INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES FOR THE LOCAL CIVILIAN HIRE – SOCIAL MEDIA ANALYST (Albanian), LCH-6 AT HQ KFOR, PRISTINA, KOSOVO
Completing an Application Form
Thank you for your interest in the position of Social Media Analyst (Albanian) at PSYOPS, Social Media Cell (SMC), HQ KFOR, Camp Film City. In order to apply for the post, you need to fill a KFOR Application Form. On our website you will find the following documents:
The essential education, experience and skills requirements are:
University degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Public Affairs.
Minimum 4 years’ experience in the professional field of different media (written and electronic, local, national and international).
Skills in analysis, monitoring and reporting on social media, newspapers and other relevant media.
Good communication and team working skills.
Working knowledge / experience of MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
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 – Good (Professional knowledge of the language to understand practical, professional and social conversations in a work environment)
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).
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 an English language test and a technical knowledge/skills test as part of the selection process.
Applications must be returned by e-mail to recruitment@hq.kfor.nato.int between 01-22 Apr 2025.
Applications received after this time will not be accepted. Only candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Please do not attach any other additional documents (CVs, resumes, letters of recommendation etc.), these will not be considered as part of the shortlisting process. If sent online, application form to be forwarded as a MS Word document, no signature needed.
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.
The Psychological Operations (PSYOPS) Section provides PSYOPS support, advises COMKFOR and the Command Group, conducts theatre assessments, controls the development, production and dissemination of all PSYOPS products at the Theatre level, and coordinates the efforts of all the subordinated Units Psychological Support Element’s acting in the theatre.
The Social Media Analyst covers many subjects that require different levels of intellectual ability and requires considerable analytical skills and continuity within the post.
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-6, available as of 01 July 2025. 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-6 is 1,534.00 € per month.
Other employment benefits include:
Affiliation to a Group Medical Insurance Scheme (premiums shared between employee/employer).
24 days annual leave per calendar year
Up to 7 Special leave days
Up to 11 days Official/National holidays.
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.