Sokol Haxhiu

Sokol Haxhiu is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in program management and diplomatic relations, currently serving as Programme Manager at DCAF - Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance since June 2025. Prior roles include Country Director at DAI from August 2023 to June 2025, and Country Representative at Westminster Foundation for Democracy from December 2018 to August 2023. Sokol has also held significant positions at the Embassy of Switzerland as National Programme Officer and as a ccNSO Counselor with ICANN. Previous roles encompass Executive Director at the Center for Development and Technology and National Cluster Manager at UNDP. Sokol began a career in the public sector as the Head of ICT Department for the Municipality of Tirana. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Management from Oklahoma State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from Harding University. Additionally, studies were completed at the University of Basel and Université de Fribourg in Decentralization and Local Government.