OMNESCODE – “Digitalization of Paper-Based Exams for Coding Classes”

Each year, through mid-scale projects, KUSA engages in projects that seek to support Kosovo’s education system and increase the quality of teaching and learning by innovation and technology. 2020 KUSA Project aims to support the higher education system by creating an innovative coding platform for computer science professors and students.

Today, students aspiring to become programmers have to undergo paper-based exams. In times of tremendous advancement in technology, delivering paper-based exams for to-be programmers is impractical.

Computer engineering students in many countries take their exams in platforms similar to their coding environment and result in better coding skills. Through Omnescode, professors can create tests to examine the students’ abilities in programming languages in a web application analogous to the setting they exercise, thus ending the old method of pen and paper exams.

KUSA is very proud to bring this solution to the education system in Kosovo by developing a product that answers the needs of the students and professors, and that opens the door to the digitization of the paper-based exams for all departments as it includes a word processor that allows students to write text, math formulas, and other specific tasks.

Once exercises and exams are digital, it will ease students’ writing code tasks and intensify their productivity. On the other hand, Omescode will save professors time and effort in printing out exams, which will be replaced with the web application.

INVITATION TO BID

Kosovo United States Alumni invites all prospective bidders to apply for eligibility bid for the:

Name of the project: Developing new KAA (Kosovo Accreditation Agency) platforms.

Bid Number: BID2-2020/US20GR4

Bid Due Date: 23-Oct-2020

Project Information: The project aims to develop the following components:

Development of a new website for KAA.

Development of a platform for certification for accredited institutions.

Development of a platform for reporting violations of standards of Higher Education Institutions.

Contract Limit: 12,705.00 EURO

Contract Duration: Two (2) months, one (1) year post-award support

Bid Documents: Plans, specifications, and bid documents may be obtained from KUSA’s office via email (info@kusalumni.org) upon request. 

Procurement will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures in accordance with ‘KUSA Procurement and Payment Regulations.

WE ARE HIRING!

Kosovo United States Alumni is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of “Grants Coordinator” beginning on November 1st, 2020. 

Position: Grants Coordinator

Opening Date: 09-Oct-2020

Closing Date: 16-Oct-2020

Salary: Market-based compensation

Organization Background

KUSA is a nonprofit association, established in 2007 with the help of the U.S. Embassy in Kosovo and several committed alumni of the U.S. government exchange program. KUSA is an association of more than 1400 members that had the opportunity to participate in U.S. government-funded exchanges and education programs. KUSA operates as a democracy that values its members who are making significant contributions by sharing skills and best practices acquired during their U.S. exchange experience with colleagues and communities across Kosovo. KUSA is also responsible for the administration and monitoring of numerous U.S. Government grants.  

Basic Functions

We are seeking a Grants Coordinator, who is organized, detail-oriented, and willing to contribute to the organization, to manage our grant writing, reporting, and research. The ideal candidate will be an excellent writer with a proven ability to track and meet multiple deadlines, and with attention to detail. The coordinator will work directly with their supervisor to coordinate the organization’s grant management procedures.

Job Responsibilities

Write and submit grant applications and reports.

Track grant awards, deliverables, metrics, and deadlines.

Communicate grant requirements to supervisor.

Lead grant huddles to align teams for successful grant outcomes and reporting.

Assist with special event planning and execution as necessary.

Qualifications 

Education in related field or applicable experience in project management.

Excellent professional and persuasive writing skills in English and Albanian language.

Good knowledge of Serbian language.

Experience managing multiple assignments remain on deadlines.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders.

Application Docs

Qualified candidates should send:

A current CV.

Scanned documents of all professional certificates and/or degree(s).

Contact Information for at least two professional references.

Scanned ID or Passport.

How to apply?

All applicants must send their application documents in the following email address: info@kusalumni.org 

The email subject heading must read: Application for the position: Grant Coordinator, [Name and Surname]

NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted!