Based in Pristina and working with the Hub’s Sarajevo office, she plays a central role in driving BIRN’s flagship programme for high-impact investigative journalism.
Donjeta leads the strategic planning and execution of the IRI programme, ensuring its smooth and efficient operation across all levels. Her work focuses on developing bold investigative project ideas, overseeing their full implementation, and aligning them with BIRN’s broader editorial and organisational goals. With a strong focus on quality assurance and impact, she manages the coordination of projects within the programme, making sure they stay on track, meet deadlines, and achieve their objectives.
She also manages BIRN’s flagship Summer School of Investigative Reporting, one of the region’s most respected training events for emerging journalists. The programme brings together award-winning trainers, cutting-edge tools, and cross-border collaboration opportunities, strengthening the next generation of investigative reporters across the Balkans and beyond.
Prior to joining BIRN, Donjeta managed the Kosovo Women’s Fund (KWF) at the Kosovo Women’s Network (KWN), where she oversaw the entire grant cycle management, capacity-building initiatives, and team leadership. She supervised all aspects of the fund’s operations, ensuring the effective distribution of over 1 million euros, through hundreds of grants to women’s rights civil society organisations across the Western Balkans. Under her management, these initiatives benefited tens of thousands of individuals and supported significant policy changes, including the adoption of gender-responsive budgeting in municipalities and the development of gender equality action plans.
In addition to her managerial role, Donjeta brings several years of experience in public relations, having played a key role in organising numerous PR events and leading impactful online campaigns. Her communications expertise has been instrumental in raising awareness and strengthening stakeholder engagement.
Donjeta has been involved with the Kosovo Oral History Initiative since its early days, contributing significantly by filming the majority of interviews and actively participating in the organisation of exhibitions and related events. Her work has been vital in preserving and sharing the oral histories of Kosovo.
Alongside these roles, Donjeta has contributed as a mentor and engaged with various organisations throughout the Balkans, supporting women’s rights, community development, and youth empowerment initiatives.
Donjeta studied Media and Communication at UBT College in Pristina.
In addition to her native Albanian, she is fluent in English.