7 January 2026 1 min read

Open Call: Lecturer for “Rromani Akademia” 2026

In the framework of the implementation of the project Increasing Performance and Employability of Roma Secondary School Students in Albania – Academic Year 2025–2026 (SEC-ALB-03), as well as the project Increasing Access and Participation of Roma Students in Tertiary Education and Transition to Labour Market through Employability – Academic Year 2025–2026 (TER-ALB-03), funded by the European Commission through the Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations and implemented by REF Romania, REF Serbia and in Albania by Roma Versitas Albania, CALL FOR RROMANI AKADEMIA LECTURERS IS OPEN Lecturers will support Roma Academy high school students and students benefiting from the SEC and TER-ALB-03 programmes for the academic year 2025–2026 through online teaching in the Rromani Akademia format, divided into: Romani Language: 15 hours Identity: 15 hours History and Culture: 15 hours Duration: February 2026 – July 2026 Application deadline: 23 January 2026 Background The EU Regional Action on Roma Education project (RARE), phase II, builds on the first phase implemented during 2018–2021 by REF. During the first phase, more than 4,500 Roma children and youth from seven countries participated in educational activities. The current project continues these results and strengthens inclusion and participation in education. Objective To support the graduation of Roma high school students and increase their employability through mentoring, tutoring, internships, professional training, computer courses, and foreign language skills. Lecturers will prepare programmes for each module, providing basic knowledge of the Romani language, Roma history, and Roma identity, starting from Roma tribes in Albania and beyond. Conditions for Application Graduate degree or certification from relevant institutions (Scientific or Professional Master) Experience in teaching the relevant modules Knowledge of Zoom or Teams platforms Roma or Egyptian background is an added value Application Interested candidates should send their CV (Albanian or English) and a short bio to rva@rvalb.org with the subject line: RROMANI AKADEMIA. Please indicate the module(s) you are applying for in the email body. Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted on 26 January 2026.

In the framework of the implementation of the project Increasing Performance and Employability of Roma Secondary School Students in Albania – Academic Year 2025–2026 (SEC-ALB-03), as well as the project Increasing Access and Participation of Roma Students in Tertiary Education and Transition to Labour Market through Employability – Academic Year 2025–2026 (TER-ALB-03), funded by the European Commission through the Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations and implemented by REF Romania, REF Serbia and in Albania by Roma Versitas Albania,

CALL FOR RROMANI AKADEMIA LECTURERS IS OPEN

Lecturers will support Roma Academy high school students and students benefiting from the SEC and TER-ALB-03 programmes for the academic year 2025–2026 through online teaching in the Rromani Akademia format, divided into:

Romani Language: 15 hours
Identity: 15 hours
History and Culture: 15 hours

Duration: February 2026 – July 2026

Application deadline: 23 January 2026

Background

The EU Regional Action on Roma Education project (RARE), phase II, builds on the first phase implemented during 2018–2021 by REF. During the first phase, more than 4,500 Roma children and youth from seven countries participated in educational activities. The current project continues these results and strengthens inclusion and participation in education.

Objective

To support the graduation of Roma high school students and increase their employability through mentoring, tutoring, internships, professional training, computer courses, and foreign language skills.

Lecturers will prepare programmes for each module, providing basic knowledge of the Romani language, Roma history, and Roma identity, starting from Roma tribes in Albania and beyond.

Conditions for Application

Graduate degree or certification from relevant institutions (Scientific or Professional Master)
Experience in teaching the relevant modules
Knowledge of Zoom or Teams platforms
Roma or Egyptian background is an added value

Application

Interested candidates should send their CV (Albanian or English) and a short bio to rva@rvalb.org with the subject line: RROMANI AKADEMIA. Please indicate the module(s) you are applying for in the email body.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted on 26 January 2026.