Key skills and expertise

With 21 years of experience in environmental and landscape management, the expert possesses advanced skills in environmental impact assessments, strategic planning, and GIS data analysis. Proficient in managing projects across sectors like infrastructure, waste management, and renewable energy, the expert has led teams in both local and international initiatives. Responsibilities have included client relationship management, team supervision, and quality control. Career highlights include successfully preparing and managing numerous environmental assessments and strategic documents, ensuring compliance with EU and national regulations.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Investment Bank (EIB). Involvement includes technical assistance and project documentation preparation for infrastructure projects like gas pipelines and renewable energy initiatives. The work spans regional and national scopes across the Western Balkans, including countries such as North Macedonia, Kosovo, and Albania. The projects focus on environmental and social impact assessments, ensuring compliance with international environmental standards and donor requirements.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including rural development, environment and natural resource management, monitoring and evaluation, pollution and waste management, and architecture and design. Roles have included project management, environmental and landscape expertise, and team leadership. The expert's interdisciplinary knowledge encompasses infrastructure projects in environmental contexts, such as highways, ports, and renewable energy. Geographic scope includes regional projects throughout the Western Balkans, with a focus on integrating sustainable practices into sectoral development. Extensive geographic experience across the Western Balkans includes significant work in Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia. This includes long-term assignments and recurring projects in Croatia, providing deep familiarity with regional development issues and local governance. The expert's work in these countries involves environmental assessments and strategic planning, reflecting a comprehensive understanding of the cultural and environmental dynamics within these regions.

Languages and education

The expert is a native Croatian speaker and is fluent in English and German, with proficiency levels at C1. Additionally, the expert has basic proficiency in French, with levels ranging from A1 to A2. These language skills have been utilized in professional settings across multiple countries, facilitating effective communication in multilingual teams and international projects. The expert holds a Master of Landscape Architecture from the University of Zagreb, Faculty of Agriculture – Department of Ornamental Plants, Landscape Architecture and Garden Art, located in Zagreb, Croatia. This advanced degree focused on landscape architecture, providing a strong foundation for the expert's extensive career in environmental and landscape management.