;
∙Experience working with MS Project;
∙Experience related to social and/or environmental compliance and integration with
international standards pertaining to the energy sector;