Key skills and expertise

With 27 years of experience, the expert is proficient in democratisation, rule of law, and human rights, with extensive project experience in Albania and Ukraine. They possess a strong background in field monitoring, project support, and the application of human rights law in conflict situations. Career highlights include establishing a monitoring strategy for civilian movement in Eastern Ukraine and initiating youth connectivity projects. Responsibilities have included leadership roles such as Human Dimension Officer at OSCE, enhancing cooperation with international partners, significantly increasing youth activist participation, and improving cross-border cooperation.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the OSCE and the EU Delegation, focusing on project implementation and capacity building. Their work primarily involved governance, human rights, and democratisation. They contributed to regional and national projects in Albania and Ukraine, including facilitating cross-border cooperation and enhancing civil society engagement. The expert's involvement also included monitoring human rights and election processes, showcasing a strong commitment to international development cooperation in these geographic locations.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including community development, education, gender and human rights, public sector governance, and disaster reduction. Previously held roles such as Human Dimension Officer and Programme Assistant focused on project implementation, capacity building, and human rights monitoring. Their cross-cutting expertise includes linking local communities to international initiatives and enhancing cross-border cooperation. The expert's work spans regional and country-specific scopes, particularly in Albania and Ukraine, where they have addressed governance and cultural dynamics in conflict and post-conflict settings. Significant geographic experience in Albania and Ukraine includes extensive involvement in local governance and regional development issues. In Albania, they have worked on decentralization processes and capacity development, particularly focusing on gender perspectives in local government. Their work in Ukraine includes monitoring and reporting on human rights in conflict zones, providing a deep understanding of cultural dynamics and governance challenges in these regions.

Languages and education

Bringing a robust linguistic capability, the expert is fluent in English and a native speaker of Albanian. They have utilized their language skills extensively in roles involving interpretation and translation tasks, particularly in multilingual team settings and international projects. Their experience includes providing English-Albanian interpretation for EU Delegation meetings and translating election-related materials. Additionally, they have basic proficiency in Russian and Italian, further supporting their work in diverse linguistic environments. The educational background includes a Master's degree in Diplomacy and International Relations from the University in Tirana, Albania, and a degree in Primary Education from the University of Shkodra, Albania. Their earlier education includes studying English Literature and Grammar at the Foreign Languages School in Shkodra, Albania.