Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 20 years of experience, the professional has developed a strong foundation in multiple sectors. Key qualifications include six years in the banking sector, where responsibilities involved SME loan provision and financial arrangements. With five years providing technical assistance to government institutions, the expert has led significant projects like the Purchase of Apartments Component under the Balkans Regional Housing Programme. Expertise spans contract law, public procurement, and grant management. Notable accomplishments include increasing bank deposits by 56% in one operational year. Leadership roles have included positions such as Legal and Contract Expert and Bank Branch Manager.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors, including the European Union, in development cooperation efforts. The professional's involvement has encompassed project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building. Career highlights include working on the Regional Housing Programme, aimed at providing housing solutions across multiple countries, and the Livelihood Enhancement for the Most Vulnerable Roma Communities in Belgrade project. These initiatives were regional and national in scope, focusing on infrastructure and housing solutions within Serbia.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in community development, NGOs, fundraising, migration, law, trade, financial services, and audit, the expert has held roles such as Legal and Contract Expert, Bank Branch Manager, and Treasury Director. Responsibilities have included SME loan provision, grant management, and legal support for infrastructure projects. Interdisciplinary knowledge covers public procurement and regulatory frameworks. The geographic focus has primarily been on Serbia, with involvement in both local and international initiatives, providing significant expertise in local governance and regional development issues.

Languages and education

The professional is a native Serbian speaker and fluent in English, demonstrating top proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing. Language skills have been utilized in professional settings, including working in multicultural teams and providing legal and technical support for international projects. Educational background includes a Master of Law (LLM) from the University of Kragujevac Faculty of Law in Serbia, completed between 2004 and 2006, and a Bachelor of Law (LLB) from the University of Belgrade Faculty of Law in Serbia, completed from 1998 to 2004.