Manjola Martiri
@manjolamartiri
Senior administration and procurement leader with 15+ years managing donor-funded programs.
What I'm looking for
I am a senior administrative professional with over 15 years' experience managing procurement, contracts, HR, administration, and finance for USAID and other international donor-funded programs. I have led complex international and national tenders, managed vendor and contract lifecycles, and ensured strict donor and local compliance while optimizing administrative systems and internal controls.
My achievements include leading procurement and contract management for multi-donor projects, updating and implementing country operational manuals, and strengthening HR, payroll, and financial reporting systems to improve transparency and operational efficiency. I bring a pragmatic, compliance-focused approach and a track record of improving processes to deliver project impact.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Administration
Swisscontact
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 9 months)
Lead procurement, contract management, HR support and administrative systems across multi-donor projects, ensuring donor and organizational compliance and updating the Country Operational Manual to improve operational effectiveness.
Senior Administrative Officer
Swisscontact
Jan 2017 - Jan 2021 (4 years)
Oversaw procurement, contract preparation, vendor relationships and administrative systems, maintaining compliance and record systems to support project delivery.
Finance & Administration Manager
University Research Co. (URC)
Jan 2017 - Dec 2017 (11 months)
Managed procurement and financial procedures in line with USAID regulations, oversaw contracts, compliance, HR files and donor reporting to ensure fiscal and operational accountability.
Association Program Coordinator
International Virtual e-Hospital
Jan 2010 - Dec 2016 (6 years 11 months)
Managed procurement, financial procedures and contracts under USAID rules, maintained administrative systems and contributed to project implementation reports to document progress and compliance.
Finance & Administration Specialist
USAID Pro Shëndetit / URC
Jan 2008 - Dec 2009 (1 year 11 months)
Supported procurement, contract administration, HR and donor financial reporting to maintain compliance and accurate project financial records.
Assistant to Secretary General
Ministry of Health
Jan 2004 - Dec 2008 (4 years 11 months)
Provided administrative support to the Secretary General, managing correspondence, records and coordination to support ministry operations.
Finance Specialist & Sales
Alba-Road Shpk
Jan 2001 - Dec 2004 (3 years 11 months)
Handled finance and sales functions, including bookkeeping, invoicing and client relations to support business operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ISSAT Institute
Master of Professional Studies, Health Management
Completed a Master of Professional Studies in Health Management (EQF 7) focusing on health systems and management practices.
University of Tirana
Postgraduate Diploma, Banking and Finance
Completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Banking and Finance (EQF 7) covering financial systems, banking principles, and regulatory frameworks.
University of Tirana
Bachelor's Degree, Economics, Marketing
Earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics with a focus on Marketing (EQF 6), covering economic theory and marketing principles.
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