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Project Office
The Project Office at the Canadian Institute of Technology (CIT) serves as a strategic and operational hub for project development, implementation, and institutional coordination. Established to centralize and professionalize project management efforts, the office plays a vital role in advancing CIT’s mission in scientific research, digital innovation, and international collaboration.
In recent years, the Project Office has led and supported applications for over 30 national and international initiatives funded by programs such as NASRI, Erasmus+, EU4Innovation, and the National Youth Congress. These projects span areas like IoT smart city solutions, AI, circular economy, youth digital skills, and inclusive education.
Mission and Vision
The Project Office mission is to promote structured, collaborative, and results-oriented project development, aligned with institutional goals. Its vision is to support flexible project management practices that reflect the diversity of initiatives and stakeholder needs.
Strategic Role and Alignment
The Project Office ensures that projects are prioritized and executed in alignment with CIT’s development strategy. It uses criteria such as strategic relevance, resource feasibility, and academic impact to evaluate initiatives, ensuring optimal resource allocation, institutional coordination, and transparency.
By managing a dynamic project portfolio, the office enhances cross-departmental collaboration, minimizes overlap, and supports innovation through a results-driven roadmap. All efforts are aimed at reinforcing CIT’s academic excellence and societal impact.
Main Responsibilities
- Project Governance: Ensures alignment with institutional strategy through clear standards and oversight.
- Resource Allocation & Scheduling: Coordinates resources and timelines across departments.
- Project Oversight: Leads proposal development, manages budgets, and monitors progress.
- Communication: Develops communication plans for stakeholder engagement and transparency.
- Network Expansion: Fosters partnerships with universities, research institutions, and public bodies to grow CIT’s visibility in the European research space.
Recent Achievements
- 34 project applications, 15 funded (2019–2024), totaling ~€1.5M.
- Smart City IoT research funded by NASRI (2023–24).
- Erasmus+ Jean Monnet project & OER-based digital education projects.
- Youth-focused innovation and entrepreneurship programs under EU4Innovation.
- Partnerships with 20+ universities and key triple-helix collaborations.
Future Goals
Looking ahead, the Project Office aims to create a unified digital platform for project tracking, enhance institutional capacity for proposal writing, and strengthen CIT’s leadership in regional and EU-level research and innovation networks.
Contact: citprojects@cit.edu.al (PhD.c. Anisa Balla)