Arion Rizaj

Founder and Chief Executive Officer at HumanPower
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Experience

    • Human Resources Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Founder and Chief Executive Officer
      • Jan 2016 - Present

      Prishtina HumanPower is a regional human resources consulting company with a focus in recruitment and headhunting.HumanPower offers tailor-made solutions to more than more than 150 clients in the South-Eastern Europe countries, specifically in Kosovo, Albania, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia

    • Human Resources Services
    • Founder
      • Jan 2023 - Present

      Kosovo PowerToHR under the umbrella of KosovaJob is the largest annual HR Summit which has been organized for the first time in Kosovo on the 23rd of February 2023. It gathered 356 attendees and featured eminent international keynote speakers. PowerToHR 2 is planned for 22nd of February 2024 @ Klan Arena.

    • Human Resources Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Founder
      • Jun 2012 - Present

      Prishtina KosovaJob.com is the #1 employment platform in Kosovo, offering job matching services via the online job board with more than 50,000 page views daily (as of 2022). KosovaJob consists of a team of 25 dedicated team members that focus on providing top-notch services. Based on unofficial reports, KosovaJob encompasses more than 80% of the market share in the job publishing sector. Products of KosovaJob are: • Rroga.com - the only salary comparision platform in the Kosovo Market •… Show more KosovaJob.com is the #1 employment platform in Kosovo, offering job matching services via the online job board with more than 50,000 page views daily (as of 2022). KosovaJob consists of a team of 25 dedicated team members that focus on providing top-notch services. Based on unofficial reports, KosovaJob encompasses more than 80% of the market share in the job publishing sector. Products of KosovaJob are: • Rroga.com - the only salary comparision platform in the Kosovo Market • OfertaPune.net - the second largest job board in the market • AkademiPune.com - a learning platform for job seekers • Punaime.org - a job board acquired in 2021 • Lyppune.org -a job board acquired in 2019 Show less

    • Switzerland
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Co-Facilitator and Consultant
      • Nov 2015 - Jan 2017

      Prishtina Co-Facilitator and Local Expert Consultant of the project named "ETS - Employment Tracking System" which is a similar tool to the LMIS (Labor Market Information System). ETS is a software which tries to gather information about the job market in Kosovo, and whether job vacancies posted from employers in online job search engines are being fulfilled nor not. ETS willl be able to generate highly accurate labor market reports, statistics and data which are of importance to different… Show more Co-Facilitator and Local Expert Consultant of the project named "ETS - Employment Tracking System" which is a similar tool to the LMIS (Labor Market Information System). ETS is a software which tries to gather information about the job market in Kosovo, and whether job vacancies posted from employers in online job search engines are being fulfilled nor not. ETS willl be able to generate highly accurate labor market reports, statistics and data which are of importance to different stakeholders. • Develop the project ideology, scheme and action plans required for all phases of the project development. • Carry out research and interview with important stakeholders to the project development. • Running focus groups and facilitating workshop • Work with different stakeholders such as private businesses, IT companies and online job portals in order of delivering project results. • Preparing project proposals and presentations. • Identifying issues and forming hypotheses and solutions. • Implementing recommendations/solutions and ensuring the project success. Show less

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Expert Consultant on Internship Scheme Development
      • Jan 2016 - Mar 2016

      Prishtina Local expert consultant on the development of an internship scheme applicable to four pilot faculties within the University of Prishtina. • Analyse current capacities of the career development centre of the University of Prishtina • Research on current internship scheme models • Carry out research and interview with important stakeholders to the project development. • Running focus groups and facilitating workshop • Based on findings, develop a credit bearing internship… Show more Local expert consultant on the development of an internship scheme applicable to four pilot faculties within the University of Prishtina. • Analyse current capacities of the career development centre of the University of Prishtina • Research on current internship scheme models • Carry out research and interview with important stakeholders to the project development. • Running focus groups and facilitating workshop • Based on findings, develop a credit bearing internship scheme applicable to four faculties of the University of Prishtina Show less

    • Local Expert Consultant on Career Guidance Centre Development
      • Nov 2015 - Dec 2015

      Local Expert Consultant on the development of activities of the Career Guidance Center within the Public University “Haxhi Zeka” in Peja. • Oversee the current Career Guidance processes and make a list of potential interventions in the operational scheme • Carry out the recommendations by implementing short term solutions with sustainable outcomes. • Lead, define tasks and delegate the Career Guidance team in organizing the Career Fair (to be held on 17th of December 2015 in Peja… Show more Local Expert Consultant on the development of activities of the Career Guidance Center within the Public University “Haxhi Zeka” in Peja. • Oversee the current Career Guidance processes and make a list of potential interventions in the operational scheme • Carry out the recommendations by implementing short term solutions with sustainable outcomes. • Lead, define tasks and delegate the Career Guidance team in organizing the Career Fair (to be held on 17th of December 2015 in Peja as the first Career Fair in this region). • Deliver written tutorial and an instructions manual document on the internal organization of the Career Guidance Center and on the tasks and processes of organizing successfully the future Career Fairs. Show less

    • Switzerland
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Expert Consultant on Internship Opportunities Management
      • Aug 2015 - Sep 2015

      Developer of the tailor made training module called “Connecting Career Guidance Center to the Private Sector in Kosovo” with 11 topics and 1 field study. This module delivers knowledge on the process of a Career Guidance Center reaching out to the private sector, building relationship and maintaining a healthy cooperation with the business entities to ensure the end goal of placing it’s students into internship positions. The training has been provided to the VET Career Guidance… Show more Developer of the tailor made training module called “Connecting Career Guidance Center to the Private Sector in Kosovo” with 11 topics and 1 field study. This module delivers knowledge on the process of a Career Guidance Center reaching out to the private sector, building relationship and maintaining a healthy cooperation with the business entities to ensure the end goal of placing it’s students into internship positions. The training has been provided to the VET Career Guidance Centers of Prishtina and Vushtrri. The 12 Career Guidance officers were trained for 6 days intensive into ToT (Training of Trainers) on this module which tried to develop the skills of those officers to cooperate with private businesses in Kosovo in ensuring successful placement of their students into internship position. Show less

    • Albania
    • Education Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Expert Consultant for Internship Opportunities Management
      • May 2015 - Jun 2015

      • Deliver soft skills training to 50 FIT candidates with focus on preparations to obtain an internship or employment opportunity in the market of Kosovo. • Deliver the profiles and CV’s of the FIT candidates and assist the Project Managers to place the candidates into internship positions in local IT companies.

    • Expert Consultant for Internship Scheme Development
      • Jan 2015 - Jun 2015

      • Develop the complete internship placement scheme to ensure placing and matching students with internship opportunities. • Implement and overview the functionality and results of the internship scheme • Identify barriers and make intervention needs to ensure successful flow of internship placement. • Provide soft skills training to students to increase their readiness in obtaining internship opportunities.

    • Expert Consultant for Career Guidance Centre Development
      • Apr 2015 - May 2015

      • Understand the structure, barriers and issues which the Career Guidance Centre of IBCM was encountering in internship opportunities and overall activities. • Propose solutions and facilitate the implementations of the recommendations. • Provide a 5 days intensive ToT (Training of Trainers) session on improving the skills and efficiency of the Career Guidance Center Officers in providing services to their students.

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Labour Market Trainer and Expert Consultant for Career Guidance
      • May 2014 - May 2015

      Prishtina • Oversaw the implementation of project, including the development of strategic plans and designed performance indicators to measure project progress. • Trained 100 marginalized women in job searching skills aiming to prepare and raise awareness about the process of applying for a job position in the labour market. • Developed the schemes for sustainable internship management for the marginalized women. • Involved in the design of concept papers and proposals based on needs… Show more • Oversaw the implementation of project, including the development of strategic plans and designed performance indicators to measure project progress. • Trained 100 marginalized women in job searching skills aiming to prepare and raise awareness about the process of applying for a job position in the labour market. • Developed the schemes for sustainable internship management for the marginalized women. • Involved in the design of concept papers and proposals based on needs assessments and identified international and local implementing partner organizations. • Created special curricula of the soft-skills training that fits the experience profile of the marginalized women. • Conducted Trainings with a variety of labour market activities on monthly basis as well as tracked and improved the process of learning. • Provided monthly progress reports to the donor. Show less

    • Co-Founder and Project Manager
      • Jul 2012 - Jun 2013

      Prishtina • Designed the TV show concept, structure and manage the relations with RTK (Radio Television of Kosovo). • Finding sponsors who supported the TV Show. • Advertised, promoted the TV show and conducted full recruitment to find suitable candidates for the job position. • Managed, Coordinated and Monitored the project crew for pre-production, video production, post-production and airing of the TV shows. • Managed public relations with TV, Radio and Newspapers. • Logged all… Show more • Designed the TV show concept, structure and manage the relations with RTK (Radio Television of Kosovo). • Finding sponsors who supported the TV Show. • Advertised, promoted the TV show and conducted full recruitment to find suitable candidates for the job position. • Managed, Coordinated and Monitored the project crew for pre-production, video production, post-production and airing of the TV shows. • Managed public relations with TV, Radio and Newspapers. • Logged all activities and drafted project reports. Show less

    • Advertising Services
    • Human Resources Officer
      • Jun 2011 - Jun 2012

      Prishtina • Create and implement stimulation schemes for employees. • Implement strategies to maximize the efficiency of employees. • Create and implement employee satisfaction schemes. • Manage employee contracts, holidays and other activities. • Responsible for full recruitment in the hiring process within the company. • Create monthly reports about employee performance.

    • Professional Training and Coaching
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Product Marketing Manager
      • Dec 2009 - Jun 2011

      Prishtina • Develop pricing strategies, balancing firm objectives and customer satisfaction. • Identified, developed, and evaluated marketing strategy, based on knowledge of establishment objectives, market characteristics, and cost and mark-up factors. • Formulated, directed and coordinated marketing activities and policies to promote products and services. Provided analytical reports on Return on Investment (ROI).

    • Account Manager
      • May 2009 - Dec 2009

      Prishtina The very first professional engagement in a small local company, providing printing and creative marketing services. • Proactive in presenting and pitching ideas, products, and designs to the agency director and prospective clients. • Met clients and account managers to discuss the business objectives and requirements of the job • Responsible for creating design solutions that have a high visual impact. The role involved listening to clients and understanding their needs prior… Show more The very first professional engagement in a small local company, providing printing and creative marketing services. • Proactive in presenting and pitching ideas, products, and designs to the agency director and prospective clients. • Met clients and account managers to discuss the business objectives and requirements of the job • Responsible for creating design solutions that have a high visual impact. The role involved listening to clients and understanding their needs prior making design decisions. • Interpreted the client's business needs and developing a concept to suit their purpose. • Created graphic designing of commercial brandings, a wide variety of layouts, package designs and website designs. Show less

Education

  • Rochester Institute of Technology
    High Honors Bachelor Degree in Applied Arts and Sciences, Business Management and Public Policy
    2010 - 2014
  • University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Economics
    Business Administration and Management, General
    2013 - 2013

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