Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 36 years of experience in civil engineering and environmental management, the expert has spent more than 26 years in international roles and over 20 years in management positions. Responsibilities have included leading multi-disciplinary teams on projects totaling over €2.7 billion, with a focus on water and sanitation, environmental management, and infrastructure. The expert possesses strong procurement and contract management skills, coupled with extensive experience in EU and IFI-funded projects. Career highlights include preparing over 119 feasibility studies and securing funding for major infrastructure projects, demonstrating leadership in strategic planning, project implementation, and capacity building.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors such as the European Commission, World Bank, EBRD, EIB, KfW, and Austrian Development Agency, the expert's involvement encompasses project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building. Primarily working in infrastructure, environmental management, and water and sanitation sectors, the expert has been involved in regional and sector-specific projects across geographic locations like the Western Balkans, Middle East, and Europe, including countries such as Albania, Serbia, Montenegro, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors such as environmental management, water and sanitation, civil engineering, and infrastructure development, the expert has held leadership roles including Team Leader and Project Manager, overseeing strategic planning and project implementation. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating infrastructure with rural and urban development and natural resource management. The expert's work spans regional and country-specific projects in Europe and the Balkans, emphasizing capacity building, procurement, and contract management. Their cross-cutting knowledge supports sustainable development and compliance with international standards. Extensive geographic experience includes long-term assignments in Austria, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Romania. The expert has demonstrated deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues, particularly in the Western Balkans. Their work has also extended to Turkey, Ukraine, and Egypt, focusing on infrastructure, environmental management, and capacity building. The expert's recurring involvement in these regions underscores their expertise in navigating complex international projects and fostering local development.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English, German, and Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian, with competence in reading, speaking, and writing. These language skills have been utilized in managing international projects, working with multilingual teams, and collaborating with local and international stakeholders across Europe and the Balkans. The expert holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering and Water Management from the University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences in Austria. They completed postgraduate studies in Environmental Protection at the same university and a Postgraduate degree in Economics and Management from the Institute Venetia in Austria. Additionally, they obtained a Public Management Certificate from the Academy of Public Administration in Austria and a Quality Management certification (ISO 9000 & ISO 17000) from the Federal Ministry of Economy, Austria.