Announcement  for engaging two (2) Trainers to prepare and deliver trainings /mentoring as part of the MUNICIPALITY SUPPORT PROGRAMME

Announcement

 for engaging two (2) Trainers to prepare and deliver trainings /mentoring as part of the MUNICIPALITY SUPPORT PROGRAMME, under the current Technical Assistance (TA) of the IPA 2014-2020 Cross-Border Cooperation Programme between the Republic of North Macedonia and Republic of Albania.

The Ministry of Local-Self Government in the Republic of North Macedonia (MoLSG) and the State Agency for Strategic Programing and Aid Coordination (SASPAC) in the Republic of Albania, announce the vacancy for hiring two (2) Trainers to deliver trainings/mentoring as part of the MUNICIPALITY SUPPORT PROGRAMME, under the current Technical Assistance (TA) of the IPA 2014-2020 Cross-Border Cooperation Programme between the Republic of North Macedonia and Republic of Albania.

For more information, please consult the Terms of References.

Deadline for submitting application is until 10th of October 2023, in the following electronic address (email): procurement.mls.mkal@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

Call for hiring of Project Antennae Officer (Elbasan) for the IPA CBC Programme Republic of North Macedonia – Republic of Albania 2014-2020.

IPA CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION PROGRAMME

REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA – REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA 2014-2020

Vacant position in the frame of the IPA CBC Programme North Macedonia-Albania 2014-2020

In the frame of the IPA Cross-Border Cooperation Programme North Macedonia – Albania 2014-2020, State Agency for Strategic Programming and Aid Coordination, invites interested candidates to apply for the following position:

1 (one) Project Antennae Officer (Elbasan) for the IPA CBC Programme Republic of North Macedonia – Republic of Albania 2014-2020.

More information about the job description and additional requirements and qualifications can be found in the terms of reference enclosed to this notice.

All candidates must send the expression of interest and all supporting documents by post to State Agency for Strategic Programming and Aid Coordination, Street Kuvajt, Tirana, Albania with subject: Application for Project Antennae Officer (Elbasan) of North Macedonia – Albania Programme by 19 July 2023, 16:30 at latest. The date of submission will be verified by the post/courier stamp/deposit slip. An application submitted after the above deadline will automatically be rejected. The expression of interest cannot be submitted via e-mail.

Research papers on cross-border cooperation

Results of EU – funded Cross-Border Cooperation reaserach papers for the projects implemented under IPA 2007-2013 IPA 2014-2020 Cross-border Cooperation Programme between North Macedonia and Albania

Anastasija Popeska – Мobile medical teams

Mirko Ukoski – How TBR “actors” maintain and conserve

Hristina Gelevska – Analysis of awareness, trends and the state of social entrepreneurship and the relationship with green products -cross-border cooperation, strategies for future development

Tomislav Pesinovski – Protecting the environment and natural resources

Enea Jani – The Cultural Impact of the House Museum of Sterjo Spasse (2)

Durum Sujlemani – Consumes behaviour on sustainable food packaging

Violeta Aluloska – Networking of media from the border region of the MK and AL for economic and cultural dev

Gaining knowledges and practical skills on “Establishing and Maintaining a good Monitoring System” for the Grant Beneficiaries under the 3rd Call for Proposals of the IPA Cross-Border Cooperation Programme North Macedonia – Albania 2014-2020

Within the framework of the IPA II CBC Programme North Macedonia – Albania 2014-2020, the Operating Structures (MoLSG & SASPAC) in cooperation with the DEU in North Macedonia, the CBIB +3 and the JTS, organized the training “Establishing and Maintaining a good Monitoring System” with the CBC grantees under the 3rd Call for Proposals of this Programme via online, on 27 May, 2022.

This training is the third one of the series of trainings organized to support the implementation of the grants under this CfPs. The aim of the training/workshop was to support the grant beneficiaries in the implementation of the awarded grants in relation to establishing and maintaining a good Monitoring System.

Topics such as what is monitoring system; how to make your project really count? collecting and analyzing data; visualization of data collected; baselines and targets; setting up a good monitoring system; the WB regional monitoring system; etc, had been tackled and discussed among the participants.

The training contributed on Improving knowledge of the grant beneficiaries about the monitoring system, collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, developing and using baselines, provided guides on how to collect and analyses data and on preparing internal monitoring reports, as well as provided practical exercise on these topics.

This 1-day online training was attended by 29 participants representing6 grantees, together with the OSs CBIB +3, and JTS experts.

More knowledges and practical skills on “Contract Award Procedures under CBC grant contracts (PRAG 2021)” for the Grant Beneficiaries under the 3rd Call for Proposals of the IPA Cross-Border Cooperation Programme North Macedonia – Albania 2014-2020

Within the framework of the IPA II CBC Programme North Macedonia – Albania 2014-2020,the Operating Structures (Ministry of Local Self Government in the Republic of North Macedonia and the State Agency for Strategic Programming and Aid Coordination in the Republic of Albania) in cooperation with the Delegation of European Union (DEU) in North Macedonia and the Cross-Border Institution Building project (CBIB +3) and the Joint Technical Secretariat, organized a two-day training “Contract Award Procedures under CBC grant contracts (PRAG 2021)” with the CBC grantees under the 3rdCall for Proposalsof this Programme via online, on 13 and 14 of April, 2022, in order to Enhanced knowledge and practical skills of grant beneficiaries to implement contract award procedures in line with the provisions of their CBC grant contracts.

This training is the second one of the series of trainings organized by the EUDs, OSs, and JTS to support the implementation of the grants under this CfPs. The aim of the training/workshop was to support the grant beneficiaries in the implementation of the awarded grants to proper implement their projects and ensure effectiveness of project activities and results.

Topics such as types of procurements under CBC grant contracts, fundamental principles of procurement procedures, general rules and specific advice, contract award procedures for supplies, service and works (steps, award criteria, documents, technical specifications, timeframe), single tender procedure, evaluation of tenders, practical exercises, etc, had been tackled and discussed among the participants.

The training contributed on Improving knowledge of the grant beneficiaries about the fundamental principles of procurement procedures under CBC grant contracts, furthering knowledge on specific provisions related to procurement of supplies, works and services and enhancing practical skills for preparation, implementation and evaluation of tenders according the Annex IV of grant contract (PRAG 2021)

This 2-day training was attended by 28 participants representing6 grantees, together with the DEU, OSs CBIB +3, and JTS experts.

Kick-off conference “EU for Municipalities”

Signing of Co-financing Agreements” as a joint event of the EU for Municipalities and the Cross Border Cooperation programme North Macedonia – Albania


In the framework of the IPA CBC Programme Republic of North Macedonia – Republic of Albania 2014-2020, with the joint initiative of the Programmes, “EU for Municipalities” implemented in North Macedonia and the “CBC Programe North Macedonia – Albania”, implemented by the Operating Structures (OSs) of this programme (Ministry of Local Self-Government in MK and the State Agency for Strategic Planning and Aid Coordination in AL), with the support of the EU Delegation to North Macedonia, was organized the joint event, Kick-off conference “EU for Municipalities”. The event was attended by representatives from both OSs, “EU for Municipalities”, JTS, DEU, several Ministries, Municipalities representatives, as well as with participation of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR). This activity took place on 23rd of March, 2022 in the premises of Hotel “Limak” in Skopje, North Macedonia. The promotional event consisted of two components “Signing of co-financing agreements” and “Presentation of thematic networks” and took place in hybrid form with physical presence and online on the “zoom” platform. The activity took place according to the agenda, where at the beginning there were given welcome speeches from officials from institutions from both countries such as EU Ambassadors, Ministers, Mayors, etc. The event continued with the formal signing ceremony of co-financing agreements between the representatives (Mayors) and the Minister of Local Self-Government in North Macedonia. For the CBC Programme MK-AL, 11 Co-financing Agreements were signed with the grant beneficiaries under the 2nd and 3rd call of this CBC programme.


The rest of the activity was related to the organization of three (3) panels as follows:

  • Discussion on Municipal Digitalization (launch of thematic networking).
  • Panel discussion on cross-border challenges of local authorities and overview of calls for proposals under IPA III.
  • Workshop on operational / administrative criteria and visibility requirements.

The second panel on cross-border challenges of local authorities and an overview of calls for proposals under IPA III, started with a brief presentation of the CBC Programme MK-AL, with the objectives, eligible programme area, thematic priorities, financial allocations, grants and projects funded, calls for proposals, etc. This panel discussion was also focused on sustainability, (a) the extent to which beneficiaries or institutions from partner countries will continue to meet the overall goal after the end of external support, and (2) whether the positive impact of the intervention will continue after the completion of the project. The panel highlighted the fact that local government units (municipalities) are the key institutions for the sustainability of project results. For this purpose, under the second and third call of the CBC programme MK-AL, in the guidelines and application criteria, it was necessary that each grant application had to include at least one local authority unit (Municipality) as applicant or co-applicant for each country. Topics of discussion focused on cross-border cooperation, the challenges encountered during the implementation of projects under the Program and the measures taken to meet these challenges, as well as suggestions and recommendations for calls for proposals and perspectives under the upcoming IPA III Programme.


In this panel participated as follows:

  • Mr. Goce Toleski, Head of the JTS, IPA CBC Programme North Macedonia – Albania in the role of moderator.
  • Mr. Pali Kolefski, Mayor of Pustec municipality
  • Mr. Zoran Nogaceski, Mayor of Debrca municipality
  • Ms. Anna-Maria MAGYAR, Member of County Council of Csongrád Megye, the CoR rapporteur on the 2022 EC Enlargement Package.

Practical training for management of EU funded grants” for the Grant Beneficiaries under the 3rd Call for proposals of the IPA CBC Prograame, organized in Struga, North Macedonia on 29 and 30 March 2022

In order to increase the capacities of grant beneficiaries for managing projects awarded under the 3rd CfP, a two- day training session was organized in Struga, North Macedonia. The training provided through the presentations, mainly on the rules for implementation of the grants, reporting, grants-financial aspects, the EU communication and visibility requirements, monitoring, evaluation and control etc.  The co-financing rules for IPA partners & VAT procedures, recommendations to all coordinators, general implementation rules, basic principles of the CBC project were just a part of the topics discussed by the participants and trainers (EUD and JTS representatives). The training aimed to enhanced knowledge and practical skills of grant beneficiaries to implement their projects in line with the provisions of their CBC grant contracts. More specifically training results included: Improved knowledge of the fundamental rules and principles that govern the implementation of their grant contract; Increased capacities for successful day-to-day management of their grant contracts; Improved knowledge of the beneficiaries about the fundamental principles of procurement procedures; Enhanced practical skills for preparation, implementation and evaluation of tenders according Annex of grant contract. The training was delivered by the representatives of Delegation of the European Union in Skopje supported by the Joint Technical Secretariat of the programme.

Interns for the IPA Cross-border Cooperation programme Republic of North Macedonia – Republic of Albania 2014-2020

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

 

The Ministry of Local-Self Government in the Republic of North Macedonia and Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs in the Republic of Albania, as the operating structures of the IPA II Cross-Border Cooperation programme Republic of North Macedonia – Republic of Albania 2014- 2020, in the framework of this programme are  publishing Public Announcement for Candidates for Vacancies:

 

  • 1 (one) intern for the IPA II Cross-border Cooperation programme North Macedonia – Albania for the JTS office in Struga,
  • Terms of Reference for this position can be downloaded from the following official websites: http://ipacbc-mk-al.net; www.mls.gov.mk; http://punetejashtme.gov.al;

 

Candidates should provide the following documents in electronic version:

  • CV;
  • Copy of diploma ;
  • Other documents on applicant will.

 

Documents must be submitted to the following email address:

jts_mkal@yahoo.com

 

Deadline for application:

Interested candidates must submit the application documents via email  until 09.04.2022 until 15:00 o’clock.

Only those applications which will arrive by the closing date to this announcement will be considered for review.

 

Additional information can be obtained via e-mail to: jts_mkal@yahoo.com

 

Terms of Reference – ToR

Announcement for engaging Expert to prepare the technical specifications for the tender for procurement of two solar boats that will operate in Ohrid Lake, provided by EU grants under the Cross-Border Cooperation Programme between the Republic of North Macedonia

The Ministry of Local-Self Government in the Republic of North Macedonia and the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs in the Republic of Albania, announce the vacancy for hiring expert(s) for preparing the technical specifications for the tender for procurement of two solar boats that will operate in Ohrid Lake, provided by EU grants under the CBC Programme North Macedonia and Albania.

For more information please consult the Terms of References ToR

Deadline for application is: on 31th of March 2022, in the following electronic address: jts_mkal@yahoo.com