Shkelzen Sokol Nuza

Experience

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  National Council for Research

  Mar 2006 - Oct 2010

  General strategic issues related to research, scholarship, teaching and universitycourses, including:a. criteria for admission of students;b. appointment of teachers (academic staff);c. policies and procedures for evaluating and holding of examinations to ascertain theacademic work of students;d. curriculum content;e. providing lifelong learning;f. academic standards and the validation and review of courses;g. quality assurance and evaluation;h. procedure for issuance of qualifications and honorary academic titles;i. procedure for dismissal of students for academic or other reasons;Develop strategies for academic activities at the university and the necessary tools tosupport them as well as providing advice to the Rector and Board;Development of policy for the protection of intellectual property of the University andits commercial exploitation;To approve the Statute of the University, after having consulted with the Board;To elect the members of the Steering Committee appointed by the University;To propose a list of five candidates for the post of rector, election to the Board;To select the proposals of the councils deans of academic units concerned;To issue decisions on admission and termination of academic units and to proposechanges in their status for approval by the Board;To approve programs of study of academic units; To develop strategies for academicdevelopment of the University; Show less

  • University Senator

    Apr 2008 - Oct 2010

  • Member of Science Council and Academic Policies

    Mar 2006 - Apr 2008
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  USAID/World Learning

  Dec 2008 - Jun 2009

  Computer Trainer, Contractor of the USAID Sponsored Program “Community Service through Extracurricul

  Computer Trainer, Contractor of the USAID Sponsored Program “Community Service through Extracurricul• Teach 40 students in 2 different clubs throughout Kosovo• Manage classroom discipline to ensure that all students are participating in class• Work closely with American Supervisor to learn new strategies and games to maximize the learning environment• Implement new teaching styles to promote learning for every student• Expand upon curriculum given and create tests to monitor student progress• Cooperate with other computer trainers to ensure that they understand the curriculum and give advice and direction when necessary Show less

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  UKITES BY PBC

  Jun 2009 - Oct 2009

  IT Project Manager

  ▪ Control of administrators on the reports of projects throughout Kosovo, including: ▪Prepare designs, designs technical specification of the solution▪ Project preparation for the administrator▪ Convey the deadline for submission and preparation according to this term▪ Making the idea of the solution, preparation of terms of reference ▪Preparation and delivery of reports;▪ The signing and execution of project;- Ensure development teams have a solid understanding of infrastructure designs andexecute accordingly;- Creating technical documentation;- Manage and maintain appropriate project documentation and handover completedproject paperwork to support desk;- A clear understanding of the client’s business and technology requirements;- Works closely with the client’s technology staff to ensure it understands how tomaintain the technology;- Deliver training presentations to the staff so it understands how to get the full benefitof the technological tools;- Produces periodic reports to the client detailing implementation processes;- Periodically reviews the technology and provides recommendations for systemimprovements;- Able to communicate both in writing and verbally with clients so they can understandthe work that needs to be done;- Excellent time management skills and be able to work independently;- Producing high quality design documentation, possessing excellent written and verbalcommunication skills; Show less

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  Norwegian Embassy

  Dec 2009 - Aug 2011

  Project Coordinator

  -To coordinate the organization of curriculum development groups to general subjects andprofessional ones;- Coordinate and support the curriculum development groups at their work;-To report to the MEST, UK, NCVET, TLO and Norwegian Embassy on weekly basis about theprogress;- Ensuring that individual curriculum presented in the official final form with the instructionsfrom MEST;-Coordinate the development of whole lists of equipments for individual vocational subjectsto be provided for both CC;-Develop close communication withthe University of Pristina, Faculty of Education /Pedagogy and the Norwegian Institute, Akershus University College (Akershus UniversityCollege), Department for the training of VET teachers; Show less

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  Faculty of Technical Applied Sciences

  Oct 2010 - Sept 2011

  Teaching Assitant

  Group courses in department of Informatics Engineering

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  Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport

  Oct 2011 - Dec 2023

  Head of Division of Information Technology

  - Responsible for reviewing a company's computer systems, documenting any changes made,and making recommendations for improvements;- Experience of implementing new IT solutions or upgrades (Hardware & Software) with aninterest in professional development and learning new releases;- Supporting the development of roadmaps, transformational plans and implementationplans;- Supporting clients through the service transition and IT operating model transformationprocess;- Working with management on the design and overall organization of a company's computersystem, consultants may provide technical support to workers;- Plans, designs and manages information technology work in the ministry.- Administers the Ministry's central database,- Administer the ministry attendance software,- Administers the Ministry's website,- Supervises the local network within the Ministry,- Implement and support the technological infrastructure and gives technical solution inthe ministry,- Regularly contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques andstandards,- Administer with electronic mail, the introduction of computers in the governmentdomain, LAN network, antivirus, Spam Gateway, the operating system to all users ofthe ministry,- Assists the functioning of all information technology devices within the ministry to the pointwhere the network connects government,- Assist in updating the management system in accordance with policy decision andinformation technology standards of the MPA designs,- Plans and maintains applications that operate mainly in the Windows Server family; Show less

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  Başarsoft

  Jun 2014 - Dec 2020

  Business Development Specialist

  -In charge of analyzing business processes and identifying opportunities to generate additional revenue. -Assess potential clients and provide development support, as well as act as a facilitator between executives and external contracting sources. -Process large amounts of company data to make predictions and create detailed reports. -Quantifies business intelligence with economic models to evaluate new opportunities; presents findings clearly and makes recommendations for action.- Assists with core business development activities, such as generating pitch decks and communicating with clients and competitors to better understand business trends.- Develops business ideas towards improving sales record of the establishment.- Evaluate the business expansion needs and start-up for the company, especially when there is push into new business environments.- Collect accurate data from ratio analysis, trends, cash flows, income statements and balance sheets based on the suggestions proffered by clients- Relate with clients for service delivery in line with company’s terms and conditions- Make recommendations to management regarding necessary changes to company policies that can affect how clients accept company products- Teach and coordinate groups involved in technical assistance education- Work together with customers and members of staff of the organization in promoting company’s values and ethics.- Get involved in all projects of the organization for the accomplishment of company’s strategies and goals.- Get involved in meetings involving business technical team of the organization.- Make prompt report to management regarding customers’ response to company’s products.- Develops and executes a strategy for discovering and securing new business opportunities either locally, regionally, or nationally.- Develops negotiation strategies by evaluating risks and potentials.-Assesses potential third part clients in terms of income potential and mission fit. Show less

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  University Kadri Zeka

  Oct 2019 - Jun 2020

  Teaching Assistant

  Courses:- Virtual systems;- Principles of information systems;- Digital archiving and information systems;- Security from cybercrime;- Database for E-Government;- Programming and E-Government;- Information System Management;- Cloud developments;Due to the pandemia since March 2020, classes are organized online by using a platformof the University, where are registered the classes, students, professors and all theprocess is performed there.

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  GIZ Kosovo

  Jul 2022 - Mar 2024

  - Development of Training Tools: You will be responsible for developing effective and innovative training tools to enhance educators' digital competence. This includes identifying training needs, designing curricula, creating instructional materials, and developing training modules.- Relevant ToT Tools: You will build appropriate Training of Trainers (ToT) tools that will aid in preparing trainers to deliver training on digital competence. This includes developing materials for trainers, effective teaching methodologies, and performance assessment tools for trainers.- Preparation of Assessment Instruments: You will create assessment instruments to evaluate educators' digital competence. This involves designing tests, surveys, questionnaires, and other assessment tools that will help measure the level of educators' digital skills.- Researching Innovative Methods: You will stay abreast of all the latest developments in the field of information and communication technology and seek innovative methods to improve training and assessment of educators' digital competence.- Training Coordination: You will coordinate and lead training sessions for educators, ensuring that all trainers have access to updated and effective training materials.- Technical Support: You will provide technical support to educators, assisting them in utilizing information and communication technology tools in their teaching and learning practices.- Monitoring and Evaluation: You will monitor educators' progress in developing their digital competence and provide periodic evaluation.- Strategic Consulting: You will consult educational organizations in developing strategies and policies for enhancing educators' digital competence.- Collaboration with Experts: You will collaborate with other experts in the fields of education and information technology to ensure that digital competence development programs and tools are well-informed and aligned with best practices. Show less The Peer Review Curriculum Consultant is responsible for reviewing, evaluating and enhancing the curriculum developed by the expert for various subjects in pre-university system in Kosovo, to ensure alignment with the learning outcomes and standards set by the Ministry of Education.Key Responsibilities:Conduct a thorough review of the curriculum and instructional materials, assessing their alignment with learning outcomes and standards.Work with key expert to develop the curriculum to identify areas for improvement in the curriculum and develop solutions.Provide feedback and recommendations for improving the overall quality of the curriculum and instructional materials.Assist in the development of rubrics and assessments that align with the curriculum and learning outcomes. Show less The main tasks of this consultancy are as follows:● Initial evaluation/ assessment of the EU official framework documents for digitalcompetencies (e.g. Digital Education Action Plan 2021-2027)● Adaptation of these documents in the Kosovar context taking into account the legaldocuments in force (such as Kosovo Curriculum etc.);● Provision of a practical guide on the implementation of these framework documents includingthe categorization of different levels of competencies for each specific category;● Providing examples (success stories) from regional and European countries on similarmodels which might be feasible in the case of Kosovo;● Providing recommendations which could serve best to the needs of the education system inKosovo based on their capacities and experience; Show less

  • Consultant for ToT and Assessment instruments tools development for educators’ digital competencies

    Apr 2023 - Mar 2024

  • Consultant for Curriculum Peer Review

    Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

  • Local Digitalization Expert

    Jul 2022 - Dec 2022
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  National Qualification Authority

  Sept 2022 - now

  External Expert at National Qualification Authority

  • Accreditation of Institutions that offer qualifications in Kosovo;• Validation and Approval of National Qualifications;• Verification of profession standards;• Accreditation for the implementation of recognition of prior learning as well as for quality assurance;• Provide expert advice and guidance to the National Qualification Authority on the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies, procedures, and practices related to the national qualification system.• Contribute to the development of national qualifications frameworks, standards, and other related instruments in line with international best practices and the needs of the Kosovo labor market.• Develop and review assessment and recognition processes and procedures for qualifications, ensuring that they are consistent with national and international standards and best practices.• Monitor and evaluate the quality, validity, and reliability of the national qualification system, identifying areas for improvement and recommending appropriate actions.• Support the capacity building of National Qualification Authority staff, training them on the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies, procedures, and practices related to the national qualification system.• Liaise with relevant stakeholders, including employers, training providers, and other government agencies, to ensure that the national qualification system meets their needs and is responsive to changes in the labor market. Show less

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  Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports

  Dec 2022 - Jun 2023

  Acting Director of Department for Finance and General Services

  The Department of Finance and General Services shall have the following duties and responsibilities:1.1. Manages and maintains information about the human resources of the ministry, assists the management in internal organization, provides administrative support, translation, logistics, and information technology services;1.2. Ensures the implementation of procedures for the selection and recruitment of qualified personnel, inaccordance with the applicable law;1.3. Coordinates the preparation, implementation, reporting and evaluation of the budget of the ministry;1.4. Coordinates the implementation on time of the ministry’s financial obligations;1.5. Maintains IT equipment and provides IT services;1.6. Manages the archive system and internal documents of the Ministry;1.7. Provides logistical services for the Ministry Show less

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  SSN GROUP

  Jan 2023 - now

  Founder&CEO

  The Activity of the Company is:• Research, Experimental Applications in Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technology• Telecommunications• Providing Advice on Computing Equipment (Hardware)• Consultancy and Provision of Software Equipment• Architectural and Engineering Activities and Related Consultancy• Activities Auxiliary to Government in General• Other Activities Related to Computing Machines• Consulting Related to Business and Administration• Data Processing• Technical Checks and Analysis Show less

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  Public Procurement Regulatory Commission

  Jan 2024 - now

  Director of Department of the Electronic Procurement System (E-Procurement)

  - Supports and provides advice to the top administrative leader of the institution on the policies and objectives of the institution in the area of responsibility of the department; - Identifies needs for developing policies and objectives of the institution and makes recommendations within the responsibilities of the department;- Directs and oversees all activities of the department and ensures its efficient functioning; - Is responsible for setting objectives and planning the activities of the department and resolving professional problems of importance to the department;- Analyzes requirements regarding the functioning of the platform together with division leaders and recommends for approval any request for modification, repair and update of modules and functionalities of the electronic procurement system;- Develops and coordinates the policies of Electronic Procurement System Administration with other government institutions; - Monitors and prepares regular periodic reports on the functioning, operation and performance of the electronic procurement system; Show less