CV – ENGLISH – Ylli Pango

CURRICULUM VITAE

Proposed role in the project

Category: Team leader and thematic expert

Staff of AECOM

Family name: Pango
First name: Ylli
Date of birth: 26.03.1952
Passport holder: Albanian
Education:

Institution

Degree(s) or Diploma(s) obtained;

1995

Higher Commision of Scientific Titles-Albania

Professor –Scientific and Pedagogical Title;

Leader of Scientific Research

1992

Higher Commision of Scientific Titles-Albania

Doctor of Science(PhD) in Psychology

1987

Higher Commision of Scientific Titles-Albania

Master on Psychology and Pedagogy(Candidate of Sciences)

1994-1995

Boston University-USA

Post-graduation studies –Program of Graduate Study and Professional Development - Humphrey Fellowship Programme USA- Fulbright exchange programme;
Certificate in Education Planning and Administration

September 1981-September 1983

University of Tirana- Faculty of History and Philology

Post University Studies in Psychology and Pedagogy

September 1969-July 1975

University of Tirana, Albania Faculty of Social Sciences- Branch- Applied Mathematics

Bachelor Degree in Mathematics-Graduated Mathematician

Language skills: Indicate competence on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 - excellent; 5 - basic)

Language	Reading	Speaking	Writing
English	1	1	1
French	1	1	1
Italian	1	1	3
Russian	1	1	3
Albanian	Native

Membership of professional organisations: Years within the firm:

Other skills: fully computer literate

Present position: Lecturer; External EC project evaluator

Key Qualifications:

Programme External Evaluator Expert(Evaluation). European Commission-ECEA/A/06-Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency. Contracted as external evaluator to assist the EC programmes in the field of youth education and employment, culture, youth, sport, EU aid volunteers and citizenship(February 2018 and on)

Well-versed both in quantitative and qualitative research methods pursuing research activities in areas of Education, Higher Education, Science; Psychology; Social Issues; Civic Education, Cultural Heritage; Media; Youth; Culture;

Experience and Research in Civic Education and Education for Democracy- i.e. studies, training courses in USA in 1992. The publication of the book “Civic Education-Education for Democracy”(in Albanian and in English)-August 1999. ( Production of a Project with University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA, financed by USIA(Government of USA Information agency Contract Nr.IA-ASCF-G5190504 and IA-ASLJ-G8190037)
Experience in large research and in planning, design, coordination and implementation of large-scale studies on Education , including sampling, data management, analysis writing and report writing ,i.e. Representing Albanian Education in Council of Europe 1992-1994. I.e. Co-Author of “Secondary Education in Europe: Problems and Prospects” Council of Europe Publishing(1994). I.e. Author of “Secondary Education in Albania” Guide to Secondary Education for Europe-Council for Cultural Cooperation-Council of Europe Press, 1996
Experience and Research in the Promotion of Human Rights in Universities. I.E. Research in human rights in Universities in Albania and Publication of the book “Manual for the Human Rights Protection in Universities”. Tirana-2004 Part of the Manual for the Human Rights. Financed by the support of European Commission.
Large experience in research and project preparation and implementation on psychological, pedagogical and social issues as University lecturer, researcher and head of Department of Pedagogy and Psychology at the Institute of Pedagogical Studies; General Director of the Technology and Innovation Research Agency; Executive Director of Albanian Institute of Social and Pedagogical Studies.
Wide experience in the management and capacity building of higher education i.e. Deputy Minister of Higher Education of Albania, co-author of the law for the Higher Education and Dean of Faculty of Social Sciences of University of Tirana.
Experience on Project preparation and implementation i.e. the preparation and implementation of the project about democratic skills and promotion of ethics in local power governance in Albania, and the publication of the book “Democratic skills and enhancement of ethics in local power government”.
Experience and skills in research and project development and implementation in social keen issues such as Prostitution, victims of traffic: E.g. the study and the publication of Brochure “Skills on the practice of work with the victims of traffic”, financially supported by USAID(2005). (Publication of Albanian Institute of Social and Psychological Studies, under the care of the Director of Institute Ylli Pango); “ The prostitution, an open wound for the Albanian society” (20010, financed by Duch foundation SNV. (Publication of Albanian Institute of Social and Psychological Studies, under the care of the Director of Institute Ylli Pango).
-Large experience in the organization and management of the media issues, i.e. as Head of the Leading Council of Public Albanian Television(Chairman of the Board of the Albanian Radio-Television).

Experience and knowledge in political issues and elections: I.e. Former Deputy, elected Member of the Albanian Parlament and Political Advisor to the President of Albania.

Experience as lecturer and researcher and author of many publications in the field of Psychology, Education, Social Issues,. Civic Education, Social Psychology, Psychotherapy, etc., such as:

“Statistical Methods in Psychology studies” (1985)

“The psychology of child thinking (1987);

“The Secrets of the Memory” (1990)

“Social Psychology” (1998);

“Prostitution- open wound of the Albanian society”;(2001)

“Mid- range education development plan” (Head of research).(1993);

“Secondary Education in Europe: Problems and Prospects” (1994).(Co-Author) Council of Europe Publishing

(Guide to Secondary Education for Europe) (Coordinator Denis Callen)

“Secondary Education in Albania”(L’Enseignement secondaire en Albanie)- Guide to Secondary Education for Albania-Europe-Council for Cultural Cooperation-Council of Europe Press, (Published in 1996) (Coordinator Denis Callen)

“Civic education – education on democracy” (1999)(In English and in Albanian)

“The crime-Articles and essays”-2003;

“Psychotherapy” (2004)- |A Manual on diagnosing and treatment of psychological disorders

“The Psychology of Albanians”(2018) etc.

More than 5 years in Institutional Capacity Strengthening in the fields of Culture, Education, Cultural Heritage and Tourism i.e Deputy Minister of Education and Minister of Culture, Tourism Youth and sports.

Experience in EU project evaluation i.e. Two consecutive years working as Programme External Evaluator in Evaluation of EU projects in the field of youth education and employment, culture, youth, sport, citizenship
Strong knowledge of the European Commission guideline and procedures, Program Evaluation, EU funds reviews, Proven Experience in Program Design, Project Management & Implementation and EU financed projects. I.e. Director of the Albanian Agency of Research, Technology and Innovation (2010-2013), part of the network of European Agencies of the same kind
Solid knowledges on EU Programs and financial mechanisms under the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA) and EU aid financial program. I.e. Director of the Albanian Agency of Research, Technology and Innovation (2010-2013), part of the network of European Agencies of the same kind
In depth knowledge of EU Project Preparation – Need Identification, Terms of References/Technical Specifications. I.e. Director of the Albanian Agency of Research, Technology and Innovation (2010-2013), part of the network of European Agencies of the same kind;

Specific experience in the region:

Country	Date from - Date to
Albania	1976 – present
Kosovo	2017-2018

Professional experience:

Date

Location

Company& reference person

Position

- Description

February-April 2019

Brussels

European Commission

ECEA/A/06

Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency

Programme External Evaluator Expert

(Evaluation

Contracted as external evaluator to assist the European Union programmes in the field of youth education and employment, culture, youth, sport, EU aid volunteers and citizenship

March– June 2018

Brussels

European Commission

ECEA/A/06

Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency

Program External Evaluator Expert

(Evaluation report)

Contracted as external evaluator to assist the European Union programmes in the field of youth education and employment, culture, youth, sport, EU aid volunteers and citizenship

2013-2019

Albania

European University of Tirana

-Lecturer

-Scientific leader and supervisor for the PhD students

Responsibilities: Keep up with current research activities in areas of my expertise such as Social Psychology, Psychology of Development.
Lecture planning, preparation and research, contact and teaching time with students, seminars, tutorials; supervising PhD students lectures on Psychology of Development;
Supervising 6 PhD students 1 from Kosovo, 2 from Northern Macedonia, 2 from Albania, one from Turkey.

· Member of the University Commision of Phd graduation

2017-2018

Kosovo

University College “Dardania”

Lecturer

· Responsibilities:Keep up with current research activities in areas of my expertise such as 1- Quantitative and Qualitative Research methods in areas of Expertise such as Social Sciences(Psychology, Sociology, Social Studies). 2- Measurement and Testing in Psychology and Social Studies;

· Lecture planning, preparation and research in 1- Quantitative and Qualitative Research methods in areas of Expertise such as Social Sciences(Psychology, Sociology, Social Studies). 2- Measurement and Testing in Psychology and Social Studies; Contact and teaching time with students, seminars, tutorials.

2010-2013

Albania

Agency of Research, Technology and Innovation

Governmental Institution(ARTI)

In Albanian: (Agjencia e Kerkimit Shkencor, Teknologjise dhe Inovacionit)(AKTI)(From October 2016:AKKSHI

Director

Team leader

Deputy Team Leader

Team leader

Support, monitor and evaluate programs and projects in the field of science, technology and innovation (STI), at the national level; cooperates with the ministries and other institutions to promote research in the field of science, technology and innovation; financially support programs and projects of STI, develop application procedures for the preliminary evaluation, monitoring, and final assessment of the programs and projects of STI; monitor and evaluate activities of STI, at the national level; creates and enriches, continuously, the database of the analysis and documentation of the STI system; offer technical assistance to all of the institutions in regard to investments in the field of STI; promote the cooperation with the private sector in the fields of STI; promote, coordinate and monitor the bilateral and multilateral cooperation with EU etc,

Drafting the Albanian Law of Science

· Draft and Coo-lead the implementation:

Project:ELISAA-E-learning Innovation and Sustainable Albanian Agriculture(October 2012-October 2017): Copartner with University of Bari “Aldo Moro” , Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien [WU] (AT) , Uniwersytet Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej (PL) Agriculture University of Tirana; Polytechnic University of Tirana etc:

Lead the team drafting:

· Project: AL-ES.NET(EURAXESS- Albania); Grant agreement ID: 619167. Programme(s) FP7-PEOPLE- Call for proposal FP7-Adhoc-2007-13

Started date 1 October 2013

2007 – 2009

Albania

Ministry of Tourism, Culture, Youth and Sports

Minister

Team Leader

In charge of national museums and the historical monuments. Deals with the preservation, valorization and utilization of the cultural heritage .
The formulation of national policies and programmes and for the co-ordination of activities of various Central Government Agencies, State Governments/UTs and the Private Sector for the development and promotion of tourism in the country.

Leaded the process of analyse and preparation of the file for the designation of Albanian city of Berati as UNESCO World Heritage Site. A detailed file for this nominated site was prepared and delivered for the meeting of UNESCO in Quebec. The file contained clearly details(documents, photos, etc.) about the site Outstanding Universal Values, and its authenticity. There was included also a comprehensive Management Plan and legislative protections for the site. The World Heritage Committee, at its 32-nd session in Quebec, Canada from 2-10 July, considered the request for the inscription of Berati as a new site on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Berati was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising a unique style of architecture with influences form several civilisations that have managed to coexist for centuries throughout the history.

2007-2009

1999-2005

Albania

Albanian Parliament (Kuvendi i Shqiperise)

Albanian Institute of Social and Psychological Studies(Instituti Shqiptar i Studimeve sociale e Psikologjike (I3SP)

Member of

Parliament

Deputy Chairman of the Media and Education Commission of the Albanian Parliament

Team Leader

and researcher

Team Leader

and researcher

Team Leader

and researcher

Team Leader

and researcher

· The highest legislative body in Albania

· Drafting laws and regulations on the fields of media, culture and education. Approving laws and regulations before the voting procedures in the Parliament.

· Project and Publication of the book “Skills on the practice of work with the victims of traffic”,(“Shprehi ne praktiken e punes me viktimat e trafikimit”)- Edition of Albanian Institute of Social and Psychological Studies, financially supported by USAID(2005)(in the framework of the Programme KVKTNJ)

· Project and Publication of the book “The prostitution, an open wound for the Albanian society” (Prostitucioni nje plage e hapur e shoqerise shqiptare) (2001), Edition of Albanian Institute of Social and Psychological Studies financed by Duch foundation SNV. Both publications of Albanian Institute of Social and Psychological Studies, under the care of the Director of Institute Ylli Pango.

Project and Publication of the book “Project “Human Rights Promotion in Universities “- Publication of the book “Manual for the Human Rights Promotion in Universities”. (Manual per promovimin dhe njohjen e te drejtave te njeriut ne universitete) Part of the Manual for the Human Rights. Published by Albanian Institute of Social and Psychological Studies Tirana-2004 Financed by the support of European Commision.

· -Project Project and Publication of the book “The enhancement of democratic skills and promotion of ethics in local power governance”. Publication of the book: ‘The enhancement of democratic skills and promotion of ethics in local power governance” (Permiresimi i aftesive demokratike dhe nxitja e etikes ne qeverisjen vendore) Published by Albanian Institute of Social and Psychological Studies (Tirana-2004). Financed by Democracy Commission Small Grants-Public Affairs Section-U.S. Embassy Tirana, Albania

2002-2005

Albania

Presidency of Albania

External Political Advisor(Counseller) of the President of Albania

Part of the group of counselors of the President of Republic. Consultancy on political issues.

1999-2003

2003-2005

Albania

University of Tirana

Faculty of Social Sciences-

Dean

Two times consecutively elected

Responsible for the leadership and management of the Faculty of social Sciences. Assisting the Faculty to achieve the academic and teaching objectives as effectively as possible.
Team leader for the establishment of the new Department of Political Sciences(2001)

1997-1998

Albania

Albanian Public Radio-Television

Chairman of the Board

Lead the meetings of the Leading Board of Albanian Public Television focused on allocating funds for different Departments of TV, apply standards and criteria for permitting the Public Television and Radio stations to qualify as public broadcasting stations, consider the strategic planning, approve the annual budget, elects the general Director of the Albanian Public Radio-Television etc.

1995-1999

1999

Albania

USA

University of Tirana

Faculty of Social Sciences

University of Washington-Seattle

Lecturer;Scientific leader and supervisor for the PhD students

Researcher, Book Author

Responsibilities: Keep up with current research activities in areas of my expertise such as Social Psychology, Psychotherapy; Lecture planning, preparation and research, contact and teaching time with students, seminars, tutorials; supervising PhD students lectures on Social Psychology;Member of the University Commision of Phd graduation
Team member for the establishment of the new Department of Psychology
Researcher and Author of the book:“Civic education – education on democracy”(1999)(In English and in Albanian), product of a project with the University of Washington Seattle-USA- Financed by USIA with contract nr. IA-ASCF-G5190504 and IA-ASLJ-G8190037

1998

Albania

UNDP-Office Tirana

Principal Contributor.

Author of the Chapter about Education, Social Issues such as social Cohesion.

Principal contributor and co-author of “General Human Development Report Albania”-1998. (Author of the Chapter about Education, Social Issues such as social Cohesion). The book-report gives a summary of the development within certain fields of the society development such as the Economy, the Social Cohesion and the Transition Process.

1992-1994

Albania

Higher Qualification Commission of Science Albania

Vice-President

The Commission is in charge of the examination, analyzing and approval of the scientific titles and degrees through a discussing and voting process

1992-1994

Albania

Committee of UNICEF- Tirana

Deputy chairman

As being in the same time the deputy minister of education establishing and developing Institutional cooperation with the UNICEF Office in Tirana on common issues such as Pre-school Education and Elementary Education

1992-1994

Strasburg

Council of Europe

Co- Author

Author

Book “Secondary Education in Europe: Problems and Prospects” Council of Europe Publishing(1994).

(Guide to Secondary Education for Europe) (Coordinator Denis Callen)

Book : “Secondary Education in Albania”(L’Enseignement secondaire en Albanie)- Guide to Secondary Education for Albania-Europe-Council for Cultural Cooperation-Council of Europe Press, (Published in 1996) (Coordinator Denis Callen)

1992-1994

Albania

Ministry of Education and Science

Deputy Minister of Education (Higher Education)

Taking over the day-to-day operations and the program development of Ministry. Back up minister in case of unavailability.
Team leader for the drafting of the law of Higher Education by the assistance of the Council of Europe.

1987-1992

Albania

Institute of Pedagogical Studies-Tirana -Albania

Researcher,

Head of the Department of Pedagogy and Psychology

Research and evaluation on the fields of Psychology, Pedagogy and studies on the fields of Education. The main leading and responsible entity for the drafting of the new programmes and curricula for the elementary and secondary education system in Albania.

1976-1982

Albania

Department of Public Education

High School Teacher