Expert on Developing a Demonstration Farm Model

• Feb 2021 - Present

GROWING RURAL OPPORTUNITIES ACTIVITY IN UKRAINE (AGRO) , International Technical Assistance Project Review of prioritization areas for the creation of demonstrations and criteria for the selection of participants; Rules of interaction of owners of demonstration farms and motivational tools for demonstration activities; Overview of tools and resources available for the demonstration farms: promotion, marketing, and capitalization of the demonstration farm activities; Recommendations on the interaction of key players in the agricultural market: research and education, advisory, field specific associations and agribusiness enterprises; Supporting the cycle of demo activities, Defining the strategy and step-by-step stages of implementation of demonstration activities, starting with a clear definition of the purpose, objectives, intermediate stages of implementation, as well as assessing the performance efficiency of the demonstration farm and its impact on the dissemination of innovations; Development of recommendations for networking and creation of tools for accumulation and dissemination of experience, as well as integration into the European network of the demonstration farms; Technical support of the local provider of the creation of the "Demo-Farm" national network

Senior expert for Study of Serbian Farm Advisory System

• Dec 2020 - Present

"Capacity building for the alignment with the acquis in the area of agriculture, rural development, food safety, veterinary and phytosanitary policy” - Analysis of existing Serbian Farm Advisory System (FAS) and proposal for strategic reform possibilities for implementation of EU CAP measures in Serbia- Presentation of the drafted Gap Analysis Report to the main beneficiaries and other involved stakeholders- Providing support in the needed amendment of legal acts related to Farm Advisory System, to be in line with EU rules- Drafting ToR for a specific project (EU or other donors funded) to be launched to support the full alignment of Serbian FAS with EU Acquis

Senior expert for knowledge, innovation and food safety

• Nov 2018 - Present

Project STARS: “Strategic Transformation in Agriculture and Rural Space” - Assessment of the agriculture knowledge & innovation systems in Croatia, research and development activities and digital transformation in agriculture- Assessment of Food safety system in Croatia, legal basis, activities and stakeholders- Discussion with stakeholders and beneficiaries, prioritization - Drafting of the national strategic vision for development of a comprehensive system for knowledge and innovation in the agri-food sector - with specific goals, action plans and result indicators

Senior expert for farm advisory services (KE2)

• May 2017 - Present

- Assessment and analysis of the current legal, institutional andadministrative framework of the agriculture advisory services- Assessment of the current capacity of the agriculture advisory services to select, prepareand disseminate technical and managerial information to farmers- Proposal on the organization of agriculture advisory services- Assisting the establishment of cooperation between the agriculture advisory servicesand other sources of information such as private extension providers, farmerassociations, Agricultural University and technical bodies under the Ministry ofAgriculture, Rural Development and Water Administration- Organization of the national forum for livestock agriculture advisory services andinformation services

Senior Expert for Cross-compliance in livestock sector

• Mar 2017 - Jun 2017

- Development of content of a ‘Manual for Agricultural Advisors” - comprising environmental, food safety, animal health and welfare regulations and standards (Cross-compliance)- A Cross Compliance checklist for use by the agriculture advisors when undertaking the assessment of the situation on farm- A system for reporting by advisors when undertaking the assessment of the farm diagnostics.- Delivery of training for advisors

Senior Advisory Services Measure Programming Expert

• Dec 2016 - May 2017

• Development of the advisory services implementation guidelines and relevant procedures tailor-made for advisors• Development of the relevant templates and checklists required for the implementation of the advisory service packages

Independent Consultant

• Feb 2017 - Present

- Project management- Farm advisory / extension services / Agriculture Knowledge and Innovation Systems - AKIS- Education and training systems in agri-food sector - Livestock production - genetics, breeding, farm management, nutrition, animal health and welfare, waste management, value chains development- Environmental impact of agriculture (GHG emissions, Good Agriculture Practices, sustainable livestock production)- Food safety- Rural development measures - knowledge transfer in rural areas- Key Expert on EU funded projects

Consultant (Livestock/ climate change)

• Aug 2020 - Feb 2021

“GCF Guyana Ecosystem Resilience”- Conducting of technical studies and analyses related to livestock production - Leading livestock-related sections of the assessment of climate impacts and Vulnerability- Leading livestock-related sections of assessment of needs for implementation of climate resilient crop varieties and climate resilient agriculture- GCF project proposal- Delivery of validation workshop with key stakeholders

International Consultant for Uzbek Advisory Services, Strategy, Action Plan & UAKIS

• Apr 2020 - Jun 2020

• Coordination and facilitation of a consultation activities on the development of an Uzbek Advisory Service, engaging public and private sector stakeholders in the process. • Analysis of the feedback's produced by the workshops and their inclusion in the final proposal od actions Support for incorporating the main proposals for the development of the Uzbek Advisory Services within the main AKIS Strategy; • Refinement of the proposals for the development of an Uzbekistan Advisory Services, based on feedback and suggestions from the MoA AKIS Working Group and AKIS external technical advisory group;.kjh• Support for development of sequenced actions which will form part of the AKIS Roadmap, envisaged to be included as a dedicated Annex of a new Presidential Decree for adoption of the AKIS Strategy; • Support for the elaboration of a more detailed set of actions to guide the first 12 months of implementation, including details of target piloting actions for the launch of the new service.

Associate Consultant

• Oct 2019 - Nov 2019

• Project formulation, qualitative and quantitative research of subjects related to sustainable energy and climate change• Definition of strategies and interventions based on the situation analysis, best practice and client requirements• Management of delivery of assignments and tasks• Management of inputs from co-workers and external contractors (international and local consultants) to deliver our services on time and consistent with our quality standards• Tender preparation• Project-related marketing, including writing project profiles

Senior rural development expert

• May 2019 - Nov 2019

- Comprehensive analysis of the farm advisory/extension services in Turkey including GAP analysis and needs assessment - Development and implementation of training program for farm advisors / extension - related to IPARD measures and requirements, environmental, food safety, animal and plant health and animal welfare regulations and standards- Expert assistance in development of new IPARD measures

Expert for FAS and Food safety

• Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

- development of farm advisory system (FAS) guidelines for advisors- development of training material on Animal identification- development of training material on Food safety - general context and animal products

Director

• Dec 2013 - Feb 2017

• Organization and managing of the farm and forestry extension services (300 employees)• Restructuring of the organization - merging with Forestry advisory service, introduction of new services, co-financing from EU funds and other sources• Presentation of the institution in the country and abroad • Cooperation with related institutions, stakeholders and customers• Cooperation with international FAS Associations and advisory services - EUFRAS, IALB, SEASN, GFRAS

Expert

• Jan 2012 - Feb 2017

Expert missions, lectures and trainings in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Turkey and Ukraine on agriculture policy, rural development and farm advisory (extension) systems

member

• 2016 - 2016

Senior expert advisor

• Apr 2013 - Dec 2013

• Advising on development strategies, preparing of documents• Advising on investments and projects in food production• Cooperation with related institutions, stakeholders and clients, documentation and records

Project manager

• Jul 2008 - Dec 2012

• Planning, organizing and coordinating of overall activities under the WB/GEF "Agriculture Pollution Control Project" • Cooperation with national and international stakeholder institutions (World bank, Croatian Extension institute, Croatian waters, Faculty of agronomy, Paying agency...)• Coordination of investment programs, research and development activities• Financial planing and budgeting • Monitoring, evaluation and reporting• Capacity building of clients

Sector manager

• Dec 2004 - Jul 2008

• Management of teams in animal genetic and reproduction center "Stanci" Gavrilovic• Introducing quality and food safety standards, waste management• Supervising teams and technical systems• Animal health, nutrition and welfare • Commercial business and marketing, documentation and records

Martial Arts Instructor

• Sep 2001 - Jun 2005

Budokai is a modern school of martial art. It connects three large groups of martial arts: wrestling, boxing and handling of traditional weapons - for defense or sports results.

Regional sales manager

• Nov 2002 - Aug 2004

• Sales and marketing of animal food and contemporary nutrition systems in livestock production• Organizing and performing educational events for agricultural manufacturers• Counseling of farmers in nutrition and farm management• Financial planing, budgeting and reporting• Customers care and support

Freelance Photographer

• Oct 2001 - Jul 2004

Wedding photography PortraitsCommercial photography

Project officer

• Oct 2001 - Nov 2002

• Organizing and assigning of donations to farmers and agricultural associationsin order to restore agriculture, especially livestock production in war affected areas• Performing of educational seminars for farmers and agricultural associations• Organizing and assigning of donations for the Croatian Agricultural Extension Institute, local economy offices, women and youth groups• Financial planing, budgeting and reporting