Albanian-American Development Foundation (AADF) was created in 2009 by the Albanian-American Enterprise Fund with the support and encouragement of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the United States Government. The mission of AADF is to facilitate the development of a sustainable private sector economy and a democratic society in Albania and to contribute to stability in Southeastern Europe. As part of the Entrepreneurship and Education sector portfolio, AADF is implementing the TOKA project. The project outlines a collaborative framework that unites national and local stakeholders, educational and research institutions, farmers’ organizations, and the private sector. The four focus areas are: (1) Agricultural Sector Development, (2) Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems, (3) Food Safety, and (4) Capacity Building, which will function both as an independent pillar and as a cross-cutting element integrated with the other three pillars. For the implementation of “TOKA” project, AADF is looking to fill the position of Project Lead Education, Research, Outreach , located in Korça. Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Coordinate the activities in the education, research, outreach trajectory Coordinate meetings and communication between stakeholders Support the design, planning, monitoring and reporting of project activities in line with the approved workplan and budget Facilitate cooperation between local producers, farmers’ organizations, public institutions, and academic partners involved in the project Oversee implementation of field activities in Korça region and ensure timely delivery of project milestones Assist in the development of training modules, capacity building sessions, workshops and knowledge-sharing initiatives Prepare progress reports, briefings, presentations, and documentation for internal use and for external partners Support evidence collection, data gathering, baseline and impact indicators for the education, research, outreach component Support development of reports and education, research, outreach Ensure compliance with AADF procedures, standards, and visibility requirements in all project-related activities The consultant will report to: the international project lead Education, Research, Outreach, Wageningen University and Research. Required qualifications and competencies: Master Degree; PhD in relevant field: adult (higher) education, development economics, agricultural engineer, MBA Minimum 10 years of work experience Proven track record of relevant research, outreach, education Proven track record of working in relevant multi-stakeholder context in Albania Locally recognized and appreciated for leadership practices Strong analytical, communications, presentation, interpersonal and negotiation skills; Very good command of the English Language. Experience in Albania in agrifood domains Strong network of relevant actors Application Instructions: Applicant is also requested to submit a report or a study that the applicant is authored or co-authored that deals with similar topics. All applicants will receive a confirmation that their electronic submission has been received. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Deadline for applications: Sunday, December 10th, 2025, at midnight. Back to the application form