Responsibilities: 

• Participate in, lead, and develop programs and projects with the goal of relationship-building and gospel conversations 
• Maintain healthy working relationships with a local non-governmental organization (NGO), the Alliance Missions team, local believing communities, and team interns 
• Model Christ in word and deed 
• Work as a team player in daily the functioning of the community center 
• Work with children, youth, and adults in a variety of settings 

Required Qualifications: 

• Completion of Alliance Polity course 
• Completion of the World Perspectives Mission Course (minimum of certificate level) or equivalent 
• A minimum Modern Language Aptitude Test (MLAT) score of 60 
• Be willing and able to work in a diverse team setting 
• Be willing and able to work independently on projects 
• Have leadership experience in a ministry or marketplace setting 
• Be self-motivated and demonstrate grit during hardships 
• Be flexible and low maintenance 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• A recognized degree in TEFL/TESOL (or a certificate with experience on a case-by-case basis) 
• Experience collaborating in partnership alongside local churches, ministries, or community groups 
• Experience in working with children, youth, and adults 

Biblical Characteristics Desired: 

• Kingdom-minded 
• Biblically grounded 
• Spirit-dependent  
• Competently skilled 
• Self-aware 
• Self-disciplined 

Timeline for Deployment: 

Summer/fall 2025. All appointees are required to attend a cross-cultural and language acquisition program and pre-field course/experience prior to deploying. 

General Information: 

IWs usually rent a modest, fully furnished apartment or house within a few kilometers of the community center. Internet is widely available. Electricity and water service are fairly stable with occasional rationing or outages. IWs will work primarily in an active community center environment but will also spend time connecting with people in the community in various locations. Hospitality is a high priority, and the Kosovar people value relationships over tasks. 
 
World Factbook – Kosovo 
Joshua Project – Kosovo 

Language Expectations: 

Language is an essential part of ministry. Those who do not know the language will attend a language study program. The goal will be to speak, read, and write the language at a functional level in order to mentor, teach, and train others. 

Language study will be completed in-country and is done through private tutoring, individual language helpers, personal study time, and community practice. One year of formal language study in Albanian is required with an additional year if necessary. 

Health Considerations: 

Basic health care is available including private clinics, dentists, etc. Specialized treatments such as chiropractic care have limited availability and are below Western standards. Cigarette smoke inside restaurants and poor air quality in the winter can exacerbate existing respiratory problems. Climbing stairs and navigating uneven ground is unavoidable in Kosovo. 

Expectations for Spouse: 

Spousal roles vary based on the spouse’s gifts, training, and abilities as well as the needs of the team. It is expected that both spouses will be meaningfully involved in meeting ministry objectives depending on the nature of family roles, children, etc. 

Children’s Educational Plan and Options: 

Educational options in Kosovo are local Albanian language public and private schools, local international schools with teaching in English, Black Forest Academy in Germany for grades 9–12.