Call for Experts

As part of our socio-ecological transformation portfolio for 2026, and continuing our work on critical raw materials (CRM) in the Western Balkans, we plan to publish a policy analysis (max. 15 pages) on CRM in Kosovo.

The publication is intended primarily for a political and policy audience in Brussels, Berlin, and Geneva.

We hereby invite interested experts to submit an offer for the preparation of such an analysis

Evaluation Criteria

Offers will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• 40% – Timeline for completion
• 30% – Price
• 30% – Conceptual approach to the analysis

1. Timeline for Completion (40%)

The assignment is expected to be based primarily on desktop research, drawing on publicly available data, policy documents, and relevant stakeholder analysis.

Please note that editing and proofreading will be handled separately. 

2. Price (30%)

The financial offer should reflect the total cost of researching and writing the analysis and must be expressed in EUR (netto amount).

3. Concept of the Analysis (30%)

The analysis should provide a comprehensive and policy-relevant overview of the CRM landscape in Kosovo, including:

• Geographical overview (location and type of CRM deposits and exploration sites)
• Key operators (local and international stakeholders, including ownership structures where relevant)
• Legal and political context, including:
  • Existing legislation governing extraction and concessions
  • Environmental and social safeguards
  • Effectiveness in protecting community rights
• Status of EU acquis transposition and relevance within the EU enlargement process
• Geopolitical relevance for the EU, including potential strategic importance and risks
• Lessons learned from regional cases 
• Recommendations for meaningful cooperation between affected communities and EU institutions in the context of increasing global competition for CRMs

The above elements should be treated as guiding questions rather than strict structural requirements.

The analysis should be concise, analytical, and tailored to an European Union based political readership.

Submission Deadline

Please send your offer by email no later than noon, June 25th, 2026.

Offers should include:

• A short methodological concept (1–2 pages)
• Proposed timeline
• Financial offer (EUR, netto amount)
• Short CV highlighting relevant experience

Please ensure that offers are sent to both emails: selma.sehovic(at)fes.de and rudina.nallbani@fes.de 

We look forward to receiving your proposals.