Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 15 years of experience as a Procurement Expert, the professional has specialized in infrastructure projects funded by international financial institutions. With extensive knowledge of PRAG procedures and FIDIC Conditions of Contracts, they have demonstrated skills in project management, procurement, and negotiation. The expert has a proven track record in preparing tender dossiers and managing procurement processes. Leadership roles have included leading teams and contributing to successful project implementations across multiple sectors, such as infrastructure and public buildings, in various countries. Their technical expertise is complemented by excellent communication and reporting skills.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors including the EBRD, EIB, CEB, and EU Delegation on infrastructure projects. Their involvement encompasses project implementation, technical assistance, and evaluations. They have worked in thematic areas like infrastructure and governance on both regional and national scales. Geographic locations of their work include Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Turkey, Albania, North Macedonia, Croatia, Sierra Leone, Lebanon, and Syria.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across sectors such as logistics, procurement, and architecture, focusing primarily on infrastructure projects. Previously held roles such as Procurement Expert and Project Manager, with responsibilities in project implementation, tender preparation, and evaluation processes. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating procurement practices within infrastructure development. Their work spans regional and country-specific projects, particularly in the Balkan region, contributing to public building construction, road development, and educational facility enhancement. Extensive geographic experience in the Balkan region includes long-term assignments in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and North Macedonia, with additional work in Turkey, Albania, Croatia, Sierra Leone, Lebanon, and Syria. Familiarity with local governance and regional development issues is particularly notable in Bosnia and Herzegovina, where they have contributed to numerous infrastructure and procurement projects.

Languages and education

With a background in languages, the expert is fluent in Bosnian, English, and Serbo-Croatian, with a good command of French. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams on international projects. The expert holds a degree as a Graduated Engineer of Architecture from the University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, obtained between 1987 and 1993. Additionally, they have a diploma as a Civil Engineering Technician from the Secondary Technical School in Sarajevo, completed from 1983 to 1987.