Brikena Gjylameti
Philadelphia,Pennsylvania
Summary
Devoted Project Manager with over 8 years of experience in humanitarian industry. Skilled in stakeholder management, team leadership, project methodology optimization and stewardship. Proficient in adjusting project alignment to business objectives and intended value.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
World Vision Albania
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Implemented technical project activities at the program level as per strategic plans
- Managed annual budget and ensured expenditures aligned with cash flow
- Facilitated capacity building of local partners and community-led initiatives to improve child and family well-being
- Designed and supported monitoring and evaluation tools to track project effectiveness
- Managed the Children City project, serving over 5000 children annually.
Project Coordinator
World Vision Albania
12.2015 - 09.2022
- Managed Child Protection and Sponsorship Projects, including capacity building on Child Protection Reporting & Referral Mechanism and Resilience skills
- Conducted 50+ learning events for parents on positive parenting and child rearing
- Networked with partners to strengthen the Child Protection system.
Psychologist
Consorzio Di Cooperative Sociali Meridia Albania
Albania
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Provided psycho-social consultancy for children in conflict with the law.
Child Protection Specialist
Local Municipality
Albania
01.2014 - 11.2015
- Protected and promoted children's rights as per UN Convention
- Case management
- Organized 10+ social activities and awareness campaigns.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
University of Tirana
10.2013
Bachelor Degree - Psychology
University of Tirana
07.2011
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Stewardship
- Team management
- Networking
- Stakeholder Management
- Public Speaking and Event Planning
Certification
- PMP, Project Management Professional, 02/01/2024-02/01/2027, PMI Project Management Institute USA
- PMI-ACP, Agile Certified Practitioner 07/22/2024-07/22/2027, PMI Project Management Institute USA
- Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Albania 02/01/2016-02/01/2020
- Training for Trainers on "Basics of Coaching and Coaching for families", Integrated Psychological Services, Albania
Custom
- Albanian, Native or Bilingual Language
- English, Full Professional Proficiency
- Italian, Professional Working Proficiency
Languages
English
Full Professional
Italian
Professional
Albanian
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Project Manager
World Vision Albania
10.2021 - 10.2022
Project Coordinator
World Vision Albania
12.2015 - 09.2022
Psychologist
Consorzio Di Cooperative Sociali Meridia Albania
01.2014 - 12.2015
Child Protection Specialist
Local Municipality
01.2014 - 11.2015
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
University of Tirana
Bachelor Degree - Psychology
University of Tirana
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