Job Vacancy Announcement (Maternity Leave Replacement): Complaints Review Unit Coordinator

In accordance with the Labour Code of the Republic of Albania, Council of Ministers Decision No. 531 dated 07.09.2023 “On the establishment of the state-owned joint-stock company ‘Centralized Purchasing Operator’ JSC for carrying out special public procurement procedures on behalf and for the account of the Prime Minister’s Office, Ministries and subordinate institutions” as well as Council of Ministers Decision No. 504 dated 10.09.2025 “On certain amendments to Decision No. 531 dated 07.09.2025”, the Centralized Purchasing Operator announces a competition for a vacant position:

Coordinator in the Complaints Review Unit, with a fixed-term employment contract, for the replacement of the employee during the maternity leave period, until her return to duty.

The general job description for the above position is as follows:

The Coordinator in the Complaints Review Unit is responsible for the review, analysis and preparation of decision-making related to complaints submitted by economic operators during the various stages of public procurement procedures conducted by the Central Purchasing Body (OBP).

The main duties of the position consist of the following:

  • To ensure that public procurement complaints are handled with integrity and in accordance with the Public Procurement Law and the secondary legislation implementing it.
  • To prepare detailed analyses and reports on public procurement complaints, presenting relevant facts and arguments to guide the decision-making process.
  • To take decisions in accordance with the complaints of economic operators, for which he/she is assigned through allocation to working groups.
  • To report and respond directly to the head of the institution;
  • To perform any other duty assigned by the head of the institution;
  • To apply the legislation in force on public procurement and administrative and judicial procedures.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • High professional and moral integrity;
  • Albanian citizenship;
  • Full legal capacity to act;
  • Good health condition enabling performance of duties;
  • No final criminal conviction;
  • Not under investigation or in trial;

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

  • University degree in Law or Economics;
  • Master’s degree (Scientific Master or Professional Master);
  • At least 3 years of work experience in public procurement;
  • Very good knowledge of the English language;
  • Good communication and teamwork skills;
  • Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office package and web browser.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION:

The candidate must submit the documentation by post within 02.07.2026 to the Centralized Purchasing Operator at the address: Rruga “Reshit Çollaku”, Building No. 6/337 (next to the Supreme Court), the following documents:

  • Application request clearly stating the position applied for;
  • Updated CV including contact details, email, etc.;
  • Notarized copy of diploma;
  • Copy of work booklet or similar document proving work experience;
  • Copies of qualification certificates (if any);
  • Copies of foreign language certificates (if any);
  • Certificate of criminal record;
  • Certificate of work capability;

The documentation will be administered in accordance with Law No. 9887 dated 10.03.2008, “On Personal Data Protection”.