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 carrying out 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:
For Excellence Students
General job description:
Responsible for processing and administering the practices/requests of contracting authorities, which have as their procurement object goods (e.g., vehicles, fuel, office supplies, furniture, furnishing equipment, cleaning materials, etc.) and services (e.g., food preparation and distribution, cleaning, laundry, vehicle repair and maintenance, etc.).
Main duties consist of the following:
Processes and administers the practices/requests of contracting authorities for procurement;
Verifies the legal compliance of the submitted requests;
Handles responsibly and within deadlines the practices delegated by the sector head;
Reports periodically on the progress of task implementation;
Participates in the development of procurement procedures initiated by the head of the institution and correctly implements the corresponding legal obligations;
Promotes innovation and efficiency;
Creates an organizational culture based on merit and results;
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 duties;
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 the first or second cycle of higher education starting from 2021 onward, in the fields of Law, Economics, or similar;
Weighted average must be 9.00–10.00 or equivalent;
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 by 25.09.2025 to the Centralized Purchasing Operator at the address: Rruga “Reshit Çollaku”, Building No. 6/337 (next to the High Court), including the following documents:
Application request clearly stating the position applied for;
Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), including contact details, email, etc.;
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”.