Mr. Arben Osmani - Project Manager

Arben has over 15 years of experience in the field of human rights and project management. His extensive project portfolios include evidenced-based skills in managing large and complex projects in education, asset consultancy and trainings. He began his career in 2005 as an Assistant Project Manager and since then it has evolved into higher positions, including Project Coordinator and currently Project Manager.

In his role as Project Manager at ECMI Kosovo, Arben ensures a teamwork environment and a designed strategy based on a high professional performance and ethics. His strong communication skills enhance ECMI Kosovo process-driven beliefs and network throughout all Kosovo. As an expert of long-standing experience, he also engages in external activities of consultancy in matter of governance development.

Arben graduated in Pristina University, with a Degree Programme in English Language, Literature and Translation.

Other Team Members

Mr. Adrian Zeqiri – Executive Director Under Mr Zeqiri’s leadership, ECMI Kosovo has profiled itself as the principal organisation on community issues in Kosovo. Mr Zeqiri took over ECMI Kosovo’s management in 2006. During Kosovo’s status

Mr. Aleksandar Arsić – Coordinator of ECMI Kosovo office in Mitrovica North Mr. Aleksandar Arsić joined ECMI in March 2016. He is currently engaged as Project Associate in the ECMI Kosovo Office in Mitrovica and Prishtina, Kosovo. He was also involved as Researcher of the

Ms. Jeta IB Bakija – Project Manager Ms. Jeta Bakija joined ECMI Kosovo in 2010. Currently, Ms. Bakija is managing a four (4) years project “Equal Rights for All Coalition”

Mrs. Renata Nikolla – Project Manager Mrs Renata Nikolla joined ECMI Kosovo in July 2013, as a Project Assistant by supporting the implementation of the project “Supporting Civil Society Members of the Consultative Council for Communities”,

Mr. Arben Osmani - Project Manager Arben has over 15 years of experience in the field of human rights and project management. His extensive project portfolios include evidenced-based skills

Ms. Arta Hamiti - Project Manager Ms. Arta Hamiti joined ECMI Kosovo in March 2016. Ms. Hamiti is currently managing the implementation of a two (2) years project “Fostering youth development and employment

Mr. Nazmi Zuka – Finance Manager Mr Nazmi Zuka joined ECMI Kosovo as Financial Assistant in 2010 and later took on also the responsibility of Office Manager. Prior to this, he worked for more than ten years in sales, finance and

Ms. Bardha Hamiti - Finance Manager Ms. Bardha Hamiti joined ECMI Kosovo as a Financial Officer in November 2015 where she was responsible on providing support to the Finance Office

Mr. Gazmen Salijević – Project Officer Gazmen Salijević has been working with ECMI Kosovo since 2008. Currently, he primarily supports the implementation of the project ‘Support to Minority Communities during

Ms. Lorela Mehmeti - International Project Coordinator Lorela has joined ECMI Kosovo in September 2017 as intern. The dynamic environment and unique multi-cultural spirit of ECMI team, have motivated to continue working

Mr. Arben Sejdaj - Communications Officer Mr Arben Sejdaj has been working with ECMI Kosovo since July 2017 as a Communications Officer for the Equal Rights for All Coalition (ERAC) project.

Mrs. Zihnie Gurmani – Project Associate Mrs. Zihnie Gurmani began working at ECMI Kosovo in October 2009. She is currently engaged as Project Assistant in the UN Women/UNDP/EU-funded project

Ms. Blerta Visoka - Project Associate Ms. Blerta Visoka joined ECMI Kosovo as an Intern in April 2017 within the four (4) years project “Equal Rights for All Coalition”. Ms. Visoka was mostly engaged on the component

Mr. Dennis Brouwer – Researcher Mr. Dennis Brouwer has been working with ECMI Kosovo since February 2018 as an intern and researcher. Mr. Brouwer conducts research

Ms. Blerinë Hajdini - Intern Ms. Blerinë Hajdini joined ECMI Kosovo on March 2018 as an intern. Currently, she is engaged on the implementation of the four (4) years project

Ms. Arijanita Rugova - Intern Ms. Arijanita Rugova joined ECMI Kosovo in March 2018. Ms. Rugova is currently engaged as an Intern on project “Equal Rights for All Coalition” which seeks to work together on protecting and

Dr. Artemis Ignatidou - Intern Artemis is a researcher with a special interest in history and politics between the Balkans and Western Europe. She holds a PhD in modern