Projects
“Increasing the Performance and Employment of Roma Students in Secondary Schools in Albania – Academic Year 2025–2026 (SEC-ALB-03)” and “Increasing Access and Participation of Roma Students in Tertiary Education and Transition to the Labor Market – Academic Year 2025–2026 (TER-ALB-03)”
Financed by: The European Commission through the Directorate-General for Enlargement and the Eastern Neighbourhood
Implemented by: REF Romania, REF Serbia, and Roma Versitas Albania
Position: Mentor (Online and Peer-to-Peer Mentoring)
Duration: November 2025 – July 2026
Deadline for Applications: 18 November 2025
Background
The projects are part of the “EU Regional Action on Roma Education: Increasing Educational Support and Opportunities for Roma Students in the Western Balkans and Turkey (RARE) – Phase II,” implemented by the Roma Education Fund (REF).
Building on the achievements of the first phase (2018–2021), which supported over 4,500 Roma children and youth across seven countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Turkey), the current phase continues to promote inclusive education and sustained academic participation among Roma students.
Objective
The mentoring component aims to address the academic needs of secondary and tertiary students, offering personalized guidance to improve academic performance and encourage professional growth.
Mentors support students in their learning journey, helping them strengthen study skills, navigate academic challenges, and develop personal and professional competencies through consistent interaction and feedback.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide academic and motivational support to Roma students in secondary and higher education.
- Conduct regular mentoring sessions (online and peer-to-peer) and submit progress updates to the Project Manager.
- Prepare and deliver supplementary lessons when academic intervention is needed.
- Organize at least one group mentoring session per month in cities with more than four student beneficiaries.
- Submit a final report summarizing mentoring activities and results at the end of the engagement period.
Eligibility Criteria
- University degree (Scientific or Professional Master’s preferred) in a relevant field.
- Minimum three years of experience in teaching or in projects involving Roma and Egyptian communities.
- Strong understanding of Albania’s secondary and higher education systems.
- Proficiency in using Zoom and other online communication tools.
- Belonging to the Roma or Egyptian community will be considered an asset.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should send:
- A CV (in Albanian or English)
- A short bio outlining relevant experience
to rva@rvalb.org with the subject line: APLIKIM PËR MENTOR