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Qendresa Krasniqi

@qendresakrasniqi

Gender and Social Inclusion Coordinator at Caritas Switzerland, embedding gender analysis in rural development and shaping Kosovo policy recommendations.

Kosovo

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At Caritas Switzerland, I coordinate the gender equality and social inclusion component of EREA, a rural economic development programme across 12 municipalities and three agricultural sectors. I embed gender analysis across programme design, implementation, monitoring and learning, and use research and programme evidence to recommend improvements.

I coordinate applied research and national and international experts, review technical deliverables, and contribute to reports and policy inputs. My work included drafting CACH’s input on gender equality priorities for consideration in the European Commission’s Kosovo Report, and leading CACH’s internal coordination and technical writing for the SDC WINGS tender.

At UNDP, I conducted research and data analysis on social protection programmes and led the drafting group for the Operational Manual of the Social Assistance Reform Pilot. I hold a Master’s degree in European Studies and an ITCILO certification in gender equality at work.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Gender and Social Inclusion Coordinator

Current

Caritas Switzerland

Nov 2022 - Present (4 years)

Coordinated gender equality and social inclusion components of a rural economic development programme across 12 municipalities, embedding gender analysis in design, implementation, and monitoring. Led applied research, coordinated experts, and contributed to policy inputs and donor reporting.

Gender Mainstreaming Applied Research Qualitative Analysis Quantitative Analysis Stakeholder Engagement Policy Analysis Project Coordination Monitoring and Evaluation Report Writing Proposal Development

Junior Expert for Data Entry and Analysis

United Nations Development Programme

Aug 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 4 months)

Conducted policy research and data analysis on social protection programmes, coordinated implementation of health insurance and humanitarian assistance projects, and contributed to reports and policy documents.

Policy Research Data Analysis Social Protection Project Coordination Report Writing Stakeholder Engagement

Notary and Administrative Assistant

Notary Office Sevdije S. Krasniqi

Nov 2019 - Aug 2020 (9 months)

Drafted and processed legal documents, coordinated inheritance procedures, and managed client files with discretion and attention to detail.

Legal Documentation Client Management Administrative Support Attention To Detail

Intern, Culture and Diversity Cluster

European Centre for Minority Issues

Mar 2018 - May 2018 (2 months)

Supported research and project reporting on minority issues and assisted with administration and applicant selection for a summer school.

Research Support Project Reporting Administrative Support

Project Assistant / Junior Researcher

Democracy for Development

Nov 2015 - Sep 2016 (10 months)

Supported governance and public-interest programmes through research, stakeholder outreach, and activity coordination, including a youth peer-to-peer initiative.

Research Stakeholder Outreach Event Coordination Project Support

Intern, Consular Section

Embassy of the Republic of Albania

Aug 2014 - Oct 2014 (2 months)

Assisted with consular activities and day-to-day operations of the consular section.

Consular Assistance Administrative Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

International Training Centre of the ILO (ITCILO)

ToT Certification for Gender Equality at Work, Gender Equality

Completed a 60-hour ToT Certification for Gender Equality at Work.

Springfield Centre

Making Market Systems Work (MSD) Training Programme, Market Systems Development

Completed the Making Market Systems Work (MSD) Training Programme.

Kosovo Institute for Public Administration

Scientific Research and Data Analysis with SPSS, Data Analysis

Completed training in Scientific Research and Data Analysis with SPSS.

Europa-Universität Flensburg

Master of Arts, European Studies

Master of Arts in European Studies. Thesis on EU civilian missions in post-conflict countries, focusing on EULEX Kosovo and EUPM Bosnia and Herzegovina.