Zamira Gjini

About Zamira

Senior education policy expert with over three decades of professional experience in the Albanian education system, including more than ten years in senior leadership roles at the Ministry of Education and Sports. Currently an independent education expert and consultant supporting education policy development, institutional capacity building, and social cohesion through education.

Leadership experience 

General Director for Pre University Education Development at Ministry of Education and Sports, Tirana

Focus on strategy, curriculum reform, teacher development.

General Director for Development of Education and Sports at Ministry of Education and Sports, Tirana

Introduced early digital literacy and English language instruction for first grade learners.

General Director for Policies and Development of Education, Sports and Youth at Ministry of Education and Sports, Tirana

Directed crisis response after earthquake and pandemic, advanced online learning.

Education

Master of Advanced Studies in Pedagogy – University of Tirana, Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Psychology–Pedagogy (2005–2006)

Diploma in Physical Science, for Education – University of Tirana, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Department of Physics (1981–1985)

Key Policy Contributions and Publications

Authored or co-authored numerous national and international policy documents, manuals,and strategies, including:

• Intercultural and Human Rights Education in Schools (UNESCO, 2003)

• Conflict Mediation in School Environments (UNICEF, 2006)

• Education of Children with Disabilities – Teachers’ Aide Manual (UNDP, 2023)

• National Strategy for Smart Specialization in Albania 2025–2030

• National Strategy for Pre-University Education 2014–2020

• National Education Strategy 2021–2026

• UNICEF Reports on Inclusion, Early Childhood Education, and Attendance (2016–2024)

• Education Sector Appraisal Report (UNICEF, 2020)

• Mapping of VET Policies for Social Inclusion and Cohesion (2012)

• Albanian Referencing Report to EQF and Self-Referencing to QF–EHEA (2022)

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My mission

Empowering educational excellence through tailored consulting and innovative solutions.

Memberships, Boards and Institutional Leadership Roles

• Member, PISA Governing Board – OECD

• Member, OHTE Governing Board – Council of Europe• Member, EU4Schools Steering Committee (implemented by UNDP)

• Chair, National Commission for Accreditation of Training Modules

• Chair, University Governing Board – University of Medicine, Tirana

• Member, National Smart Specialization Strategy Team (S3)

• Member, eTwinning Steering Group – European School Education Platform

• Member, Governing Board – Junior Achievement Albania

• Member, Governing Board – TALIS 2024 Survey (OECD)

• Member, National Labour Council – Albania

• Member, UNECE Steering Committee on Education for Sustainable Development

• UNESCO National Contact Point for Education

• Chair, Joint Albania–Kosovo Commission for the Common Alphabet Book

• Member, ASPA Governing Council (School of Public Administration)

• Member, Steering Committees on Democratic Citizenship Education, Schools for Health, and Inclusive Education (CoE, SDC, UNICEF)

Commitment to Excellence in Education

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Commitment to Excellence

At Zamira Gjini, we strive for excellence in every aspect of our services. Our team is dedicated to providing top-tier educational consulting that empowers students and educators to achieve their fullest potential.
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Integrity and Trust

We believe in building relationships based on trust and transparency. Our clients can count on us to deliver honest advice and maintain the highest ethical standards in all our interactions.
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Innovation and Growth

Education is constantly evolving, and so are we. Zamira Gjini is committed to embracing new ideas and technologies to enhance our consulting services and support the growth of our clients.

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