mbikëqyrës

Mbikëqyrës is a noun in Albanian meaning supervisor, overseer, or watcher. The term denotes a person responsible for monitoring activities, ensuring compliance with rules, quality control, safety standards, and performance within a project, workplace, or institution. A mbikëqyrës may supervise workers, coordinate tasks, review procedures, report findings to higher management, and take corrective actions when deviations occur.

Etymology: The word derives from the prefix mbikë- meaning over or above and from qyrë (eye), reflecting the idea of looking over a situation. The masculine form is mbikëqyrës; the feminine form is mbikëqyrëse. The concept parallels the English term supervisor or overseer and is used across various sectors.

Contexts and roles: In construction, a mbikëqyrës ensures safety, compliance with plans, and timeliness. In factories or service organizations, they monitor performance, adherence to procedures, and quality control. In public administration or education, mbikëqyrës may supervise inspections, exam proctoring, or service delivery. The role is often managerial but can be mid-level or frontline, depending on the organization’s structure and needs.

Related terms: inspektor, kontrollor, menaxher, supervisor. The mbikëqyrës role is sometimes interchangeable with these terms depending on context, though it commonly emphasizes oversight and compliance across operations.