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Active Labour Market Programmes for Youth

Annual Progress Report January – December 2013

Prepared for: Government of Norway

Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare Ministry of Education, Science and Technology

Ministry of Internal Affairs

June, 2014

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Contents

II. ACRONYMS.......................................................................................................................................... 3

III. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ....................................................................................................................... 4

IV. PROJECT PROGRESS ........................................................................................................................... 6

V. LESSONS LEARNED ............................................................................................................................ 16

VI. CHALLENGES AND RISKS .................................................................................................................. 16

VII. PARTNERSHIPS ................................................................................................................................ 18

VIII. GENDER MAINSTREAMING ............................................................................................................ 19

Annexes ................................................................................................................................................. 21

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II. ACRONYMS

ALMP Active Labour Market Programmes

EC European Commission

EMIS Employment Management Information System

ETF European Training Foundation

EYE Enhancing Youth Employment

GIZ Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit

KAS Kosovo Agency for Statistics

KESP Kosovo Education Strategic Plan

KPSF Kosovo Pension Savings Fund

LFS Labour Force Survey

LMIS Labour Market Information System

MEST Ministry of Education, Science and Technology

MIA Ministry of Internal Affairs

MLSW Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare

MOCR Municipal Office for Communities and Returns

MOU Memorandum of Understanding

MPA Ministry of Public Administration

MTI Ministry of Trade and Industry

PES Public Employment Services

RAE Roma, Ashkali, Egyptian

RVJP Regional Virtual Jobs Portal

SDC Swiss Development Cooperation

TAK Tax Administration of Kosovo

UNDP United Nations Development Programme

UNKT United Nations Kosovo Team

VET Vocational Education and Training

VTC Vocational Training Centre

WB World Bank

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III. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In 2013, with financing from the Norwegian Government and the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ Reintegration Fund, the Active Labour Market Programmes for Youth project (ALMP) continued its cooperation and support to partner institutions in three main areas: (1) enhancing youth opportunities to gain skills and find employment; (2) supporting economic reintegration of repatriated persons; (3) contributing to the policy making and policy dialogue in the area of socio-economic development. The work is done in cooperation and coordination with the leading institutions in these areas, namely, the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare (MLSW), the Ministry of Education Science and Technology (MEST), the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) at municipal

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enterprises play a major role in the implementation of the project activities and achievement of results. As such, the project operates in a complex multi-stakeholder context with the aim to promote a better inter-institutional dialogue on key policy issues and improved decision making in the socio-economic policy area. In 2013, UNDP has further strengthened cooperation with the Kosovo Agency for Statistics (KAS) through financial and technical support provided to the Labour Force Survey (LFS). In partnership with the World Bank, UNDP is supporting KAS and other relevant institutions in utilizing LFS data for evidence based policy making and policy dialogue. ALMP together with MLSW initiated and finalized the Operational Guidelines for Active Labour Market Measures in cooperation with EU Project KOSVET VI, for three active measures: On the Job Training, Internship Scheme, and Wage Subsidy Scheme

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The main achievements during the reporting period include:

203 long-term unemployed young women and men jobseekers are undergoing or have completed on-the-job training in enterprises;

120 readmitted persons are provided with training and employment opportunities in the private sector;

301 Memorandums of Understanding are signed, mainly with private enterprises, but also public institutions and NGOs, to facilitate training and employment of project beneficiaries;

The Employment Management Information System has been upgraded, installed and applied in all employment offices in Kosovo;

The Feasibility Study of the regional virtual jobs platform was presented to representatives of the respective ministries of employment and social welfare of Kosovo, Albania and FYRoM. An initial MoU was signed between Albania and Kosovo in January 2014, with the purpose to support the creation of Regional Jobs portal based on EURES system;

A final draft of the Strategy and Action Plan for VET Professional Practice 2013 - 2020 has been developed and approved by MEST;

The revised Regulation on Management of the Program, Competent bodies, procedures and Criteria for Benefit for Reintegration of Repatriated Persons, has been approved by the government in September 2013;

Criteria for ALMPs targeting repatriated persons have been revised in accordance to the regulation 20/2013, adopted by MIA in 2013.

Contributed to the development of the Law on the Employment Agency of the Republic of Kosovo approved by the Assembly on January 2014.

The Sectorial Strategy 2014-2020 and Action Plan 2014-2016 for MLSW is finalized and is expected to be approved by the government during the third quarter of 2014.

Contributed to the development of the Strategy and Action Plan on Integration of Repatriated Persons, approved by MIA;

1 Partners at local level are Regional and Municipal Employment Offices, Vocational Training Centres, Municipal Offices for Communities and Returns, Municipal Education Directorates, Regional Education Inspectorates, Vocational Education Schools, private businesses etc 2 The manuals are developed in accordance with Regulation No 01./2012 on Active Labour Market Programmes .

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Contributed comments to the Administrative Instruction on certification and active job seeking procedures for the Social Assistance Category II beneficiaries

The Kosovo Agency for Statistics received support to deliver the continuous Labour Force Survey in 2013.

In June 2013, UNDP in coordination with KAS, MLSW and World Bank organised the first round table on the Use of labour market statistics to support evidence based policy making. This round table offered an opportunity to policy makers, as well as producers and users of labour market statistics to start debating on some of the key policy questions that can be informed by better and more reliable labour market data.

In cooperation with Albania’s Forum for social enterprise, UNDP organised a study visit in Albania for the relevant representatives of the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare to initiate cooperation and exchange of experiences in terms of utilizing social enterprises as a tool for improving the quality of the social service delivery as well as to promote self-employment.

Led by MLSW, Operational Guidelines are developed jointly by UNDP and the EC funded KOSVET 6 project to harmonize the criteria and processes to deliver active labour market measures, i.e. On the job training, Wage Subsidy and Internship scheme.

The first results of the 2012 Labour Force Survey, published by the Kosovo Agency for Statistics in 2013, once again confirm that the main unemployment challenges in Kosovo continue to affect the young people

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4. The labour force participation rates in general, and specifically

concerning women, is worrisome. According to the LFS 2012 results, the general labour force participation rate in Kosovo is 36.8%, and the lowest rate is among women (18.6%). The lengthy periods of job search are known to be a factor for discouragement for the unemployed, leading to the phenomenon of giving up and inactivity. Discouragement may be a result of several factors including the belief that there are no jobs, discrimination based on disability, lack of necessary skills, training, or experience etc. The standard definition of unemployment

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jobseekers in its calculation, possibly resulting in an under-estimation of the unemployment rate.

3 LFS Results (2012) Unemployment among youth remains as high as 55.3%

4 LFS Results (2012) Unemployment among women stands at 40%

5 The Labour Force Survey (LFS) in Kosovo defines the unemployed persons as those who: had no employment

during the reference week , had actively sought employment during the previous four weeks and were available to start work within the next two weeks

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IV. PROJECT PROGRESS

Output 1: Strengthened capacities of labour market institutions and enhanced employment opportunities among young women and men

Activity 1.1: Strengthen Employability and Job creation among young women and men through direct employment measures This activity contributes to the implementation of the Objective 1: ‘Increase in the employment rate and strengthening vocational training in line with labour market demand’ of the Sectorial Strategy Action Plan, according to operational objective 1.6. ‘Expansion of active labour market programmes and employment of jobseekers registered at Municipal Employment Offices’.

Active employment measures are implemented in close cooperation with the MLSW and the private sector. This approach has significantly contributed to closer cooperation between the two sectors. During the reference period, with the project’s support, 142 long-term jobseekers commenced training and internships programmes. The large majority of these are in the private sector.

Table 1: ALMP measures implemented (highlighted measures are those implemented in 2013)

Active labour market measures implemented 2005 – 2013

Number of beneficiaries

, Jan-Dec, 2013

Number of beneficiaries in total since

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Public Works projects 2005 - 2006 - 3194

On the Job Training (OJT) 2007 – ongoing 167 2905

Pre-Employment Training (PET) 2007 – 2008 - 79

Wage Subsidies (WS) 2005 – 2008 - 2145

Internship Scheme (ISch) 2006 - ongoing 36 1280

Institution and Enterprise based training (IET) 2008 - 373

Training at Don Bosko 2007 – 2008 - 40

Professional practice in enterprise for VET students - 1138

Total Beneficiaries Component1: Jan 2005 - December 2013 203 11154

Source: ALMP project database

Some relevant statistics (Jan-Dec 2013) related to component 1 is presented below: • 203 young jobseekers (annual target: 207 jobseekers) are enrolled in training and internship

programmes; • 196 young jobseekers (97% of target) have undertaken training and internship and shall

receive certificates from the private enterprises and MLSW; • 194 enterprises (of which 91% private enterprises) signed Memorandums of Understanding

for the provision of training/internship to young job-seekers; • 56 % of beneficiaries are young

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• 21% (more than 10% overall target for 2013) of programme participants are from minority communities

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• 91% of programme participants have attained secondary education or less; • 90% of project beneficiaries are between 15 - 30 years old; • Partner enterprises operate mostly in trade, manufacturing, and service sector; • 56% of beneficiaries are from rural areas; • 52% of approved beneficiaries during the reporting period were monitored in the field by the

ALMP project team and employment counsellors through joint field visits at work space;

99 % of beneficiaries are contacted by ALMP team by phone during and after completion of training or internship;

6 Project beneficiaries are in the age-range 16 – 30 years old. Flexibility in criteria is allowed for minority

communities 7 Roma, Ashkali, Egyptian, Serbs, Gorani and Turks

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32% of beneficiaries remained at work in same company after completion of training or internship.

Indicator (from AWP)

Target (from AWP)

Latest Data (disaggregated by

gender where possible) & Source

of Data

Indicator Status (Fully/Partially/Not

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Number of young women and men jobseekers enrolled through active employment measures

207 jobseekers offered training and employment opportunities

203 are enrolled in training and internship in enterprises (project database)

Fully Achieved (98%)

At least 80% of beneficiaries are monitored while at enterprise

65% of project beneficiaries were monitored during the training in enterprises though field visits or by phone

Partially achieved (81%)

At least 50% of beneficiaries are women

56% of project beneficiaries are women

Fully achieved (112%)

At least 10% of beneficiaries are minorities and people with disabilities

21% of project beneficiaries are minorities

Fully achieved (210%)

Source: ALMP project database In 2013, UNDP has continued to provide support to the most disadvantaged youth among unemployed, namely long term jobseekers, with lower education and without previous work experience. Through different active employment measures, the young persons had the chance to establish a contact with the labour market for the first time, and to gain skills and experience demanded by the private enterprises. In line with the statistics available on the most disadvantaged people in the labour market, the project has successfully managed to provide equal opportunities to youth (90% in the age group 15-29, women (56%), inclusion of minority communities (21%), inclusion of the low-skilled (91%) and people from rural areas (56%) in close partnership with the private sector enterprises. Active employment measures are still not adequately financed from the Kosovo Consolidated Budget. In 2012, MLSW has endorsed the regulation on implementation of active labour market measures

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however, there are yet no financial instruments in place to secure funds for implementation of almps (e.g. from the Kosovo consolidated budget, through creation of an Employment/Training Fund with the financial contribution from the private sector, a training levy etc). Thus, the continuation of the UNDP’s support is found crucial in making efforts to changing the lives of marginalized young people by giving them a chance to gain skills, find employment and contribute to the livelihood of their families. Additionally and equally important, the employment measures are a substantial contribution to a sustainable dialogue and cooperation between public employment offices and the private sector enterprises. At the end of 2012, the EU has launched the second phase of the project Kosvet 6. The project implements similar training programmes to ALMP project, such as on the job training. Hence, UNDP has intensified close cooperation through ALMP with Kosvet 6 and all activities are delivered in in close coordination. As a result, the two projects have jointly implemented one activity, namely, the harmonization of the Operational Guidelines to implement active labour market programmes (on the

8 The target is partially achieved when 60% of target is reached. Target is “Not Achieved” less than 60% of target

is achieved or “Fully Achieved” when 100% or more of target is achieved. 9 Regulation No.01/2012 on Active Labour Market Programmes, April 2012.

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job training, wage subsidy and internship scheme). This activity is co-financed between the two projects and the final Operational Guidelines produced. Details are elaborated in this report under section Activity 3 - Support Evidence based employment and school-to-work transition policy development.

Activity 1.2: Support sustainable employment reintegration of the Readmitted persons in Kosovo (MIA) In December 2011, UNDP signed a cost-sharing agreement with the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) to provide job placement and training opportunities to repatriated persons through implementation of active employment measures. MIA has provided USD 480,295 in financing to directly support about 500 readmitted persons. The activities are implemented closely with the main ALMP partners, such as the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, (the employment offices and the vocational training centres), municipalities at local level and the private enterprises. The three institutions, MLSW, MIA and UNDP have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, providing the details with regard to roles and responsibilities of each institution. The activity “Sustainable Employment Reintegration of the Readmitted Persons in Kosovo” supports the implementation of the Revised Strategy for Reintegration of Readmitted Persons (2010) (more specifically, of the fifth objective of the Action Plan - interventions related to the “Employment of repatriated through special programmes and projects” (Activity 5.12 in the Action Plan). The actual implementation of the project started in March 2012. A practical step-by-step Guideline document for implementation of the active employment measures has been drafted and shared with the implementing partners.

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the reintegration fund, as set forward in the MIA regulation 20/2013 on the management of the reintegration fund. During the reporting period, approval board meetings

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Members have reviewed the applications of the readmitted persons and interested enterprises, and, as a result:

o Through board meetings, 111 readmitted persons have been approved to benefit from training and employment opportunities. About 97% of the approved beneficiaries have completed or are attending training or are employed in enterprises;

o 107 Memorandums of Understanding were signed with private enterprises; o About 35% of beneficiaries are from Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian communities (49% are

minorities); o About 24% of beneficiaries are women; o Above 66% of beneficiaries have attained primary education or less; o 34% are between 15 – 30 years old; o Partner enterprises operate mostly on trade, manufacturing, services and construction; o Through wage subsidy scheme, 7 persons were employed signing one-year contracts with

enterprises; o Through the combined scheme, on the job training and wage subsidy, 5 persons signed one

year contracts with enterprises. The combined scheme is offered to the readmitted persons who after completion of the training are not able to find a job, and thus need further support to be integrated in the labour market;

o Cooperation between the employment offices and Municipal Offices for Communities and Returns (MOCR) has continued to be strengthened;

o In Cooperation with OSCE two round tables were organized in Prizren and Prishtina with readmitted persons, MOCR, and Employment Offices (EO). Next regional meeting will be organized in Mitrovica region.

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On the job training, wage subsidy and internship scheme. Operational Guidelines developed and utilized to implement ALMPs with MLSW were adopted to include the new implementation partners such as MOCRs and RRROs detailing their role and responsibility in this process. 11

The Board meetings are held in the Regional Employment Centers. Their function is to identify the eligible candidates and applications for each employment scheme.

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Source: ALMP project database

Indicator (from prodoc)

Target (from prodoc)



of Data


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Number of repatriated jobseekers enrolled through active employment measures

380 jobseekers offered training and employment opportunities

111 (24% women) were supported through different active employment measures. According to project monitoring data, 25% of beneficiaries signed employment contracts with enterprises

Not achieved

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has approached UNDP seeking support in reintegration of repatriated persons in the labour market, building on UNDP’s ALMP project experience and success achieved in equipping young women and men with skills needed to integrate in the labour market.

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cooperation with MSLW, since 2005 has established partnerships with the local network of employment and training service delivery as well as the private sector enterprises, thus was well positioned as a partner to implement the component for reintegration of repatriated persons in the labour market. The project has contributed to establishing and improving the cooperation between relevant institutions at the local level.

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implementation of this activity has been slower compared to the previous experience in integrating young jobseekers in the labour market. ALMP project has throughout the project implementation period, in consultation with implementing partners at local and central level, worked together to identify possible issues that caused the delays in project implementation. Based on the findings, several changes/recommendations have been presented and introduced to the original project design aiming at enhancing the impact at the local level.

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Flexibility in the age-group as one of the eligibility criteria;

Increase the level of the subsidy16

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Reallocated the funds from Internship scheme to on the job training considering the low education levels of the readmitted persons;

Reduced the paper work required by private enterprises participating in the wage subsidy scheme;

Combined on-job-training and wage subsidy schemes.

Since the changes were introduced by the end of 2012, there has been slight improvement in the implementation of the employment measures, however, not at the desired level.

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second round of regional meetings, involving all partners, were organized to look into the details of the project implementation process, to discuss factors hampering the process as well as propose ways for improvement. Shortly, there are issues with the labour supply, repatriated persons in this case, showing limited interest to participate in active employment measures

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The target is partially achieved when 60% of target is reached. Target is “Not Achieved” less than 60% of target is achieved or “Fully Achieved” when 100% or more of target is achieved. 13

Since 2005, above 11,000 jobseekers were enrolled in different active employment measures. Based on the external net impact evaluations conducted, about 40% – 50% of beneficiaries found sustainable employment 14

At the initial phase of project implementation some stakeholders met for the first time during the joint meetings organized by the project 15

Issues and recommendations were presented to and approved by the Reintegration Executive Board members 16

It was 100 Euros and it has been increased to 150 Euros. 17

The board of readmission has approved the changes in October 2012. 18

By March 2013, only 700 repatriated persons were registered with Public Employment Service

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compensation/salary levels perceived as too low19

. On the other hand, the private enterprises have shown scepticism towards the repatriated persons due to their possible ‘not admirable’ backgrounds in the countries from where they are being admitted. Finally, issues related to lack of coordination and cooperation between Kosovo institutions were identified as presenting challenges to project implementation. There are several on-going developments in the reintegration process, both institutional and organisational that may have/are contributing to the slow-pace of component implementation:

o The department for reintegration is established, but is not fully operational. Considering that this is a new department, it is in need of capacity building;

o The reintegration officers are rather newly recruited and the department for reintegration is in process of becoming fully functional;

o There are no clear lines of reporting and accountability of the Regional Reintegration Officers, Municipal Officers for Communities and Returns, Regional and Municipal Employment Officers;

o There is a lack of continuous and regular coordination between departments involved (of MIA and MLSW)

o The process of delegating responsibilities to relevant ministries to implement related areas of intervention is still not finalized.

The project, as a member of the working group established by MIA decision, has actively contributed to the review of the Regulation on Management of the Program, Competent Bodies, Procedures and criteria for benefit for reintegration of repatriated persons during the first quarter of the year. In addition, during the second quarter, under the lead of the Department for Reintegration and the EU funded Twinning project ‘Strengthening Readmission and Sustainable Reintegration in Kosovo

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coordination with other international development partners, the project has continued its contribution to draft the final version of this Regulation, which was adopted in September. Adoption of the new regulation addresses some of the issues listed above. One of the components of the new EU Twinning project is to support the Ministry of Internal Affairs primarily, and other line ministries in drafting the new Strategy and Action Plan for Reintegration of Repatriated persons. MIA asked for UNDP support in order to engage a local consultant that would assist them in developing the strategy. The local consultant recruited by UNDP has worked closely with the EU Twinning project international consultants under the guidance of the Reintegration Division. The Strategy was finalized in October 2013. The new strategy envisaged delegation of authority to relevant ministries and further decentralization to the municipal level that are expected to have a positive impact on the reintegration package and service delivery at the local level.

Activity 2: Strengthen the VET schools capacity to establish effective partnerships with enterprises This activity contributes to the achievement of Objective 1 of the Kosovo Education Strategic Plan (KESP) 2011 – 2016, Vocational Education and Training Target 1:‘By 2014, learners’ professional practice is organized in close cooperation with enterprises and support provided to all for viable placements and a learners’ career orientation and guidance system for all levels is in place’. Based on the experience with the professional practice for VET students and the pressing need to improve the cooperation between schools and private sector, the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MEST) has asked UNDP to support the development of the Strategy for Professional Practice (PP) and its related Action Plan. The PP strategy has been identified as the first priority according to the Aide Memoire and in the Priority Tables emerging from the Joint Annual Review (JAR) in 2012. This is also in line with VET 1 target of the Kosovo Education Strategic Plan (KESP) 2011 – 2016. During 2012, with ALMP project support, several workshops have been organised, involving all relevant parties: MEST Vocational Education Division, Schools, Municipal Education Directorate,

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The compensation levels for training measures are in line with the regulation on implementation of almps; while salary level is above average salary in Kosovo (up to 300 euros) 20

An EU funded Project managed by the European Union Office to Kosovo implemented by the Government of the Republic of Austria

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Regional Education Inspectorate, Private enterprises, MLSW Vocational Training Division as well as international organisations active in this are such as ETF, GIZ, Swiss-contact, World Bank, Lux-development etc. The work has been facilitated by an International and local expert recruited with ALMP project support. By the end of 2012, the draft Strategy and Action Plan for Professional Practice has been prepared. During the first quarter in 2013, the process of wider consultations at regional level has followed. Under the lead of MEST Vocational Education Division, and with UNDPs support, 5 regional workshops were organised with relevant partners, including school principals/teachers, employment and training officers, municipal directorates, regional education inspectors, private enterprises, parents and students. The international and local consultants have presented the draft strategy and action plan. Input from these meetings was incorporated and the two documents reached their final form and were submitted to MEST for final review and endorsement. The final version of the documents was prepared timely and in line with the annual work plan. However, the endorsement of the strategy has been postponed by MEST – originally committed to sign by May 2013. The strategy was endorsed and printed in 2014.





of Data


Achieved)21

Adoption of developed material by MEST

Strategy and Action Plan for professional practice is finalized and adopted by MEST

The final version of the Strategy and Action Plan has been prepared and submitted to MEST for endorsement.

Fully Achieved

Number of school principals trained No of businesses signing agreements to facilitate professional practice

At least 70% of school representatives trained to work with enterprises Unified guidelines for organizing professional practice are developed

The activity has been postponed due to the delays on the endorsement of the Strategy and Action Plan by MEST although the final draft of the strategy has been timely submitted to MEST by the end of 2013,

22. The funding

envisaged for the unification of the guidelines has been reallocated to supporting jobseekers through almps

Not achieved

UNDP’s extensive experience in implementing training programmes, involving cooperation between employment offices, trainees and private enterprises, has positioned us well to support MEST in drafting the Strategy and Action Plan for Professional Practice in enterprises. The drafting of the two documents was done in a participatory manner, hence, included inputs from above 300 relevant stakeholders: schools, students, municipalities, employment offices, education inspectorates and enterprises. During the entire strategic planning process, all donor-funded project teams active in the VET sector in Kosovo had the opportunity to share their views, to submit comments and provide specialised advice.

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The strategy and action plan are endorsed by MEST in May 2014

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The Strategy for Improvement of Professional Practice 2013-2020 draws upon economic and occupational trends, demographic data, regional statistic profiles and data from various reports. It builds on the Kosovo Education Strategic Plan 2011-2016 which aims to improve the quality, inclusion and equity of the education system. It is also strongly informed by consultations with employers, employer associations and unions, VET school principals and teachers, students and their parents, community organisations and government institutions. The outline of the strategy is grouped under three key themes: knowledge, skills, support and four target groups: employers, students, schools, communities. The strategy is driven by a vision and four strategic priorities, supported by a number of interconnected measures. The four strategic priorities are: STRATEGIC PRIORITY 1: Increasing the number of employers providing places for professional practice STRATEGIC PRIORITY 2: Increasing the number of VET students participating in professional practice STRATEGIC PRIORITY 3: Enhancing the quality of professional practice STRATEGIC PRIORITY 4: Providing a framework for co-ordinated work of local actors aiming at improving professional practice in enterprises It is anticipated the strategy will be implemented in a range of ways, according to the needs of specific industries, regions and groups of stakeholders. This strategic document will also be used to guide funding decisions for VET programs over this period.

Activity 3: Support evidence based employment and school-to-work transition policy development

Establishment of the Labour Market Information System The Kosovo Employment Strategy (2010 – 2012) and the MLSW Sectorial Action plan have identified the establishment of a functional Labour Market Information System as one of the Ministry’s priorities. In response to that need, UNDP has recruited an international expert to develop and finalize an actionable concept that addresses all relevant policy, institutional and regulatory aspects of establishing a functional Labour Marker Information System, based on the specific context of Kosovo. This conceptual framework was prepared in close cooperation with the inter-ministerial working group established with representatives from relevant ministries and institutions. The Framework revolves around five main sections: 1. Labour Supply; 2. Labour Demand; 3. Labour Supply and Demand Imbalances; 4. Operation of Labour Market and 5. On-Line Job Vacancies and Training Opportunities. The software has been developed and intermediary databases have been created and installed within the institutions that already had an existing internal database, ensuring the LMIS is fed with the data required for the labour market analysis. In the reference period, the software has been installed and data are fed into LMIS from the following institutions: Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Kosovo Tax Administration, Pension Trust Fund and Kosovo Agency for Statistics. Intermediary databases pending to be installed and linked to LMIS due to their internal lack of systems in place are with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MEST) and Ministry of Public Administration (MPA). MEST has recently developed the Education Management Information System, covering the pre-university level. The system is installed for testing and is pending official launching. On the other hand, the University of Prishtina have lately launched their information system covering the public university sector. These developments show progress in terms of digitalization of the education related data, however, MEST lacks a comprehensive central information system capturing education data of all levels from both public and private sector. Considering the importance of such a system in itself for enhancing the internal policy making of MEST, and further the importance of this the labour

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supply data for a functional LMIS, UNDP initiated discussions with MEST at the general secretary level. In a joint meeting with MEST and MLSW representatives, consent was agreed on the development of such an Education Information system being crucial. The three institutions are making efforts to identify potential donor funding to support the development of the system and its linking to the LMIS. A functioning LMIS is an essential tool in orienting the actions of a wide range of actors within the labour market. Among other things, the system can: a) inform labour market participants on the opportunities offered in the labour market and the types of skills they need to acquire; b) provide employers with information on the skills and costs of the labour force and labour market policies; c) instruct education sector institutions in the design of policies and curricula; d) inform a wide range of government institutions and agencies on interventions needed to increase employment opportunities or provide protection for vulnerable groups.

Upgrading the Employment Management Information System (EMIS) The Employment Strategy and the Sectorial Action Plan identify as a main priority the functioning of the Public Employment Service’s Employment Management Information System (EMIS). One of the steps towards functioning is the digitalization of the unemployment registry. Considering the high number of unemployed registered with PES offices (above 300,000 individual registration cards), the MLSW requested support during the digitalization phase. The ALMP project supported the employment offices Kosovo wide, by placing 70 interns with ICT experience for a period of three months to make the digitalization process more efficient. By the end of 2011, two thirds of the unemployment cards have been registered in the EMIS. With the project’s support, the whole registry was digitalized during the first quarter of 2012, thereby allowing MLSW to fulfil one of the conditionalities for the transfer of funds by the World Bank in relation to the implementation of the Employment Strategy 2010 -2012. However, the MLSW has identified that despite the digitalization of the unemployment registry, the employment counsellors were not able to use the Employment Management Information System (EMIS) tool in their day-to-day service provision as the system required an upgrade as well as additional modules that would enhance the efficiency as well as the quality in delivering services: job-matching and reporting. Given the pressing need for software upgrade, at the request of MLSW, the project supported the development of Terms of Reference as well as the actual development/upgrade of the EMIS. During the last quarter of 2012, the software was upgraded and new modules are developed. The upgraded EMIS is installed and tested for functionality in the first quarters of 2013. Development of the Employment Management Information System provides the basis for next interventions towards modernization of Public Employment Services, such as: introduction of profiling mechanism, better targeting of the most disadvantaged among unemployed, introduction of a performance evaluation framework allowing for enhanced accountability etc. Establishment of the Regional Virtual Jobs Portal As part of the improvement of the PES jobs information systems, the Minister for Labour and Social Welfare in Kosovo, proposed that a feasibility study be developed in order to examine the possibility of creating a Regional Virtual Jobs Portal (RVJP) which would link the PES job-banks of neighbouring Countries in the Region, thus providing a new Balkan Regional PES resource for job-seeking by young people not only in Kosovo but also in the neighbouring countries. With UNDP’s support a feasibility study was conducted, covering three countries

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study looked into the existing hardware and software, the PES resources and the willingness of the countries to establish such a jobs portal based on the EURES jobs portal concept. The final report of the feasibility study was presented during a joint regional workshop organised in Prishtina. Representatives from peer ministries and public employment agencies were present in the workshop. Consent between the countries has been established to pursue with the initiative to develop this joint regional jobs portal based on the findings of this report. The Kosovo Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare has taken the lead to develop the software required for a Regional Jobs Portal to function. The international consultant recruited by UNDP has supported MLSW to draft the technical specification in Terms of Reference as well as evaluation criteria to assist the selection panel during the procurement process. UNDP provided management support throughout the period.

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Kosovo, FYROM and Albania

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The first Memorandum of Understanding is signed between Kosovo and Albania in January 2014 during a meeting organised between the two Ministers of Labour and Social Welfare. A follow up visit was organised in Skopje between representatives of the two ministries in January 2014. During this joint meeting the modalities on harmonising next steps towards signing the Memorandum of Understanding were discussed. After the portal is launched linking the three ministries in Albania, Kosovo and Macedonia, the aim is to initiate discussions with other countries in the region. Developing harmonized Operational Guidelines for implementation of active employment measures UNDP in close cooperation with the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare (MLSW), since 2005 has directly supported nearly 12,000 marginalized jobseekers, including youth, women, minority communities and people with disabilities through implementation of several active employment measures, including: public works projects, on-the job training, wage subsidy and internship scheme. The implementation of these employment measures were governed by the Operational Guidelines developed with UNDP support in 2007, providing for step-by-step guidelines on the process, the roles and responsibilities of partners involved as well as the application forms and templates documenting each phase of the implementation.

Similarly to UNDPs Active Labour Market Programmes for Youth, since 2009 international agencies such as Luxembourg development and EC have been implementing an on the job training scheme. Since then, these three projects, UNDPs ALMP, the Lux-dev project and EC KOSVET VI project, have made efforts to coordinate activities. In order to guide the implementation of the measures, the Lux-dev project and EC KOSVET VI projects have also developed operational guidelines, which have been tested and implemented with the Public Employment Services.

The Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, with the technical support of the EC funded ‘Technical Support to MLSW’ project and with the contribution of the working group members from international development partners such as WB, Lux-development, UNDP etc, have drafted and adopted the regulation no. 01/2012 on active employment programmes. To complement the regulation and provide guiding documents for the PES and VTC, operational guidelines for each of the identified employment measures should be put in place.

With the World Bank support the Operational Guideline24

for implementation of public works programmes has been developed. Similarly, there is a need to develop operational guidelines that will govern the implementation of the other employment measures as set in the regulation. Considering that there are several experiences in implementing employment measures, as well as operational guidelines that have been drafted and tested with the support of UNDP, EC and Lux-development, there is foundation and lessons learned to draw from and prepare unified Operational Guidelines that will capture the best practices. With the MLSW lead, the two on-going projects, UNDPs ALMP and EC KOSVET 6, have jointly supported the development of the operational guidelines for the three measures: On the job training, Wage Subsidy and Internship scheme. The preparation of the OGs will ensure a common platform for MLSW staff to deliver these measures, providing basis for sustainability of ALMPs and gradual transfer of full management responsibilities to MLSW for implementation of such interventions. During the reference period, a local consultant has been recruited to facilitate the work of the working group established by MLSW and support them in drafting the OGs. An agreement was reached with the management level of the department for labour and employment on the time-frame and the outline of the OG. The unified/consolidated guidelines was approved by the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare in March 2014 and will be utilized to govern the implementation of these active employment measures as well as shall be reviewed and if necessary revised based on results achieved during implementation

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The OM has been developed taking into account practices and experiences in implementing public works projects, such as UNDPs Operational Guidelines to implement public works projects developed in 2005

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of Data


Achieved)25

Labour Market Information System is functional

LMIS developed, functional and successfully launched

The LMIS software is developed. LMIS software is installed and linked with: MLSW, MTI, KPSF, TAK and KAS census data (pending link with LFS data). Integration is pending for MPA and MEST. The system is planned to be launched latest by June 2014, temporarily with the information available from the already linked institutions

Partially achieved

Employment Management Information System (EMIS) is installed, functional and fully used by the Public Employment Services

EMIS upgraded and fully functional

EMIS software has been upgraded and installed and in use by employment offices. Pending launching date (June 2014)

Fully Achieved

Kosovo Agency for Statistics conducting continuous Labour Force Survey in 2013

LFS 2013 conducted KAS is conducting continuous LFS through a locally procured company with UNDPs support since April 2013. Survey completed in December 2013

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Fully achieved

Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare (MLSW) have developed and adopted unified Operational Guidelines to implement almps

Operations Manual to develop, implement and monitor active labour market measures are updated and in use by PES

The activity is implemented in coordination and through cost-sharing with EU Kosvet 6. Local expert to lead the process recruited. Working group established by MLSW. OGs draft finalized in 2013. Approval expected in 2014

Fully achieved

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After several discussions with KAS representatives, in 2014, KAS has finally allocated own resources to continuously conduct Labour Force Survey. Technical assistance in terms of data processing and analysis shall continue to be provided aiming at increasing capacities of relevant KAS colleagues

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V. LESSONS LEARNED As previously reported in 2012, among the most challenging component remains to be the reintegration of readmitted in the labour market, mainly due to lack of sufficient data that would allow for proper analysis when it comes to tailoring the active employment measures to specific target groups. In 2012, the Ministry of Internal Affairs had announced the development and establishment of the case management system which would mean availability of more accurate data allowing for evidence based policies making. However, although the case management system developed as such, it’s functionality is limited to very few municipalities before its scaled up Kosovo wide. This has hampered the re-tailoring/re-designing of active employment measures to better target the repatriated persons, thus, the implementation of this activity continued to be at a slower pace than planned. A proper comprehensive survey should have been conducted once the unavailability of data for this group was found to be one of the main issues towards developing policies for reintegration, including employment reintegration. The implementation approach applied through this project has played an important role in enhancing the dialogue and communication among institutions, donors and other stakeholders. Continuous emphasis should be put in the information exchange between institutions/organisations to ensure better coordination and improved aid efficiency. Due to the lack of institutional memory and a proper coordination mechanism, there are unintentional tendencies of double investments and duplication of efforts. The current joint initiative with EU Kosvet 6 project to develop harmonised Operational Guidelines for implementations of active employment measures, if started earlier, might have been more beneficial to local institutions providing the employment and training services as well as the end beneficiaries receiving the assistance. Ownership and sustainability is better ensured if stronger commitment is pursued by the implementing partners. Being held accountable through a stronger monitoring and performance evaluation system, the implementing partners shall not see the project intervention as another donor funded project, rather as their day-to-day work which is being financially and/or technically supported to be executed in a better way. This project has made efforts through all its stages to put the institutions in the driving seat in order to secure ownership of the process. Performance framework mechanism is one of the components to be looked at in the future aiming at enhancing service delivery in an accountable manner. In addition, establishment of a profiling system would support the employment services to focus service provision to the most vulnerable jobseekers.

VI. CHALLENGES AND RISKS Overall, operating in a multi sector and multi stakeholder’s environment is poses a great challenge given that the communication between the stakeholders is not strong. The project had to put emphasis in to this aspect with the aim to strengthen the communication through the facilitation of the policy debate and clarification of roles and responsibilities in this process. It is worth noting that the project has not only managed to support this process through this approach but also position the project itself strongly in the sector and the key players. One of the main challenges the project continued to face is the reintegration of repatriated persons in the labour market. The target group is very complex and until the case management system

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functional it shall be challenging to design policies tailored to this specific group. Although there are no accurate statistical data, it is assumed that the majority of the repatriated seek ways to leave the country again. The number of repatriated persons registered as jobseekers with Employment offices is pretty low (about 711 as of October 2013) compared to the estimated number of persons returning to Kosovo each year (about 3000 – 4000). This may be an indication that there is a lack of interest for employment reintegration in the job market, and the focus is rather to make efforts to benefit from start-up business grants provided in cash by MIA, therefore “buying” the opportunity to seek refuge again. There are several institutional and organisational issues in the process of the service delivery:,

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Ministry of Internal Affairs have developed the case management system, currently installed for testing before it becomes fully functional.

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the regional reintegration officers are newly entrants in the process of reintegration, there is lack of decentralization of certain services, and lack of accountability and clear reporting system etc. MIA with the support of relevant institutions and development partners have amended the regulation on management of reintegration fund as well as the new strategy and action plan for reintegration of repatriated persons. The two documents are seen as very crucial in the process of visa liberalization, thus expected to have positive impact in the reintegration process. Both documents have been endorsed by the government during the fourth quarter 2013. The project has been more engaged on outreach and information activities, trying to inform better the repatriated on their possibilities to benefit from active employment measures and other services provided by PES. This has been done through meetings and direct contacts with the repatriated as well as through posters and brochures distributed at the airport office for readmission. According to the Public Employment offices, enterprises are hesitant to admit the repatriated for training or employment due to the perception that the group being returned to Kosovo is problematic and may have a criminal history in the countries they come from. Last, but not least, it is a continuous challenge for the government to justify extensive assistance to the repatriated persons, not only with employment assistance but also housing and other support, towards the rest of the Kosovo citizens who have not fled the country and are living in poverty line. The government institutions shall be cautious of the discontent and address strategically the potential issues that may arise. Considering the above mentioned challenges, the implementation of this project component has been stagnant. In discussions with the Executive Board Members and the director of the reintegration department it has been acknowledged that the reintegration is a process and that the project is doing a good job in terms of testing and analysing to tailor the right measures for the target group, measures that shall be gradually adopted by the government institutions to then sustainably reintegrate the repatriated persons in the labour market. These are some of the known challenges and risks that the project shall seek to address during the next year.

The software for the Labour Market Information System has been developed based on the conceptual framework proposed by the International Expert, at the quality requested and within timeline. During the installation of the intermediary databases at the relevant labour market institutions, there were delays due to hesitation of partner institutions to allow access to data. Official requests have been drafted and sent by the MLSW Minister and helped to accelerate the process. However, installations could not be done at the Ministry of Education Science and Technology and the Ministry of Public Administration. The two ministries do not have internal information systems. MPA intended to finalize their internal system by the end of 2013, however, the system is still in development phase. While MEST has developed a system for pre-university level and one separately for Prishtina University, the private education system has been left out. The project has mobilized resources to support the development of a comprehensive information system for education, centralized at MEST, acknowledging the importance of the information to lead to evidence based policy making.

The Employment Management Information System for PES was developed and installed during Q2 2013. Utilization of the upgraded EMIS supports the implementation of the new integrated service delivery approach. However, some of the employment offices need investment in infrastructure in order to be able to embrace the new service delivery approach (help desk, individualized employment counsellors etc). The previous Lux-development project has supported MLSW for refurbishment of some employment offices and vocational training centres. However, MLSW has submitted a list with the employment offices that need to be either newly built or to invest in refurbishment. Failure of the MLSW to secure these investments might risk the functionalization of EMIS as well as application of the service delivery based on the integrated approach. UNDP is supporting the Kosovo Agency for Statistics to continue the conduction of the Labour Force Survey since April 2013. KAS has been supported from the World Bank and DFID to conduct the LFS in 2012, the first one after the LFS survey conducted in 2009 – the gap being lack of financial resources. Considering the importance of this survey, KAS has to make more efforts in securing funds from the Kosovo consolidated budget in order to continuously conduct LFS, beyond the UNDPs support in 2013.

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This challenge has been identified in the 2013 semi-annual report. Through the project follow up, and in coordination with other international partners such as World Bank, the KAS has finally allocated own resources

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VII. PARTNERSHIPS The project has worked closely with other donor-funded projects in the area of employment and vocational education and training. During the reference period, the second phase of EU-funded Kosvet 6 project had started. Kosvet 6 project implements similar active employment measures, such as on the job training. EU Kosvet 6 and UNDP’s ALMP project are being implemented in close coordination. As a result, the two projects have jointly committed to implement one activity, namely, the harmonization of the Operational Guidelines to implement almp’s (on the job training, wage subsidy and internship scheme). The guidelines have been developed by the working group established by the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare to ensure sustainability and ownership. The activity was co-financed between the two projects and the final OGs have been approved by the MLSW. In reference to readmission component, the project is working closely with the EU Twinning project within MIA, “Strengthening Readmission and Sustainable Reintegration in Kosovo”. This is an EU funded project managed by the EU Office in Kosovo and delivered by the Government of the Republic of Austria in cooperation with the Kosovo authorities. ALMP project has actively participated and provided input to the “Draft Regulation on Reintegration of Repatriated Persons and of Management of the Reintegration Program” as part of the working group member as well as during the review under the lead of the EU Twinning expert and the Department for Reintegration of Readmitted persons. The revised regulation has been endorsed by MIA. The Ministry of Internal Affairs has drafted and approved the new Strategy and Action Plan for Reintegration of Repatriated Persons. One of the main components of the new EU Twinning, was to support the ministry in this process. At the Ministry’s request and in coordination with the International Expert from the twinning, UNDP provided support to MIA in the drafting process of the new Strategy under the lead of the Department for Reintegration and in close cooperation with the EU Twinning project. Further, in the area of readmission, the project has co-organized activities with OSCE, aiming at boosting dialogue between relevant parties on the readmission topic, as well as aim to better inform the readmitted persons on the training and employment opportunities through PES. The project has been working very closely with the relevant ministries and development partners and donors active in the area of vocational education and training during the development of the Strategy and Action Plan for Professional Practice in enterprises for VET students. Through one to one meetings, workshops organized at central and local level as well as through written comments provided, the project has received input from about 300 relevant persons. The drafting process has been very proactive and consultative throughout the way. Main actors involved in the process are: Ministry of Education, Science and Technology as lead institution, Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, development partners and donors such as GIZ, DANIDA, Kulturkontakt Austria, EC, Swiss contact, Lux development, SDC Eye project, World Bank etc; private and public sector enterprises, relevant municipal authorities, students, parents etc. The project is part of the VET sub-sector working groups and has coordinated activities to make efforts and avoid overlapping of activities. Support in development of systems and strategic documents of partner Ministries has been done in a participatory approach. For each activity, working groups were established involving partners from institutions, representatives of employers and international organisations. All members of the working groups have contributed through participation and discussion in the workshops organized as well as by providing inputs and comments towards finalization of documents. In-house, the project has supported the adaptation of the active employment measures to support disadvantaged women under the UNKT Joint Programme against Domestic Violence in Kosovo. Relevant programme colleagues were also introduced to the local partners to establish cooperation in implementing this component of their programme. ALMP has also contributed to the development and implementation of the employment components of the project Sustainable Land Use Management and Conservation of Biodiversity in Dragash Municipality and the project ‘Building a better future for citizens of Fushe Kosovo and Obiliq”.

to continue conducting the labour force survey in 2014 and beyond. However, both UNDP and the World Bank will continue to provide technical assistance to KAS to ensure the data is properly processed and analysed.

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New partnership is emerging between UNDPs ALMP Project and the SDC Enhancing Youth Employment project. As a result of several meetings, the projects have agreed to a common annual work plan, and have established a cost-sharing agreement, in specific joint activities.

Stakeholder Strengthened

Unchanged

If strengthened, please explain in which way

Government √

Donors √ Niches identified and discussions with potential donors initiated; cooperation expanded with OSCE and EU (joint initiatives undertaken)

Civil society: Academia Unions Religious organization NGO/CBOs

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Private sector √

Number of private companies partnering with the project has increased. Chamber of commerce and alliance of Kosovo businesses along with private company owners participated in the working groups organised by the project

UN system √ Input and support provided to joint UN implemented projects

Int. organizations √ Number of synergies identified to further enhance cooperation with other intl. agencies

Others

VIII. GENDER MAINSTREAMING

The level of women jobseekers benefiting from the project continues to be at the desirable level, ensuring improvement of their longer-term employment prospects through training and internship at enterprises. The project has introduced instruments to ensure equal participation of young women in the programme. Such instruments entail the introduction of quota at the regional basis linked with the performance of the employment offices to the achievement of such targets. The participation of women has thus increased each year, continuing to stand at 56% participation in training programmes during the reference period. The participation level during the three previous years was: 57% in 2012, 57% in 2011 and 52% in 2010. This increase is attributed to the project’s deliberate efforts to provide equal opportunities to women who are faced with discriminatory practices whilst seeking to find jobs.

In line with the UN Eight Point Agenda 2007 – SC 1325 specifically point 5, “Promote gender equality in disaster risk reduction” and point 6, “Ensure gender-responsive recovery,” ALMP project has ensured that women jobseekers are encouraged to undergo training, enhance their skills and therefore improve their employment prospects. The project has shown that with the right approach young unskilled women in rural and urban areas can be reached and provided with support in skills development and entering the labour market for the first time.

The last conducted External Evaluation Report looking at three years of project implementation 2008- 2010, shows that the employment impact among women participants is at the satisfactory level (40% of the employed at the survey date are young women).

The participation of repatriated women is not at the desired level. During the reporting period, among the repatriated beneficiaries, only 24% are women. This may be partially explained considering that mainly young men are being repatriated in Kosovo. The project has ensured that all the information and data management systems supported not only allow, but require collection of gender disaggregated data. In this way, gender sensitive reporting and policy making is possible and encouraged.

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Annexes Annex 1: Financial Report Jan-Dec 2013, in US Dollars

ACTIVITY 1 - Improve Employment prospects among disadvantaged youth through active employment measures

Donor NOR Fund Account Code Account Description Budget Disbursed Ttl.Expenditures Balance UTL

00187 30000 71400 Contractual Services - Individ $ 31,571.55 $ 31,571.39 $ 31,571.39 $ 0.16 100%

00187 30000 71600 Travel $ 219.00 $ 218.64 $ 218.64 $ 0.36 100%

00187 30000 72100 Active Employment Measures/direct assistance (OJT,IET,Isch)

$ 164,793.00 $ 154,982.61 $ 154,982.61 $ 9,810.39 94%

00187 30000 72300 Materials and Goods $ 81.00 $ 81.35 $ 81.35 $ (0.35) 100%

00187 30000 72400 Communic & Audio Visual Equip $ 2,040.00 $ 1,230.32 $ 1,230.32 $ 809.68 60%

00187 30000 72500 Supplies $ 656.00 $ 655.76 $ 655.76 $ 0.24 100%

00187 30000 72700 Hospitality/Catering $ 169.00 $ 169.29 $ 169.29 $ (0.29) 100%

00187 30000 73100 Rental & Maintenance-Premises $ 14,364.00 $ 14,323.74 $ 14,323.74 $ 40.26 100%

00187 30000 73400 Rental & Maint of Other Equip $ 1,475.00 $ 1,474.74 $ 1,474.74 $ 0.26 100%

00187 30000 74200 Audio Visual&Print Prod Costs $ 2,096.00 $ 2,096.22 $ 2,096.22 $ (0.22) 100%

00187 30000 74500 Miscellaneous Expenses $ 6,431.00 $ 6,431.13 $ 6,431.13 $ (0.13) 100%

00187 30000 75000 General Menagement Support UNDP $ 14,926.00 $ 14,926.46 $ 14,926.46 $ (0.46) 100%

TOTAL ACTIVITY 1 $ 238,821.55 $ 228,161.65

$ 228,161.65

$ 10,659.90 96%

ACTIVITY 2 - Enhance practical skills of VET students through apprenticeships to ease the school to work transition


00187 30000 71400 Contractual Services - Individ $ 29,702.00 $ 29,702.16 $ 29,702.16 $ (0.16) 100%

00187 30000 71600 Travel $ 437.29 $ 218.65 $ 218.65 $ 218.64 50%

00187 30000 72100 Apprenticeship for VET students $ 924.00 $ 923.66 $ 923.66 $ 0.34 100%


00187 30000 72400 Communic & Audio Visual Equip $ 1,821.71 $ 1,230.37 $ 1,230.37 $ 591.34 68%

00187 30000 72500 Supplies $ 649.00 $ 648.66 $ 648.66 $ 0.34 100%

00187 30000 72700 Hospitality/Catering $ 13.00 $ 13.26 $ 13.26 $ (0.26) 102%

00187 30000 73100 Rental & Maintenance-Premises $ 14,746.45 $ 14,323.60 $ 14,323.60 $ 422.85 97%

00187 30000 73400 Rental & Maint of Other Equip $ 1,463.00 $ 1,462.51 $ 1,462.51 $ 0.49 100%

00187 30000 74200 Audio Visual&Print Prod Costs $ 2,089.00 $ 2,088.93 $ 2,088.93 $ 0.07 100%

00187 30000 74500 Miscellaneous Expenses $ 3,411.00 $ 2,917.60 $ 2,917.60 $ 493.40 86%

00187 30000 75000 General Management Support UNDP $ 5,646.00 $ 3,763.09 $ 3,763.09 $ 1,882.91 67%

TOTAL ACTIVITY 2 $ 61,131.45 $ 57,521.54 $ 57,521.54 $ 3,609.91 94%

ACTIVITY 3 - Provide TA to the MLSW and other relevant line ministries to implement the Employment Strategy


00187 30000 71200 International Consultants $ 17,411.00 $ 17,411.00 $ 17,411.00 $ - 100%

00187 30000 71300 Local Consultants $ 8,871.00 $ 8,870.72 $ 8,870.72 $ 0.28 100%

00187 30000 72100 Training/Workshops $ 4,696.00 $ 4,695.75 $ 4,695.75 $ 0.25 100%

00187 30000 72700 Hospitality/Catering $ 380.00 $ 379.92 $ 379.92 $ 0.08 100%

00187 30000 72800 Information Technology equipment $ 40,911.00 $ 40,789.64 $ 40,789.64 $ 121.36 100%

00187 30000 74200 Audio Visual&Print Prod Costs $ 4,241.00 $ 4,268.02 $ 4,268.02 $ (27.02) 101%

00187 30000 74500 Miscellaneous Expenses $ 2,809.00 $ 1,512.00 $ 1,512.00 $ 1,297.00 54%

00187 30000 75000 General Menagement Support UNDP $ 6,018.00 $ 5,454.91 $ 5,454.91 $ 563.09 91%

TOTAL ACTIVITY 3 $ 85,337.00 $ 83,381.96 $ 83,381.96 $ 1,955.04 98%

Realized Loss $ 220.68 $ 220.68 $ (220.68)

Realized Gain $ (112.35) $ (112.35) $ 112.35

Total NOR Budget $ 385,290.00 $ 369,173.48 $ 369,173.48 $ 16,116.52 96%

Donor UNDP Fund Account Code Account Description

Budget Disbursed Ttl.Expenditures Balance UTL

00012 11888 71300 Local Consultants $ 5,000.00 $ - $ - $ 5,000.00 0%

00012 11888 71400 Contractual Services - Individ $ 8,690.00 $ 8,410.42 $ 8,410.42 $ 279.58 97%

00012 11888 71600 Travel $ 510.00 $ 510.00 $ 510.00 $ - 100%

00012 11888 72100 Contractual services company $ 79,470.00 $ 27,736.65 $ 27,736.65 $ 51,733.35 35%

00012 11888 72200 Equipment and Furniture $ 300.00 $ 282.25 $ 282.25 $ 17.75 94%

00012 11888 72300 Materials and Goods $ 1,000.00 $ 27.07 $ 27.07 $ 972.93 3%

00012 11888 72400 Communic & Audio Visual Equip $ 1,000.00 $ 413.79 $ 413.79 $ 586.21 41%

00012 11888 72500 Supplies $ 600.00 $ 522.09 $ 522.09 $ 77.91 87%

00012 11888 72700 Hospitality/Catering $ 500.00 $ 27.03 $ 27.03 $ 472.97 5%

00012 11888 72800 Information Technology equipment $ 491.00 $ 491.00 $ 491.00 $ - 100%

00012 11888 73100 Rental & Maintenance-Premises $ 5,500.00 $ 3,351.81 $ 3,351.81 $ 2,148.19 61%

00012 11888 73400 Rental & Maint of Other Equip $ 300.00 $ 243.53 $ 243.53 $ 56.47 81%

00012 11888 74200 Audio Visual & Print Prod Costs $ 1,294.00 $ 1,294.06 $ 1,294.06 $ (0.06) 100%

00012 11888 74500 Miscellaneous Expenses $ 345.00 $ 345.27 $ 345.27 $ (0.27) 100%

00012 04000 71400 Contractual Services - Individ $ 35,000.00 $ 35,000.00 $ 35,000.00 $ - 100%

00012 04000 72100 Contractual services company $ 10,787.00 $ 10,787.00 $ 10,787.00 $ - 100%


00012 04000 72400 Communic & Audio Visual Equip $ 98.00 $ 97.58 $ 97.58 $ 0.42 100%

00012 04000 72500 Supplies $ 33.00 $ 33.11 $ 33.11 $ (0.11) 100%

00012 04000 73100 Rental & Maintenance-Premises $ 4,501.00 $ 4,501.14 $ 4,501.14 $ (0.14) 100%

00012 04000 73400 Rental & Maint of Other Equip $ 710.00 $ 709.62 $ 709.62 $ 0.38 100%

00012 04000 74200 Audio Visual & Print Prod Costs $ 479.00 $ 478.97 $ 478.97 $ 0.03 100%

00012 04000 74500 Miscellaneous Expenses $ 240.00 $ - $ - $ 240.00 0%

Realized Loss

$ 10.06 $ 10.06 $ (10.06)

Realized Gain $ (109.72) $ (109.72) $ 109.72

TOTAL UNDP Budget $ 157,000.00 $ 95,314.78 $ 95,314.78 $ 61,685.22 61%

ACTIVITY 4 - Training and employment opportunities to the readmitted persons through implementation of active measures

Donor MIA Account Code Account Description Budget Disbursed Ttl.Expenditures Balance UTL

10284 30071 71600 Travel $ 5,271.00 $ 5,271.00 $ 5,271.00 $ - 100%

10284 30071 72100 Contractual Services-Companies $ 79,254.00 $ 72,588.00 $ 72,588.00 $ 6,666.00 92%

10284 30071 74200 Audio Visual&Print Prod Costs $ 3,000.00 $ 1,818.00 $ 1,818.00 $ 1,182.00 61%

10284 30071 74500 Miscellaneous Expenses $ 5,000.00 $ 2,825.00 $ 2,825.00 $ 2,175.00 57%

10284 30071 75100 Facilities & Administration $ 2,475.00 $ 2,475.00 $ 2,475.00 $ - 100%

Realized Loss $ 43.64 $ 43.64 $ (43.64)

Realized Gain $ (18.92) $ (18.92) $ 18.92

TOTAL MIA Budget $ 95,000.00 $ 85,001.72 $ 85,001.72 $ 9,998.28 89%

TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET (NOR,UNDP& MIA) $ 637,290.00 $ 549,489.98 $ 549,489.98 $ 87,800.02 86%

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DONORS

Available Cash in 2013 (a)

Programmed Funds in 2013 (b)

Total Expenditures in 2013 ( c)

Balance in 2013 (b-c)

Available Cash in 2014 (a-c)

NORWEGIAN GOVERNMENT (00187) $ 405,332.63 $ 385,290.00 $ 369,173.48 $ 16,116.52 $ 36,159.15

Ministry of Internal Affairs (10284) $ 414,616.47 $ 95,000.00 $ 85,001.38 $ 9,998.62 $ 329,615.09

UNDP (00012) $ 157,000.00 $ 157,000.00 $ 95,314.78 $ 61,685.22 $ 61,685.22

TOTALS $ 976,949.10 $ 637,290.00 $ 549,489.64 $ 87,800.36 $ 427,459.46

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Annex 2: Annual Work Plan 2014 2014 Annual Work Plan – ACTIVE LABOUR MARKET PROGRAMME FOR YOUTH

Related CP outcome: By 2015, vulnerable women and men (returnees, IDPs, minority groups, youth, people with disabilities) have more economic and livelihood opportunities, and benefit from better public and social services

Output.1.: Strengthened capacities of labour market institutions and enhanced employment opportunities among young women and men

Baseline, indicators including annual targets

PLANNED ACTIVITIES TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE

PARTY PLANNED BUDGET

List activity results and associated actions Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

Funding Source

Budget Description Amount (USD)

Activity I:_(activity description)

MLSW/MIA/

Municipalities/ UNDP

UNDP Project team $ 16,000.00 Indicator: Number of young men and

women jobseekers enrolled through active employment measures

Activity I: Strengthen Employability and Job Creation among young women and men through active employment measures

UNDP Operational expenses

$ 15,000.00

Baseline: Public employment services have limited human and financial resource capacities to sequence active employment measures based on individual needs of jobseekers

Activity Results : -At least 278 readmitted persons are provided with training and employment opportunity - Equal opportunities provided to women and men - Inclusion of miniority communities and people with disabilities at least 30 percent

UNDP Miscellaneous $ 5,000.00

Target (s): MIA Miscellaneous $ 8,000.00

278 readmitted persons have successfully completed training

NOR Miscellaneous $ 1,923.00

At least 80% of beneficiaries are monitored while at enterprises

1.1 Provide Job search assistance and counselling to young women and men jobseekers potential ALMP beneficiaries X X X X MLSW PES (MLSW)

*No cost implications

$ -

At least 50% of beneficiaries are women

1.2. Facilitate non-vocational and vocational skills training for young women and men X X X X MLSW/UNDP NOR *Included in 1.3 $ -

At least 30% of beneficiaires are miniorities and people with disabilities

1.3. Implement various active labour market measures targeting young disadvantaged groups in partnership with private sector and institutions-due to be paid on 2014

X X MLSW/UNDP NOR Employment measures

$ 29,370.00

Gender Marker & Rationale Rating & 8PA & GES (score3) Rationale 8PA: gender responsive post crisis recovery from authorities and private sector GES#3/4/3/10 enhanced national, local capacities of institutions & mechanism to facilitate economic opportunities

1.4. Provide training and employment opportunities to the readmitted persons through implementation of active employment measures

X X X X MLSW/UNDP/ Municipalities

MIA Employment measures

$ 301,953.08

1.5. Publish/develop/prepare/produce promotion material (Documentary)

X MLSW/UNDP/ Municipalities

MIA Audio/Visual Costs $ 10,000.00

1.6. Facilitate Regional Approval Boards X X MLSW/UNDP NOR

*Costs included in staff and Oper.exp

$ -

1.7. Promote ‘quota’ on regional basis to ensure gender equality and inclusion of vulnerable groups

X X UNDP NOR *Costs included in staff and Oper.exp

$ -

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1.8. Constant monitoring of beneficiaries to ensure training attendance and quality assurance

X X UNDP/MLSW NOR *Costs included in staff and Oper.exp

$ -

1.9. Timely process the requests for compensation of beneficiaries


$ -

1.10. Assess the employment impact through project mechanisms (gender lens& inclusive)


$ -

1.11. Organize a round table with relevant actors on the Operations Manual and implementation of ALMPs

X UNDP/MLSW UNDP Workshop/event $ 3,000.00

1.12. Launching/Presentation of the LMIS and EMIS to relevant local and international institutions (gender disaggregated data)

X X X UNDP/MLSW NOR Workshop/event $ 2,138.41

1.13. Support KAS through TA to prepare LFS report 2013 x UNDP/KAS UNDP Consultant $ 22,450.76

1.14 UNDP visibility Fee (1%) x x UNDP NOR Audio. Visual Costs $ 361.59

UNDP

NOR UNDP Management support fee (7%)

$ 2,365.51

MIA

UNDP Management support fee (3%)

$ 9,662.00

TOTAL $ 427,224.35 Gov.Norway $ 36,158.51 MIA $ 329,615.08 UNDP $ 61,450.76

Name: Ylber Pallaska Name: Valbona Bogujevci Submitted by: Officer in Charge ALMP project Cleared by: Inclusive Growth Programme Coordinator Date: Date

Signature: Signature: Name: Brikena Sylejmani Name: Steliana Nedera Screened by Gender Programme Associate Approved by: Deputy Resident Representative Date: Date: Signature: Signature:

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