Key Skills and Expertise
With over six years of experience, I specialize in donor partnerships and project development, with a strong focus on emergency response, livelihoods, and protection across the MENA region. I have successfully managed and submitted proposals, securing projects worth over $5 million. My work has included leading the design of new interventions, developing logical frameworks, and cultivating long-term donor relationships. Strong skills in proposal writing, analysis, and strategic planning have contributed to consistent growth in partnerships and revenue generation.

Project Experience and Donor Exposure
I have worked on diverse projects in collaboration with major international donors, including the EU, FCDO, USAID, UN Women, UNHCR, GIZ, ILO, and EBRD. My responsibilities have ranged from proposal design and technical assistance to managing complex submission processes. I have secured multi-million-dollar funding for projects in emergency response, livelihoods, and protection across Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, and Turkey, ensuring alignment with donor priorities and regional needs.

Sectors and Geographic Focus
My professional background spans civil society, NGOs, humanitarian aid, labor market development, migration, fundraising, and research. Previous positions include Development Coordinator, Business Development Coordinator, and Research Consultant, with responsibilities covering project development, donor engagement, proposal management, and strategic fundraising. I have extensive field and regional experience across MENA and parts of Europe, including Armenia, Estonia, Georgia, Iraq, Jordan, Kosovo, Lebanon, Palestine/West Bank & Gaza, Syria, and Turkey. This work has provided me with a comprehensive understanding of humanitarian and development challenges, local governance systems, and cultural dynamics in fragile and crisis-affected contexts.

Languages and Education
I am professionally proficient in English and Albanian, with conversational knowledge of German and Arabic, which I have used effectively in multicultural and multilingual teams. I hold a Master of Arts in Diplomacy & International Relations (High Distinction) from Vytautas Magnus University, Lithuania, and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the University of Warsaw, Poland. My academic background also includes funded Erasmus scholarships at the University of Erfurt and the European University of Viadrina in Germany, as well as Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn.