Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 25 years of experience in the public and private sectors, the expert specializes in sustainable energy, climate finance, and economic development. They have led international projects, developing green financing mechanisms and facilitating investment in energy efficiency and renewable energy. With advanced skills in financial modeling and project management, the expert has successfully implemented initiatives across Europe and Asia. Career highlights include establishing financing mechanisms for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects and delivering training in multicultural environments. Previously held leadership roles involved managing teams of engineers and economists to achieve strategic goals.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the EIB, World Bank, UNDP, EBRD, and GIZ, providing technical assistance, project implementation, and capacity building. Their work spans sectors like sustainable energy, climate finance, and infrastructure. They have contributed to regional and national projects across Europe, Central Asia, and the Western Balkans, including countries like Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and North Macedonia. Responsibilities have included developing green financing mechanisms, conducting evaluations, and supporting local economic development through innovative financial models.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors including energy, environment, finance, and sustainable development. Roles such as Senior Finance Expert, Team Leader, and City Finance Specialist have focused on investment facilitation, climate finance, and economic development. The expert's cross-cutting expertise includes developing green financing mechanisms and integrating ESG principles into project strategies. Geographic scope spans Europe, Asia, and the Western Balkans, implementing regional and country-specific projects addressing energy efficiency, renewable energy, and infrastructure development. Extensive geographic experience includes significant work in the Western Balkans, Central Asia, and countries like Bangladesh and Jamaica, with deep familiarity with regional development issues and local governance.

Languages and education

With a background in languages, the expert is a native speaker of Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian, and is fluent in English with top proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing. These language skills have been utilized extensively in international project settings, working with multilingual teams across Europe and Asia. Additionally, the expert has basic proficiency in Macedonian, which supports work in the Balkans region. The expert holds a Master of Science in Economics and a Bachelor of Economics in Finance and Accounting from the Faculty of Economics, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. These degrees provide a strong foundation in economic theory and financial analysis, supporting an extensive career in finance and sustainable development sectors.