Irena Majko

Experience

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  Romani Baxt Albania

  Mar 2012 - May 2013

  Project Coordinator

  - Supported unskilled Roma women in need of continuing vocational training as a means to enhance their employment opportunities.- Facilitated information sessions for Roma women, focusing on the specific skills required to enter the labor market.- Oversaw and ensured the quality implementation of project components, particularly focusing on administrative aspects.- Produced annual and periodic progress reports for the project components.

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  National Center for Community Services

  Jul 2013 - Feb 2014

  Community Engagement Coordinator

  - Facilitated awareness raising sessions to inform and educate Roma and Egyptian communities about the importance and procedures of benefiting from health and social services.- Supported the coordination of activities for the provision of medical care to Roma and Egyptian communities.- Monitored and reported on project activities and scheduled events on the field.

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  Roma Women Right Center

  Nov 2015 - Aug 2016

  Program Coordinator

  - Guided and supported Roma adults in transitioning to upper secondary education or vocational training fostering personal and educational development.- Oversaw all project components, ensuring seamless execution and streamlining administrative processes for increased efficiency.- Maintained a quality assurance through regular evaluations, ensuring program alignment with objectives and standards.-Produced comprehensive annual and periodic progress reports.

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  European Commission

  Aug 2018 - Aug 2018

  Local Junior Reseacher

  - Traced Roma-led researches published in Albanian and collect data on human rights, Roma minorities, and child protection as well as strategic or action plans in Albania.- Assessed methodologies used, ethical framework, practicalcontribution to the realization of children’s rights, gender sensitivity, and context specificity.

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  Swisscontact

  Jan 2020 - Sept 2022

  Digital and Inclusive Learning Specialist

  - Acted as a key focal point for digitalization initiatives in VET schools and e-learning.- Coordinated the accredited training "Development of digital materials" for 100 VET teachers, utilizing ahighly effective blended learning approach.- Led a collaborative effort with 15 teachers and experts, 1 pedagogical expert, and 5 digitalization teammembers to develop digital materials for 25 subjects in Tourism and Hospitality.- Led CoPs and exchange programs for fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing.- Managed end-to-end publications such as newsletters, guidelines, and best-cases. Show less

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  Praktika.al

  Oct 2022 - now

  - Offered ongoing support to VET schools, implementing blended and inclusive learning through e-learning platforms.- Coordinated training courses of Digital Pedagogy Program for teachers (2 trainings, 1 accredited, 3 trainers, 300 teachers trained).- Managed the end-to-end publication process for project newsletters.- Conceptualized and organized exchange programs and knowledge-sharing events targeting VET teachers.- Led a virtual community of practice with 920 active VET professionals.- Created engaging online short courses using instructional design principles for effective knowledge transfer. Show less

  • Capacity Building and Knowledge Management Coordinator

    Jun 2024 - now

  • Digital Learning Expert

    Oct 2022 - Jun 2024