In implementation of the Labor 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” sh.a for conducting specific public procurement procedures, on behalf and for the account of the Prime Minister’s Office, Ministries and Subordinate Institutions”, as well as in implementation of Council of Ministers Decision No. 504 dated 10.09.2025 “On certain amendments to Decision No. 531 dated 07.09.2023”, the Centralized Purchasing Operator announces a competition for a vacant position:
Specialist in the Technical Services Sector in the Technical Directorate.
The general job description for the above position is:
The Technical Services Sector processes the practices/requests of authorities whose procurement object is “Services”, for example: food preparation and distribution services, cleaning services, laundry services, vehicle repair and maintenance, etc.
The main duties consist as follows:
Processes the practices/requests submitted by contracting authorities for procurement;
Verifies the requests of contracting authorities regarding legal compliance;
Maintains legal correspondence;
Handles with responsibility and within deadlines the practices assigned for follow-up by the sector head;
Reports periodically to the respective sector head regarding the progress of the implementation of duties;
Identifies opportunities for further improvement of procedures and working techniques;
Participates in the development of procurement procedures initiated by the head of the institution and implements with responsibility the duties defined in the applicable legislation;
General criteria
Must have high professional and moral integrity;
Must be an Albanian citizen;
Must have full legal capacity to act;
Must be in health conditions that allow the performance of the respective duty;
Must not have a final criminal conviction;
Must not be under investigation or trial.
SPECIFIC CRITERIA THAT THE CANDIDATE MUST MEET:
Must have completed university studies in Law, Economics or similar fields;
Must hold a Master of Science or Professional Master degree;
Must have at least 2 years of work experience. Candidates with experience in the field of procurement have an advantage;
Must have very good knowledge of the English language;
Must have good communication and teamwork skills;
Must have very good knowledge of Microsoft Office package and web browsers.
SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTS:
The candidate must submit the documentation by post within the date 25.09.2025 to the Centralized Purchasing Operator at the address: Rruga “Reshit Çollaku”, Building No. 6/337, (next to the High Court), the following documents:
Application request where the position applied for is clearly specified;
Updated Curriculum Vitae, including contact details, email, etc. (CV);
Notarized photocopy of the diploma;
Photocopy of the employment record book or similar document to prove work experience;
Photocopies of qualification certificates (if any);
Photocopies of foreign language certificates (if any);
Certificate of judicial status;
Certificate of fitness for work.
The documentation will be administered in accordance with Law No. 9887, dated 10.03.2008, “On Personal Data Protection”.