Key skills and expertise.

With over 32 years of experience in civil engineering, the professional specializes in water management, urban planning, and infrastructure projects. Proficiency in FIDIC contract management and EU water acquis implementation underscores their technical acumen. Having led projects across Europe and the Caribbean, the expert excels in delivering technical assistance, design review, and construction supervision. Career highlights include managing multi-million euro projects and guiding teams in strategic environmental assessments and river basin management. Previously held roles such as Project Manager and Team Leader demonstrate their expertise in project cycle phases and procurement processes.

Project experience and donor exposure.

Bringing extensive experience with international donors, the expert has collaborated with organizations such as the EU, EIB, EBRD, ADB, and kfW. Their involvement spans technical assistance, project management, design review, and evaluation services. Worked across diverse infrastructure projects, particularly in water management and wastewater treatment, in regions including Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Georgia, and Cyprus. These projects range from regional to national scales, focusing on implementing EU water acquis and sustainable urban development principles.

Sectors and geographic focus.

The background includes positions in key sectors such as environment and natural resource management, urban development, pollution and waste management, civil engineering, and water and sanitation. Responsibilities have included roles such as Project Manager, Team Leader, and Evaluation Expert, providing consulting services in project design, cost analysis, and construction supervision. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise covers strategic environmental assessments and river basin management. Geographic experience spans regional and country-specific projects in Eastern Europe and the Caribbean, focusing on sustainable infrastructure development and compliance with EU regulations. Extensive geographic experience includes significant projects in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Georgia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Saint Lucia, and Albania. Familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, particularly in water management and infrastructure projects, highlights region-specific expertise.

Languages and education.

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is a native Serbian speaker and possesses excellent proficiency in English, rated at CEFR C1 level. These language skills have been utilized extensively in international projects across Europe and the Caribbean, facilitating collaboration with multilingual teams and engaging in technical documentation and project management. Additionally, proficiency in Macedonian and Serbian aids communication in regional initiatives. The educational background includes a Master of Science in Civil Engineering with a focus on water management and related disciplines from the University of Belgrade, Serbia. Further qualifications include a Construction Project Management Course at the University of Belgrade and a Specialization Course in Sustainable Urban Planning at the Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The expert also attended a workshop at the European Academy for Urban Environment in Berlin, Germany.