As part of the implementation of the projects “Increasing the Performance and Employment of Roma Students in Secondary Schools in Albania – Academic Year 2024-2025 (SEC-ALB-02)” and “Increasing Access and Participation of Roma Students in Tertiary Education and Transition to the Labor Market through Employment – Academic Year 2024-2025 (TER-ALB-02)”, financed by the European Commission through DG-NEAR and implemented by the REF Rumania, REF Serbia and Roma Versitas Albania,
OPEN CALLS FOR LECTURER ON ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSE
that will provide online lecturing on English Language Course sessions to support secondary and tertiary students beneficiaries of these projects, during the academic year 2024-2025.
Duration: February 2025 – July 2025
Deadline for sending applications: 26 January 2025
Background
The project “EU Regional Action on Roma Education: Increasing Educational Support and Opportunities for Roma Students in the Western Balkans and Turkey (RARE), Phase II” builds on the achievements of its first phase, implemented by the Roma Education Fund (REF) from 2018 to 2021.
During the first phase, educational services delivered across seven project countries (Albania – ALB, Bosnia and Herzegovina – BIH, Kosovo – KOS, Montenegro – MNE, North Macedonia – MAC, Serbia – SER, and Turkey – TUR) successfully engaged over 4,500 Roma children and youth at all educational levels in various educational activities.
The current phase of the project seeks to sustain and expand upon the benefits and outcomes of the initial phase, while establishing a solid foundation for the continued inclusion and participation of Roma children and young people in education.
Objective
The objectives of the English Language Course include developing the knowledge and skills that enable high school and undergraduate students to use English effectively and confidently, such as:
- Build a strong foundation in grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure.
- Improve reading comprehension through exposure to various texts (articles, stories, reports).
- Develop writing skills for different purposes (essays, emails, reports, applications).
- Practice speaking through dialogues, presentations, and group discussions.
- Expand vocabulary relevant to academic, everyday, and professional contexts.
- Use English in digital environments (email, messaging, online platforms).
- Use dictionaries, grammar checkers, language learning platforms to support independent learning.
- Develop the ability to express ideas clearly, argue a point, and engage in critical thinking in English.
Depending on the target group, the objectives can be adapted to match their specific needs. These skills are essential for academic success, international opportunities, and professional growth.
Conditions for applications
- Those interested must be graduates or certified by relevant institutions.
- Have at least 3 years of experience/involvement in teaching and/or involvement in teaching lectures related to digital skills.
- Being from the Roma or Egyptian community is an added value in the application.
Application
Those interested should send their CV in Albanian or English, as well as a short BIO about their experience to the email address [email protected] with email title: APPLICATION FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSE
Note:Only those who will be accepted will be contacted via e-mail on January 30, 2025.



