Experience

Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)

• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Policy Analyst

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  - Managing the overall coordination activities in RCC on the Common Regional Market (CRM) agenda and producing inputs from a horizontal point of view; - Overseeing and coordinating data collection, data analysis, and the development of methodological and analytical report for the annual installments of Balkan Barometer; - Coordinating gender dimension and assisting in the implementation of gender-related activities; - Coordinating the drafting of RCC budget for Programme Department, reviewing departmental budgets and developing short- and long-term budgets in close consultation with Administration Department;- Preparing speeches, briefing notes and talking points for the meetings and participation of the Secretary General at conferences and events relevant to the regional cooperation in Western Balkans and EU integration;- Providing analytical and expert support as well as technical know-how in the implementation of RCC Strategy and Work Program (SWP);- Assisting Secretary General in fulfilling reporting commitments to the donors/stakeholders of RCC, such as drafting progress/narrative/analytical reports on the RCC activities; - Supporting the organisation of events and workshops for targeted groups within the SWP 2023-2025 and CRM agenda; - Developing and maintaining relations with relevant officials from ministries and institutions of RCC’s participants, as well as from the regional organizations and initiatives involved in the implementation of the CRM 2021-2024, SWP 2023-2025 and other relevant RCC documents. Show less

• Expert on Monitoring and Reporting

  • Mar 2020 - Jan 2021

  - Supporting the preparation and development of a post-2020 strategic framework, including monitoring, reporting and donor coordination activities as part of horizontal processes;- Coordinating the gender dimension within RCC and assisting in the implementation of gender-related activities;- Streamlining RCC inputs on gender issues, monitoring and reporting on the progress of gender-related activities in the region; - Summarizing and analysing cross-department inputs within RCC and liaising with key national and international stakeholders, key domestic political and civil actors, civil society organisations, UN partners and donors in the region;- Coordinating reporting activities within RCC departments and ensuring their compliance with external requirements;- Preparing analytical briefs and memos regarding overall developments in SEE on matters related to SEE2020, post-2020 strategy, MAP REA and other issues of importance; Show less

• Junior Expert on Monitoring and Reporting

  • Jan 2019 - Mar 2020

  - Assisting in the fulfilment of horizontal processes of monitoring, reporting and donor coordination related to South East Europe (SEE)2020 and Multi-annual Action Plan for a Regional Economic Area (MAP REA);- Preparing analytical briefs and memos regarding overall developments in SEE;- Undertaking research from public sources and preparing summaries on key developments;- Collecting data (quantitative and qualitative) and completing existing databases;- Assisting in policy formulation and recommendations in areas of cooperation of RCC;- Drafting strategic and operational activities of the RCC Secretariat. Show less

• Policy and Administrative Assistant

  • Mar 2018 - Dec 2018

  - Tracking policy developments on Western Balkan countries' EU aspirations; - Writing contributions to RCC quarterly narrative reports; - Doing background research on policies related to the Western Balkans; - Contributing to the RCC Annual Report; - Writing reports from meetings and conferences; administratively supporting consultations with the European Commission (DG NEAR, DG CONNECT, DG JUST).



Luvis projekt d.o.o.

• Croatia
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Translator (RUS-ENG-CRO)

  • Oct 2017 - Feb 2022

  - Translating business correspondence, technical and project-specific documentation, and marketing leaflets in the area of Oil and Gas industry, Petrochemical industry and Energy. Working languages: English, Russian, Croatian. - Translating business correspondence, technical and project-specific documentation, and marketing leaflets in the area of Oil and Gas industry, Petrochemical industry and Energy. Working languages: English, Russian, Croatian.



Renew Europe in the European Committee of the Regions

• Belgium
• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Political Advisor Assistant

  • Sep 2017 - Feb 2018

  - Drafting briefings, carrying out research on a proposed topic, attending commission meetings, identifying and summarising documents from the European Committee of the Regions (CoR), European Commission and European Parliament, attending seminars and conferences related to activities of ALDE and of other EU institutions. - Drafting briefings, carrying out research on a proposed topic, attending commission meetings, identifying and summarising documents from the European Committee of the Regions (CoR), European Commission and European Parliament, attending seminars and conferences related to activities of ALDE and of other EU institutions.



Swedish International Liberal Center

• Sweden
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project and Research Intern

  • Feb 2017 - Jun 2017

  - Working with election observation organisations, political parties and civil activists in Belarus, Ukraine, and Russia. Writing protocols, translating (English/Russian), drafting conference agendas, conducting results and risk analysis, political party assessment, doing background research and writing reports on topics for discussion. - Working with election observation organisations, political parties and civil activists in Belarus, Ukraine, and Russia. Writing protocols, translating (English/Russian), drafting conference agendas, conducting results and risk analysis, political party assessment, doing background research and writing reports on topics for discussion.



PARLUX d.o.o.

• Zagreb, Croatia

• Freelance translator (RUS-ENG-CRO)

  • Aug 2015 - May 2017

  - Translating technical texts, documents and business correspondence related to the company's ongoing projects. Working languages: Russian, English, Croatian. - Translating technical texts, documents and business correspondence related to the company's ongoing projects. Working languages: Russian, English, Croatian.



Azonprinter

• Croatia
• Printing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Marketing and Sales Specialist

  • Sep 2014 - Aug 2015

  Sales: - Communicating with clients from all over the world in English, Russian and Spanish language; - Acting as a contact between a company and its existing and potential markets; - Maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers in person and via telephone calls and emails; - Gaining a clear understanding of customers' businesses and requirements; - Negotiating on price, costs, delivery and specifications with buyers and managers; - Demonstrating/presenting product Marketing: - Writing press releases; - Liaising with media and communicating with clients through social networks Show less



Hrvatski nogometni savez

• Croatia
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Team Liaison Officer and Interpreter

  • Jan 2012 - Jun 2014

  - Engaging in different projects executed by Croatian Football Federation. - Assisting the organization of friendly and qualification matches in both football and futsal; - Interpreting during press conferences; - Arranging training session and dealing with logistic issues. - Engaging in different projects executed by Croatian Football Federation. - Assisting the organization of friendly and qualification matches in both football and futsal; - Interpreting during press conferences; - Arranging training session and dealing with logistic issues.



Saint-Petersburg International Economic Forum Foundation

• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Liasion Officer

  • Mar 2014 - May 2014

  A member of the organisational staff of the SPIEF- a leading economic and business event held annually in Saint Petersburg: Obtained necessary training; tasks included the work in congress halls during plenary sessions; auditorium preparation; logistic support; resolving protocol problems Chosen to be among best 20 temporary staff employees. A member of the organisational staff of the SPIEF- a leading economic and business event held annually in Saint Petersburg: Obtained necessary training; tasks included the work in congress halls during plenary sessions; auditorium preparation; logistic support; resolving protocol problems Chosen to be among best 20 temporary staff employees.