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Burim AHMETAJ

@burimahmetaj1

Election executive at the Central Election Commission who managed election operations and developed the CEC strategy for 2023–2026.

Kosovo

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At the Central Election Commission (CEC), I managed the Secretariat and overall operations from 2020 to 2024, serving as the primary communication point between the CEC board and Secretariat. I developed and implemented the CEC strategy for 2023–2026 and managed election processes.

Before that, I managed the Count and Results Centre at KQZ (CEC), overseeing election materials from receipt through final results. I planned staffing and operations, managed a team of 650 to 700 staff, and oversaw result tabulation, audits, recounts, and publication.

Since September 2024, I have worked as a Senior Training Officer at the Central Election Commission (CEC), developing and delivering training for election staff and supporting election operations. I also teach German at “Zas-Trade School” and previously advised UNDP on decentralized results and tally operations in Sierra Leone.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Professor of German Language

Current

Zas-Trade School

Nov 2024 - Present (2 years)

Taught German language at various levels, developed lesson plans, utilized modern teaching methods, and assessed student progress. Organized extracurricular activities and provided individual support to students.

German Language Teaching Lesson Planning Student Assessment Communication Skills

Current

Senior Training Officer

Current

Central Election Commission (CEC)

Sep 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Planned, developed, and implemented training programs for electoral administration for the Kosovo Assembly elections. Prepared and delivered training modules for election commissioners, technology operators, observers, and support staff, and provided continuous support during all election phases.

Training program development Curriculum Design Electoral Procedures Interactive Methodologies Evaluation Staff Management

Chief Executive Officer of Central Election Commission Secretariat

Central Election Commission (CEC)

Sep 2020 - Sep 2024 (4 years)

Led the Secretariat and managed overall operations, including election processes, projects, budgets, and human resources. Developed and implemented annual work plans, the CEC strategy for 2023-2026, and coordinated inter-departmental collaboration.

Leadership Strategic Planning Budget Management Human Resources Stakeholder Engagement Digitalization Project Management

Count and Results Centre Manager

Central Election Commission (CEC)

Dec 2008 - Sep 2020 (11 years 9 months)

Managed electoral processes in the Counting and Results Centre, including receiving election material, quality control, tabulation, and reporting. Oversaw a team of 650-700 staff and managed budget, human resources, and operational planning.

Election Management Project Management Team Leadership Budget Planning Data Tabulation Quality Control Reporting

Decentralized Results and Tally Advisor

UNDP

Oct 2012 - Dec 2012 (2 months)

Provided support and advice to the NEC Sierra Leone on decentralized results and tally operations, including drafting procedures, developing training modules, and conducting needs and risk assessments.

Electoral Support Training and Development Risk Assessment Data Security Partnerships

Warehouse Manager

Central Election Commission (CEC)

Oct 2007 - Dec 2007 (2 months)

Managed, packed, prepared, and distributed election materials across Kosovo, implementing delivery plans for sensitive and non-sensitive materials in cooperation with OSCE.

Logistics Material Management Distribution Coordination

Data verification Clerk

OSCE Mission in Kosovo

Jul 2002 - Sep 2002 (2 months)

Entered data into databases and verified By-Mail during elections in Kosovo at the Count and Results Centre.

Data Entry Verification Database Management

Data Entry Clerk

OSCE Mission in Kosovo

Oct 2004 - Present (22 years 1 month)

Entered data into databases and performed verification during elections in Kosovo at the Count and Results Centre.

Data Entry Verification Database Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Prishtina

Master of Laws (LLM), Constitutional and Administrative Law

2024 - 2025

Pursued a Master of Laws (LLM) in Constitutional and Administrative Law at the University of Prishtina, Faculty of Law.

University of Prishtina

Bachelor of Justice, Justice

2002 - 2007

Earned a Bachelor of Justice from the University of Prishtina, Faculty of Law.

University of Prishtina

Diploma, German Language and Literature

1996 - 2006

Studied German Language, English Literature, Cultural Studies, and Comparative Literature, completing a thesis in Theory and History of Literary Genres.