Key skills and expertise.

With 28 years of experience, the expert specializes in procurement, administration, and training, with significant expertise in public procurement systems. They have led international projects across various sectors, improving procurement systems for organizations like SADC and developing training programs for ESPON staff. Key responsibilities have included directing procurement consulting services, overseeing compliance frameworks, and managing large-scale projects. Accomplishments include automating procurement processes and enhancing organizational capacity through strategic training and mentorship.

Project experience and donor exposure.

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the European Union, African Development Bank, World Bank, and GIZ. Involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, capacity building, and evaluations. Thematic areas span governance, health, education, and procurement. Projects have been regional and national in scope, taking place in countries including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Vietnam, Botswana, Pakistan, and the Western Balkans.

Sectors and geographic focus.

The expert has worked across key sectors such as procurement, administration, training, finance, and resource management. They have held roles including director, procurement expert, and project manager, with responsibilities in policy revision, system automation, and capacity building. Cross-cutting expertise includes integrating ICT in procurement processes and managing international development projects. The geographic scope of their work includes regional and country-specific projects in Europe, Asia, and Africa, with a strong focus on enhancing institutional capacities and governance frameworks.

The expert has extensive geographic experience across Europe, Asia, and Africa, with significant involvement in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia, and Botswana. They have worked on long-term assignments in countries such as Vietnam, Lebanon, and Syria, demonstrating deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues. The expert's work has spanned diverse cultural and political contexts, contributing to their expertise in international development and procurement systems.

Languages and education.

The expert is a native speaker of Croatian, Bosnian, and Serbian, and is fluent in English. They possess intermediate proficiency in Slovenian and basic skills in Italian. These language skills have been utilized in diverse international contexts, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams across Europe, Asia, and Africa.

The expert holds an Executive MBA from IEDC Business School in Slovenia, completed in 2007. Additionally, they earned a degree in Economics from Economy College CB in Bosnia and Herzegovina, completed in 1998. Prior to this, the expert attended Gymnasium in Savudrija, Croatia, for secondary education. These academic credentials underscore a strong foundation in business administration and economics.