Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 15 years of experience in international development, the expert specializes in project management within conflict-affected regions. With a strong track record in managing projects for major donors such as the World Bank/IFC and USAID, the expert has extensive experience in economic growth and private sector development initiatives. Career highlights include leading projects valued at up to $14 million and holding key leadership roles such as Country Manager and Regional Consultant. Successfully implementing and evaluating programs across Southeast Europe, South Asia, and the West Bank, the expert has contributed significantly to both unilateral and regional initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with major international donors, including the World Bank/IFC, USAID, Austrian Development Cooperation, and SIDA. Their involvement has encompassed project implementation, technical assistance, and evaluations in international development cooperation projects, focusing on economic growth and private sector development. Projects have varied in scale, including regional and national initiatives, with a geographic focus on conflict-affected areas such as Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Macedonia, Albania, Nepal, and the West Bank.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in diverse sectors, the expert has worked in monitoring and evaluation, public sector governance, organizational development, private sector and trade, project management, and marketing and media. Previously held roles include Country Manager, Regional Consultant, and Project Manager, demonstrating a strong capacity for leadership and strategic oversight. Responsibilities have included managing economic growth initiatives and private sector development projects in conflict-affected regions, with a geographic scope covering Southeast Europe, South Asia, and the West Bank. The expert's extensive geographic experience includes work in Southeast Europe, notably Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Macedonia, and Albania, as well as in South Asia, particularly Nepal, and the West Bank. This work has involved managing projects in conflict-affected areas and engaging with local governance and regional development issues. Additionally, experience in Washington, DC, contributes to a broad international perspective.

Languages and education

With full professional proficiency in English, the expert has used this language extensively in international settings and multilingual teams. Native-level skills in Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian enable effective communication and collaboration in various regional projects, proving instrumental in managing complex projects across diverse geographical locations. The expert holds an M.B.A. in International Masters of Business Administration from IEDC Bled School of Management, Slovenia, obtained in 2007, and a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from the University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, in 2004. These academic credentials highlight a strong foundation in business administration and marketing.