Irena Majko

Irena Majko

Project Coordinator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Capacity Building and Knowledge Management Coordinator

  • Education

    • Universiteti Barleti

      2011 - 2014
      Bachelor's degree PSYCHOLOGY
    • Central European University

      2014 - 2015
      Roma English Language Program
    • Central European University

      2017 - 2019
      Master of Arts - MA Gender Studies With Merit
    • Central European University

      2016 - 2017
      Roma Graduate Preparation Program
  • Experience

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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

    • 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
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Human Rights and Minority Rights Academy

      Albanian Human Rights Group
      Jul 2015
    • Developing digital educational content

      LerNetz AG
      Jul 2020
    • Roma Rights Summer School

      European Roma Rights Centre (ERRC)
      Aug 2022
    • Global History Dialogues

      Princeton University
      Jul 2022
    • Critical Cultural Studies

      NYI Global Institute of Cultural, Cognitive, and Linguistic studies
      Jan 2023
    • Blended Learning Essentials: Getting Started

      University of Leeds
      May 2021
  • Volunteer Experience

    • European Voluntary Service

      Issued by Zavod Manipura, Mlaka, Begunje na Gorenjskem (Slovenia) on Aug 2015
      Zavod Manipura, Mlaka, Begunje na Gorenjskem (Slovenia)Associated with Irena Majko
    • Intern at The National Preventive Mechanism against Torture and Other Cruel Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

      Issued by Albanian Ombudsman on May 2013
      Albanian OmbudsmanAssociated with Irena Majko
    • Intern at Monitoring and Providing Health Services to the Roma Community

      Issued by National Center for Community Services on Sept 2012
      National Center for Community ServicesAssociated with Irena Majko