INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES FOR A LOCAL CIVILIAN HIRE POSITION POLAD EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, LCH-7 AT HQ KFOR, CAMP FILM CITY, PRISTINA, KOSOVO
Completing an Application Form
Thank you for your interest in the position of POLAD Executive Assistant at HQ KFOR, Film City. In order to apply for the post, you need to fill a KFOR Application Form. Please find the following documents:
The essential education, experience and skills requirements are:
University Degree in the fields of international relations, linguistic, political science, law or management.
Minimum 4 years of experience in working in an international environment (such as, international organization(s), foreign embassy, NGO, etc.), in the fields of office management, clerical duties and multicultural networking.
Very good social and inter-personal skills
Very good working knowledge/experience of MS Office products.
Very good team working and communication skills.
In Part One, you should ensure you complete the sections confirming level of education and related training certification.
When completing the application form, please pay particular attention when completing Part Two. In this section, you are required to give information and examples of your work experience, which show that you have the essential requirements for the position.
Language Requirements: Applicants must possess the following language skills:
English and Albanian – Very Good (Full professional knowledge of a language enough for educated standard speech in any situation, with broad and precise vocabulary and appropriate to the subject in discussion. Drafting high level correspondence, technical documents with minimum need for review).
Serbian – Good (Minimum professional knowledge of a language enough to follow telephone and radio communications, conversations in standard language, with adequate vocabulary to understand all practical, professional and social conversations in a known field. Ability to write official correspondence, minutes etc. with limited need for review.)
Please ensure you indicate language skills in Section 8 of Part One of the Application Form.
Candidates who are shortlisted for the position will be required to undertake a Language Proficiency tests as part of the selection process.
Applications must be returned by e-mail to recruitment@hq.kfor.nato.int between 06 May to 01 Jun 2025, along with a letter of motivation and a CV. If sent online, application form to be forwarded as a MS Word document, no signature needed.
Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. Only candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Information on KFOR and the Post
The NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR) is deployed in Kosovo to help maintain a safe and secure environment and freedom of movement for all citizens, irrespective of their ethnic origin.
Office of the NATO Political Advisor (POLAD) advises the KFOR Commander on political developments, ensuring operations align with NATO objectives and support peace and stability in Kosovo. It supports KFOR HQ internal work strains with assessments and research related to political perspectives on operational affairs. It supports KFOR Commander in Key Leader Engagement (KLE) and liaises with POLAD counterparts in Higher Headquarters (HHQs) for Situational Awareness (SA) and ensure unity of effort.
The Executive Assistant liaises with external interlocutors and organizations and function as executive assistant to the POLAD office in support of its daily activities.
Information on Employment Conditions (this is provided as a guide only and is not meant to be an exhaustive list)
This position is a Local Civilian Hire post LCH-7. The post holder must be a national and/or legal resident of Kosovo and will work in HQ KFOR, Camp Film City, Pristina.
The basic salary for LCH-7 is 1,772.00 € per month.
Other employment benefits include:
Affiliation to a Group Medical Insurance Scheme (premiums shared between employee and employer).
2 days annual leave per calendar month
Up to 7 Special leave days per calendar year
Up to 11 Official/National holidays per calendar year.
Before any appointment is confirmed, the preferred candidate will be required to pass the KFOR Security Vetting and Medical Examination arranged by HQ KFOR certifying fitness to work.
The successful candidate will be offered a 12-month initial contract which may be converted into an indefinite duration contract subject to satisfactory performance and the continued operational need/funding for the position.