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Education
Job highlights
- Contribute to the enhancement of Kosovo’s education that will impact generations to come.
- Gain an understanding of and experience with another country’s curriculum standards.
- Learn about Kosovo’s history and experience its traditions in person.
Applications are now closed. View current openings.
Apply by
February 15, 2026Know by
May 25, 2026Depart on
September 27, 2026Duration
12 monthsAbout the project
The Kosova Education Center’s new training center is looking for a passionate educator to strengthen its data-informed practices and professional development for local teachers. Is that you?
Kosova Education Center recently launched a training center to introduce new teaching methods and offer professional development to local teachers. To ensure these programs are effective and responsive, the organization needs expert support in designing and refining training modules based on real needs. By strengthening the staff’s capacity and improving training relevance, the education center will support the country’s broader education reforms to align with European standards.
As the Educational Systems Specialist, you will collaborate with the center’s staff to strategically design, revise, and enhance training programs. Together you will generate evidence-based insights that inform sustainable program development, policy, and planning.
Learn more about what Volunteers do in country by visiting our Kosovo project page.
Required skills
Qualified candidates will have the following criteria:
Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Bachelor of Arts or Master of Arts in Education, preferably with a focus in curriculum/instruction
OR
Bachelor of Arts degree plus 3 or more years of relevant experience, including teaching and curriculum development, and teaching certification/license OR Master of Arts degree plus 2 or more years of relevant experience
OR
Specialized experience in one of the following areas: early childhood literacy, adult English education, vocational English education, or special education
Language: There are no pre-requisite language requirements for this position.
Required behavioral competencies
These competencies are essential for all service assignments and are assessed in the application and interview process:
Motivation for and commitment to service
Adaptability and open-mindedness
Problem solving and resourcefulness
Behavioral maturity and professionalism
Photos from Kosovo
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Design, develop, and enhance training models to engage teachers, school directors, and education stakeholders.
Manage the organization’s data collection, analysis, and utilization processes.
Identify sector trends, gaps, and opportunities through data analysis and innovative technologies.
Produce actionable reports, interactive dashboards, and evidence-based insights.
Analyze feedback and performance data from training programs to refine and improve methodologies.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as a book club or running group.
The Volunteer will be placed in either an apartment or independent house in Kosovo’s capital city, Pristina, to ensure a reasonable commute to the office.
Learn more about the living conditions, including detailed information on culture, communications, housing, and health/crime statistics on our Kosovo country page. You can also delve into stories about local communities by reading our blog or Volunteer stories.
After a week of orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to an urban community near the Kosova Education Center. You will work with the partner and your community to assess the local needs and develop a work plan in line with their established goals. Peace Corps/Kosovo will equip you with Albanian or Serbian language resources and you may work with a local tutor who can help you build basic language skills to connect with the community.
Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program. Each person must apply separately and must qualify for a position in either the same or a different sector than their partner. Couples will live together during training but may separate occasionally for field-based activities. Couples who are selected for the same sector will live together but work with different local partners which may be in the same community or in neighboring communities (not more than 30 minutes apart). Cohabitating couples are highly encouraged to present themselves as married throughout service due to cultural expectations.
To learn more about serving as a couple in Kosovo, visit the country page.
Application process
From application to departure takes around nine months. Learn about the application process for Volunteer opportunities.
Medical/legal clearance
You will need to be cleared medically and legally in order to serve in Kosovo. Review information on medical clearance and legal clearance to learn about the process.
