Business Administration graduate with extensive experience and professional achievements in project management, following all life cycle stages, with more than 30 internationally funded assignments implemented in more than 15 countries globally, including countries of the Western Balkan/Southeast Europe. Very well experienced in coordination and management of EC funded projects, both Technical Assistance (TA) projects and Framework Contracts (FWC). Experienced in coordination and management of programmes and projects at central and local levels funded by various financial institutions and international donors (EU, EBRD, EIB, Sida, World Bank, etc). Proficient in managing projects related to Infrastructure, Socio-Economic Development and Social Inclusion, Energy, as well as Education and Health. Possessing strong and diverse knowledge of EU/EBRD procedures, PRAG, Red FIDIC Conditions of Contract, as well as good knowledge of development of national and local action plans.- Valuable experience in infrastructure, municipal support, institutional development and public administration: 15 years’ experience in managing the implementation of internationally funded projects;- Ensuring proper execution of existing contracts under implementation: respecting budget and time scales, maintaining regular contacts with experts’ teams, coordination and follow up of activities, financial control of costs and incomes against budget;- Highly experienced in preparation of reports and other project artefacts related to different stages of infrastructure development projects, as well as technical assistance support projects;- Participation in preparation of offers and technical proposals as response to published “calls for proposals”;- Experience with procurement, monitoring and audit procedures; visibility guidelines and reporting;- Comprehensive understanding of the geo-political situation in Western Balkan/Southeast Europe.- Excellent communication and organisational skills: fully fluent in English and local languages of Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Macedonia and Serbia.Specialities: - Project management;- European Commission's TA projects and FWC; - Preparation of tenders / bids / offers, communication/negotiation and planning/coordination; - Recruitment and contracting of independent experts/consultants and external suppliers;- Market research; - Training;- Sales. Skills:- Proficient in Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook);- Good user skills of ERP and Web CMS;- Basic knowledge of Photoshop and InDesign.
Listed skills include Project Management, Analysis, Business Planning, Project Planning, and 35 others.