Key skills and expertise

With 22 years of experience, the expert excels in environmental impact assessment, GIS data analysis, and hydraulic modeling. Proficient in ESRI ArcGIS and hydraulic applications like DHI MIKE and HEC-RAS, the expert has contributed to both local and international projects, including World Bank initiatives. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, and procurement. Accomplishments feature successful project designs and feasibility studies for EU-financed projects. The expert has demonstrated leadership in environmental management, conservation, and infrastructure development across Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with the World Bank on the Solid Waste Management project in Bosnia and Herzegovina, focusing on project implementation and procurement. This involvement entailed managing components such as project designs for landfill sites, supply of machinery, and waste collection systems. The work was conducted at a regional level, specifically within the Tuzla region. The thematic focus was on infrastructure development in the waste management sector.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across sectors including environment and natural resource management, urban development, civil engineering, and water and sanitation. Previously held roles have included project implementation, environmental impact assessment, GIS data analysis, and hydraulic modeling. The expert's interdisciplinary knowledge encompasses infrastructure development in environmental projects, with a regional focus on Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia. This cross-cutting expertise facilitates effective project execution and management within these sectors. Extensive geographic experience in these countries has led to a deep understanding of local governance and regional development issues, particularly in infrastructure and environmental management.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in Bosnian, Croatian, and English, with top competence in reading, speaking, and writing. These language skills have been applied in various professional contexts, including in-country work in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia, as well as translation tasks for EU-funded project documentation. The expert's multilingual capabilities have facilitated effective communication within international and multilingual teams. The educational background includes a Master of Science in Geographical Information Systems from the University of Salzburg, Austria, and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences from the University of Greenwich, United Kingdom. These degrees reflect a strong foundation in GIS and environmental sciences, with academic modules covering project management, databases, programming, GIS applications, remote sensing, environmental impact assessment, and environmental management.