The implementation of the IPA3 Program for Cross-Border Cooperation between North Macedonia and Albania has begun.

The Ministry of Local Self-Government, the State Agency for Strategic Programming and Coordination of Assistance (SASPAC) of Albania, and the European Union, officially marked the start of the implementation of the IPA 3 Program for Cross-Border Cooperation between North Macedonia and Albania in Ohrid, through which €13.79 million has been provided for projects for the period up to 2027.

The aim of the program is to promote sustainable development, environmental protection, and socio-economic growth, with a focus on improving the cross-border region through sustainable tourism, cultural heritage, and climate change adaptation initiatives.

Representatives from municipalities and civil associations from both countries attended the event. Representatives from the Operating Structures of the two countries, as well as from the EU Delegation in Skopje, informed the participants about the program’s objectives and the implementation method. The experience and success of the program from the second IPA programming period were highlighted as beneficial.

The funding is strategically divided among environmental protection €6.3 million, sustainable tourism and cultural heritage €6.3 million, and technical assistance amounting to €1.19 million to support the implementation of the IPA 3 program, which aims to improve living conditions and create new opportunities for municipalities and citizens from the border region.

With up to 85% of the costs covered by the EU, this initiative highlights the importance of cooperation in addressing regional challenges and strengthening local governance.

The event was held at the Mountain Rescue Service, Red Cross in Ohrid, organized by the Joint Technical Secretariat and the Antenna in Albania.

Public call – position as Communication and Visibility Officer, for the IPA Cross-border Cooperation programme between Republic of North Macedonia – Republic of Albania 2014-2020.

IPA CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION PROGRAMME

REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA – REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA 2014-2020

 

Ministry of Local Self-Government is publishing:

 

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

 

For submission of the candidates for vacant working positions:

 

  • 1 (one) position as Communication and Visibility Officer, for the IPA Cross-border Cooperation programme MK – AL 2014-2020.

 

Following, you may find the job description for this position:

 

 

Candidates should provide the following documents:

 

  • CV,
  • copy of diploma and
  • relevant working references

 

Documents must be submitted to the following electronic address (email):   procurement.mls.mkal@gmail.com.

 

Deadline for application:

 

Interested candidates must submit the application documents via email until 09.01.2024.

 

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.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT -1 position as Communication and Visibility Officer, for the IPA Cross-border Cooperation programme MK – AL 2014-2020.

IPA CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION PROGRAMME

REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA – REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA 2014-2020

 

Ministry of Local Self-Government is publishing:

 

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

 

For submission of the candidates for vacant working positions:

 

  • 1 (one) position as Communication and Visibility Officer, for the IPA Cross-border Cooperation programme MK – AL 2014-2020.

 

Following, you may find the job description for this position:

 

 

Candidates should provide the following documents:

 

  • CV,
  • copy of diploma and
  • relevant working references

 

Documents must be submitted to the following electronic address (email):   procurement.mls.mkal@gmail.com.

 

Deadline for application:

 

Interested candidates must submit the application documents via email until 12.12.2023.

 

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.

ANNOUNCEMENT for FINANCIAL OFFICER FOR THE IPA CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION PROGRAMME REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA – REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA 2014-2020

ANNOUNCEMENT

The Ministry of Local-Self Government in the Republic of North Macedonia and State Agency for Strategic Programing and Aid Coordination (SASPAC), 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:

Candidates should provide the following documents:

  • CV
  • Copy of diploma and
  • Relevant working references

Documents must be submitted to the following electronic address (e-mail): 

procurement.mls.mkal@gmail.com

Deadline for application:

Interested candidates must submit the application documents via email until 11.12.2023.

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.

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.