Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 17 years of experience in diplomacy, the expert excels in mediation, dialogue facilitation, and migration management. Career highlights include leading international projects in the Balkans, particularly in North Macedonia, where they were involved in EU-funded initiatives. Previously held roles such as Deputy Head of Mission at the Czech Embassy in Skopje, where responsibilities included facilitating bilateral cooperation and capacity building. The expert's analytical and drafting skills are underpinned by a solid academic foundation in law and history. They have also contributed significantly to project management, including efforts with the EU Trust Fund for Africa and other international development initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with the European Commission through the EU Trust Fund for Africa, serving as the national representative and coordinating with the Czech administration, mainly the Ministry of Interior. This role involved managing national contributions and negotiating with the European Commission. The work focused on migration management and capacity building, with a regional scope covering Sub-Saharan Africa. Additionally, they have been involved in project management and implementation in North Macedonia, including EU-funded initiatives aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation and understanding between regional entities.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors including civil society, NGOs, monitoring and evaluation, conflict resolution, public administration, and institutional development. Responsibilities have included roles such as Deputy Head of Mission, Diplomatic Assistant, and Desk Officer, with duties in project management, migration policy, and bilateral cooperation. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise encompasses EU project management and international relations, with a focus on migration and security. The geographic scope of work includes Europe and Africa, with significant assignments in North Macedonia, Nigeria, and the Czech Republic, emphasizing regional and country-specific initiatives. Extensive geographic experience also includes roles in Belgium, Bulgaria, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Kosovo, and Nigeria, reflecting a comprehensive understanding of regional development issues and international cooperation.

Languages and education

With a background in languages, the expert is fluent in Czech, English, and French, with professional proficiency in Macedonian. These language skills have been utilized extensively in diplomatic roles, including in-country work in North Macedonia and Nigeria, supporting work in multilingual teams and facilitating effective communication in international projects. Additionally, they have experience in translation tasks, demonstrated by translating a book from English to Czech. The expert holds a Master Degree in Law from Charles University, Faculty of Law, Prague, Czech Republic, with a thesis on EU-ACP cooperation. Additionally, a Master Degree in History was obtained from Charles University, Faculty of Arts, Prague, focusing on French arms exports to China. The expert also completed an Erasmus program in History at Université Paris-Sorbonne, Paris IV, France, and earned a Diplôme d’université de droit français from Université Paris I (Panthéon-Assas) in collaboration with Charles University.