Alesia Shala

  • alesia_shala@yahoo.com
  • Albania
  • 27/04/2024
Field work, Office work Blue economy Coastal management Environmental education Management and consultancy Marine research

Personal Summary

My name is Alesia Shala, and I am a marine environmental specialist with an academic background in Biology and Environmental Sciences - specialty in Environmental management and coastal ecology. I hold both Bachelor and Master degrees obtained after five years of studies in France, at the University of Science and Technology in Tours and La Rochelle, and I master thus French and English, in addition to my native Albanian language.
I am currently working as a Junior Advisor on Circular Economy for a GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) project in Albania, and have various professional and academic experiences in marine biology, through two internships I have done at the PELAGIS Observatory in La Rochelle. Furthermore, I have worked as an Environmental Assessment Expert at the Ministry of Tourism and Environment of Albania. 
These professional experiences, along with my academic background in France, have provided me with sound multidisciplinary skills, both technically and on an organizational and managerial aspect. I am an
eager, passionate, and highly motivated young professional with strong interpersonal, management, and research skills.

Work Experience

JUNIOR ADVISOR ON CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Nov 2023 - Present GIZ Albania

• Drafting and analyzing legal and policy documents on circular economy and integrated waste
management.
• Stakeholders' coordination regarding the preparation and implementation of legal acts.
• Facilitating the development of EU acquis requirements, specifically on waste prevention.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST
Oct 2022 - Nov 2023 Ministry of Tourism and Environment of Albania

1. Conducting and following the relevant procedures for permits, licenses and authorizations in the field of environment;
2. Designing and maintaining a database for permits, licenses and authorizations in the field of
environment;
3. Coordinating environmental-related projects in the Ministry, such as the recycling project in schools, from design to implementation and coordination between 5 different partners (central, local authorities and international partner);
4. Contributing to the preparation and the updating of the legal framework regarding environmental assessment;
5. Handling and following complaints within the processes of permits, licenses and authorizations in the field of the environment;
6. Following and monitoring the implementation of International Agreements and Conventions in the field of permits, licenses and authorizations in the field of the environment;
7. Following strategic evaluation procedures for plans and programs with potential environmental impact.

Assistant to the Minister
Oct 2021 - Oct 2022 Ministry of Tourism and Environment of Albania

1. Administrative organization of the Minister's office;
2. Organizing and coordinating events of national and international importance;
3. Organizing official work visits abroad;
4. Drafting letters, Memos etc;
5. Keeping minutes and organizing meeting materials;
6. Translations from Albanian to French & English and vice-versa;
7. Coordination of employees in the Institution;
8. Scheduling meetings and organizing the Minister's agenda

Marine Biology Intern
Apr 2021 - Aug 2021 PELAGIS Observatory, La Rochelle, France

1. Analyse acoustic recordings of marine cetaceans in Pamguard (software).
2. Perform statistical analysis in Rstudio based on acoustic analysis.
3. Write a 40 page internship report.
4. Maintain and analyse databases on a daily basis (Excel & R)

MARINE BIOLOGY INTERN
Apr 2020 - Jun 2020 PELAGIS Observatory, La Rochelle, France

1. Writing a literature review on the methodology of collecting and analyzing Local Ecological Knowledge, with a focus on marine megafauna.
2. Development of a protocol for the collection of Local Ecological Knowledge from local actors.

Education

Master in Environmental Sciences, Specialty - Environmental Management and Coastal Ecology
Sep 2019 - Aug 2021 University of La Rochelle, France
Bachelor in Biology, Specialty - Biodiversity and Evolutionary Ecology
Sep 2016 - Jun 2019 University of Tours, France

Name and surname

Alesia Shala

Nationality

Albanian

Years of experience

1-3 years

Are you looking for a job in:

Only remotely

Additional training

1. Completion of the training "Introduction to public administration, central and local governance and
independent Institutions" in Tirana, Albania (July, 2023).
2. Completion of the UNEP course "Nature-based Solutions for Disaster and Climate Resilience", a
course composed of 7 modules and developed by UNEP and the Partnership for Environment and
Disaster Risk Reduction (PEDRR), attested by the certificate of achievement. (June, 2023)
3. Participation to the 20th Meeting of the Mediterranean Commission on Sustainable Development of
UNEP/MAP, Marseille, France (June, 2023).
4. Completion of the UNEP course "Results-Based Programme and Project Management", a course
composed of 6 modules and developed by the Policy and Programme Division, attested by the
certificate of achievement. (April, 2023)
5. Completion of the Winter School on Ocean Literacy and Collaboration, organized by the
Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO, Venice, Italy (December 2022).
6. Completion of a one week training on European Integration Legislation, "The European Integration
School", Tirana (October 2022).
7. Completion of the e-course provided by UNITAR & the Partnership for Action on Green Economy, on
the topic "Introduction to Green Economy" (August 2022).
8. Participation in the "4th Oceans Forum, on trade related aspects of the 14th Sustainable
Development Goal", organized by UNCTAD (6-8 April 2022)
9. Completion of the e-course provided by UN Environment and OCHA Joint / Unit, on the topic "Flash
Environmental Assessment Tool (FEAT)" (April 2022).
10. Participation in the Workshop & Hackathon organized by the Albanian Chevening Alumni Association with the theme "Climate Change: Challenges & Opportunities" (January 2022).
11. Completion of the e-course provided by Interreg Mediterranean and the University of Rome, on the
topic "Marine Protected Area Contracts: Governance in Action" (January 2022).
12. Participation in a 2-week summer school organized by the Society for the Protection of Prespa
(Greece) on Wetland management and monitoring (July 2020).
13. Participation in a one-week training organized by CEBC- Chize (Center for Biological Studies in Chize) in September 2019. Attended various ateliers such as : Data analysis ; Scientific Writing ; Snakes'
ecology and capturing technique ; Marine mammals' ecology.

Language (indicate level)

English - Fluent/Bilingual

French - Fluent/Bilingual

Albanian - Native

Italian - Beginner/Intermediate

Digital competences (indicate level)

Microsoft Package - professional 

Rstudio - intermediate

Pamguard - intermediate

Personal website / LinkedIN

https://fr.linkedin.com/in/alesia-shala-697693186