Key skills and expertise

With 17 years of experience, this senior project management, procurement, and grant management specialist brings a wealth of expertise in project management, IFI procurement, grant management, and capacity building. Career highlights include leading international projects funded by organizations such as the World Bank and EBRD, with a focus on infrastructure and water sectors. Responsibilities have included managing project teams, developing procurement strategies, and ensuring compliance with international regulations, demonstrating leadership in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has worked across diverse projects involving international donors such as the World Bank, EBRD, WBJF, KFW, GIZ, Australian Aid-DFAT, and the Delegation of the European Committee. This involvement has encompassed project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building across sectors like infrastructure, water, and sanitation. Projects have been regional and national in scope, taking place in countries such as Serbia, the Philippines, Solomon Islands, and Indonesia.

Sectors and geographic focus

Previously held roles such as Procurement and Grants Manager, Project Coordinator, and Independent Consultant, the expert has worked across sectors including logistics, macroeconomics and public finance, procurement, water and sanitation, and public administration. Cross-cutting expertise includes project design and management, capacity building, and sustainable development. The expert's work spans regional and country-specific projects in areas like infrastructure and water management, with a focus on effective procurement and grant management strategies. Extensive geographic experience includes Serbia, Belgium, Indonesia, Solomon Islands, Italy, and the Philippines, demonstrating deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, particularly in Serbia, where involvement in long-term projects has been significant.

Languages and education

With a background in language proficiency, the expert is a native Hungarian speaker and fluent in English and Serbian/Croatian, with proficiency in Italian. These language skills have been utilized in various international contexts, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams, supporting effective communication and project coordination in diverse professional settings. Educational background includes a Master of Public Procurement-Global Procurement 2nd Level Master from The University of Rome Tor Vergata - School of Economics, Italy, as well as a Master of Economics in the Business Environment of the European Union and a Bachelor of Economics in Domestic and Foreign Trade and Law, both from the University of Novi Sad, Serbia.