Outcomes of Completed Processes - 2018
This page lists the results of completed processes for 2018. The scores are published at the request of the British Embassy, in line with the Memorandum of Understanding. The purpose of the publication is to improve the transparency of selection processes for senior public officials, and has been progressed after consultation with the Kosovo National Agency for the Protection of Personal Data.
For each process, the dates of interviews are shown, along with the names and implementation partner scores for the candidates considered appointable
by the Implementation Partners.
At the final interview stage of each process, all candidates completed a structured competency-based interview, presentation and psychometric test.
The maximum number of available points does vary between processes, depending on the format of the specific assessment. The maximum available score for each process is shown below.
Commission members and the Implementation Partners score candidates independently of one another. The scores awarded by each assessor are averaged (separately for Commission and Implementation Partners) to produce two sets of final candidate scores (one set each for Commission and Implementation Partners).
For each process, the Commission will submit a list of recommended candidates, along with scores, to the appropriate bodies as outlined in the relevant regulations.
For each process, the Implementation Partners will submit a confidential report for the British Embassy. This report includes both their own and the Commission's scores, along with any observations about candidate performance in the selection process. These reports are shared with both the Prime Minister and Speaker, in line with the Memorandum of Understanding. For Municipal Publicly Owned Enterprises, the confidential reports are shared with the relevant Mayor.
The scores shown below are those awarded by the Implementation Partners only.
Candidate identity is anonymised (e.g. Candidate 1) where this has been explicitly requested by the candidate.
Only the highest performing candidates are listed here. Other candidates may have been assessed within the process, but will have been awarded lower scores by the Implementation Partners than those shown here.
The scores and conclusions highlighted here apply only to the specific selection process described. Inference should not be drawn about suitability or competence of individuals to perform in another role.
The scores and conclusions are based on the performance of the candidate within this specific selection process.
Secretary General,
Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
Interviews
9-11/01/2018
Candidates Deemed Appointable:
(by Implementation Partners only):
Maximum Score: 45
None of the candidates were deemed appointable by the Implementation Partners.
Commission Members:
Kapllan Halimi (Chair), SG of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development
Fitim Sadiku, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Veton Firzi, SG of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports
Prof. Bedri Statovci, Faculty Professor at University Haxhi Zeka
Olivera Ceni, NGO Representative (Kosova Chamber of Commerce)
Director, Agency for Vocational Educational Training Agency and for Adults In Kosovo
Interviews
24-25/1/2018
Candidates Deemed Appointable:
(by Implementation Partners only):
Maximum Score: 45
Fikrije Zymberi: Score: 31.5
Anton Gojani : Score: 27.5
Commission Members:
Kapllan Halimi (Chair), Secretary General, Ministry of Agriculture Forestry & Rural Development
Demush Shasha, Secretary General, Ministry for European Integration
Shkelzen Syla, Secretary General, Ministry for Kosovo Security Force
Hysen Ismajli, Professor, University of Pristina
Olivera Ceni, NGO Representative, Kosova Chamber of Commerce
Director General, Kosovo Correctional Service
Interviews
7-8/3/2018
Candidates Deemed Appointable:
(by Implementation Partners only):
Maximum Score: 45
Nehat Thaçi: Score: 25.0*
* Some development required if appointed
Commission Members:
Bajram Bujupi, Director General at Ministry of Justice (Chair)
Heset Loku, Director of the Correctional Centre at Ministry of Justice
Driton Muharremi, Judge at the Court of Appeals
Besim Kelmendi, State Prosecutor
Avni Puka, Professor at the University of Prishtina
Members of the Board, Kosovo Telecommunications Company
Interviews
12-17/3/2018
Candidates Deemed Appointable:
(by Implementation Partners only):
Maximum Score: 35
Fidel Krasniqi: Score: 27.5
Enis Berisha: Score: 25.5
Muhamet Spahiu: Score: 25.5
Besa Shatri-Berisha: Score: 24.0
Naser Rusinovci: Score: 22.0
Arsim Gosalci: Score: 20.0
Flamur Keqa: Score: 20.0
Qemajl Ahmeti Score: 19.5
Commission Members:
Arben Çitaku (Chair) Secretary General, Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning
Veton Firzi, Secretary General, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport
Kujtim Gashi, Director General, Agency for Information Society
Rozafa Ukimeraj, Secretary General, Ministry of Local Government Administration
Nebih Shatri, Secretary General, Ministry of Infrastructure
Arton Berisha, Sectretary General, Ministry of Public Administration
Director, Central Procurement Agency
Interviews
28-29/3/2018
Candidates Deemed Appointable:
(by Implementation Partners only):
Maximum Score: 45
Behgjet Rukiqi: Score: 29.5
Osman Vishaj: Score: 28.0
Muhamet Selmani: Score: 25.5
Behram Abazi: Score: 21.5
Commission Members:
Naim Baftiu (Chair), Secretary General, Ministry of Finance
Nazmi Zenelaj, Secretary General, Ministry of Economic Development
Veton Firzi, Secretary General, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports
Halil Kukaj, Professor, University of Pristina
Parim Bajrami, Secretary General, Kosova Chamber of Commerce
Director, Kosovo Health Insurance Fund
Interviews
04/07/2018
Candidates Deemed Appointable:
(by Implementation Partners only):
Maximum Score: 45
Fatmir Plakiqi: Score: 30.0
Commission Members:
Naim Bardiqi (Chair), Chair of the Board of the Health Insurance Fund
Xhevat Zejnullahu, Member of the Board of the Health Insurance Fund
Rrezart Halili, Member of the Board of the Health Insurance Fund
Izedin Bytyqi, Member of the Board of the Health Insurance Fund and Secretary General of the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare
Naim Ismajli, Member of the Board of the Health Insurance Fund and Mayor of Shtime Municipality
Muhamedali Kodra, Member of the Board of the Health Insurance Fund
Chair, Board of the Energy Regulatory Office
Interviews
10-11/07/2018
Candidates Deemed Appointable:
(by Implementation Partners only):
Maximum Score: 45
Candidate 1: Score: 26.5
Fadil Ismajli: Score: 26.0
Petrit Pepaj: Score: 23.0
Commission Members:
Fitim Sadiku (Chair), Secretary General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Fidaim Sahiti, CEO of the Geological Service of Kosovo / MED
Veton Firzi, Secretary General, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports
Ruzhdi Sefa, Professor, at Hasan Prishtina University in Pristina
Ilir Morina, CEO, Kosovo Environmental Protection Agency (KEPA)
Director General, Kosovo Police
Interviews
22-25/08/2018
Candidates Deemed Appointable:
(by Implementation Partners only):
Maximum Score: 45
Rashit Qalaj: Score: 34.5
Samedin Mehmeti: Score: 34.0
Gazmend Hoxha: Score: 28.5
Commission Members:
Fitim Sadiku (Chair) Secretary General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Rozafa Ukimeraj, Secretary General, Ministry of Local Government Administration
Arben Çitaku, Secretary General, Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning
Florian Qehaja, Executive Director, Kosovar Centre for Security Studies
Benasim Medić, Acting Director, Mitrovica Detention Centre
Director, Kosovo Property Comparison & Verification Agency
Interviews
19-20/9/2018
Candidates Deemed Appointable:
(by Implementation Partners only):
Maximum Score: 45
Florije Kika: Score: 29.5
Commission Members:
Selim Selimi (Chair), Legal Adviser to the Prime Minister
Ekrem Kastrati, Secretary General, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
Veton Firzi, Secretary General, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports
Deputy Director, Kosovo Property Comparison & Verification Agency
Interviews
19-20/9/2018
Candidates Deemed Appointable:
(by Implementation Partners only):
Maximum Score: 45
Albiona Maloku: Score: 27.5
Mark Buzhala: Score: 27.5
Enis Berisha: Score: 27.0
Commission Members:
Selim Selimi (Chair), Legal Adviser to the Prime Minister
Ekrem Kastrati, Secretary General, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
Veton Firzi, Secretary General, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports
Managing Director, Kosovo Energy Corporation (KEK)
Interviews
16-17/10/2018
Candidates Deemed Appointable:
(by Implementation Partners only):
Maximum Score: 45
Njazi Thaçi: Score: 28.5
Commission Members:
Faruk Hajrizi (Chair) (KEK Board Chair)
Fllanza Beqiri-Hoxha (KEK Board Member)
Izet Ibrahimi (KEK Board Member)
Mehdi Pllashniku (KEK Board Member)
Gjelosh Vataj (KEK Board Member)
Ilir Rama (KEK Board Member)
Director, Kosovo Accreditation Agency
Interviews
22-24/10/2018
Candidates Deemed Appointable:
(by Implementation Partners only):
Maximum Score: 45
Naim Gashi: Score: 33.0
Anton Gojani : Score: 27.5
Afrim Loku: Score: 26.0*
Rifat Morina: Score: 24.5*
* Some development required if appointed
Commission Members:
Izedin Bytyqi (Chair), Secretary General, Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare,
Veton Firzi, Secretary General, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports
Naim Baftiu, Secretary General, Ministry of Finance
Ejup Fejza, University of Pristina
Fatlum Gogiqi, Representative of NGOs
Secretary General of the Ministry of Innovations and Entrepreneurship
Interviews
07-08/11/2018
Candidates Deemed Appointable:
(by Implementation Partners only):
Maximum Score: 45
Enis Berisha: Score: 25.0
Hajriz Koca: Score: 22.5
Commission Members:
Veton Firzi (Secretary General of MCYS) (Chair)
Fitim Sadiku (Secretary General of Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Kapllan Halimi (Secretary General of Ministry of Agriculture Forestry & Rural Development)
Shpetim Lajqi (Professor at the University of Pristina)
Berat Rukiqi (Kosovo Chamber of Commerce)
State Attorney General
Interviews
29-30/11/2018
Candidates Deemed Appointable:
(by Implementation Partners only):
Maximum Score: 45
Arsim Zuka: Score: 23.5
Sami Istrefi: Score: 22.0
Commission Members:
Qemajl Marmullakaj, (Chair) Secretary General of the Ministry of Justice
Ibrahim Berisha, Deputy Head Prosecutor in the Basic Court in Pristina,
Shadije Gërguri, Judge for Serious Crimes,
Bashkim Preteni, Profesor at the University of Pristina,
Arton Demhasaj, Representative from the civil society
Board Directors (4) of the Public Housing Enterprise in Prishtina
Interviews
03-07/12/2018
Candidates Deemed Appointable:
(by Implementation Partners only):
Maximum Score: 35
Lendita Mekuli-Myderrizi: Score: 23.0
Arber Mulaku: Score: 20.0
Bekim Pireva: Score: 19.5
Arbnore Jashanica: Score: 19.0
The Commission have had to consider other factors alongside ratings (i.e. accounting experience)
Commission Members:
Dren Kukaj, Chair of the Shareholding Committee
Vesel Makolli, Shareholder
Genc Sherifi, Shareholder
Members of the State Aid Commission
Interviews
11-12/12/2018
Candidates Deemed Appointable:
(by Implementation Partners only):
Maximum Score: 35
Fortuna Shaqiri Haxhikadrijaj: Score: 27.5
Alban Elshani: Score: 23.5
Mehmet Krasniqi: Score: 22.5
Bashkim Mustafa: Score: 22.0
Asdren Osaj: Score: 20.0
Shqipe Arifaj : Score: 19.5
Commission Members:
Driton Selmanaj, (Chair of Panel) Chair of Public Finance Oversight Committee
Lumir Abdixhiku, Chair of Budget & Finance Committee
Sala Berisha-Shala, Chair of Committee for Economic Development, Trade, Industry & Regional Development