Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 30 years of experience, the expert is adept in business development, project management, and investments. They have managed international projects, offering financial advisory services, conducting feasibility studies, and performing due diligence. Their expertise spans sectors such as water, sanitation, and economic development. Responsibilities have included leading multidisciplinary teams, coordinating multilateral funded projects, and fostering SME development. Their skills in digitalization of enterprises and strategic planning have led to significant accomplishments, such as developing legal packages for economic zones and implementing funding programs for SMEs, yielding substantial economic impact.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with notable international donors, including the World Bank, UNICEF, KfW, GIZ, and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. Their involvement has encompassed project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in sectors like water and sanitation, economic development, and SME support. With projects ranging from regional to national scope, their work has spanned locations such as Tanzania, Kosovo, Ethiopia, Albania, and South Sudan. The expert's contributions have enhanced governance, infrastructure, and education through these collaborations.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in macro-economy, public finance, administration, private sector trade, research and innovation, and financial services, the expert has held roles such as project manager, financial expert, and consultant. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes digitalization of enterprises and SME development. They have worked across diverse projects involving infrastructure in rural development and economic zones, covering Europe, Asia, and Africa. The expert has been involved in regional and country-specific initiatives, providing strategic planning and capacity building while navigating diverse cultural and governance contexts.

The expert's geographic experience encompasses Europe, America, Asia, and Africa, with work conducted in Albania, Kosovo, Greece, the USA, Japan, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Armenia, Sudan, Somalia, Uganda, and Tanzania. They have demonstrated deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, particularly in Albania and Kosovo, where they have been engaged in long-term assignments. Their career highlights include significant contributions to regional development and capacity building, leveraging their understanding of cultural dynamics and local governance structures.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English, French, and Italian, with native proficiency in Albanian. They have demonstrated C2-level competence in English and Italian, and B2-level in French. These language skills have been utilized in various international settings, including project management and collaboration with multilingual teams. The expert has effectively used these languages in professional contexts, contributing to successful communication and collaboration in international development projects.

With an academic foundation in business management and finance, the expert holds a PhD in Business Management with a focus on Management Information Systems from the European University of Tirana, Albania. They also obtained an MBA in Project Management from George Washington University, USA, and a Master’s degree in International Cooperation from Kobe University, Japan. Their educational background is further strengthened by a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting from the University of Tirana, Albania.