Experience

International Consulting Expertise (Belgium)

• Belgium
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Team Leader/Capacity Building Expert on PPF10

  • May 2022 - Present

  Providing support to the Team Leader in the overall implementation of the project. Responsible for the preparation, daily follow-up, monitoring, and updating of the project action plan, with a special focus on the activities related to capacity building. Providing support to the Team Leader in the overall implementation of the project. Responsible for the preparation, daily follow-up, monitoring, and updating of the project action plan, with a special focus on the activities related to capacity building.



EU CONSULTING

• Serbia

• Senior Principal Consultant/Owner

  • Mar 2018 - Present



NIRAS International Consulting

• Denmark
• Business Consulting and Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Grant Proposal Development Expert/Trainer

  • Feb 2022 - Oct 2022

  EU funded project “Setting up a Grants Support Team to support the implementation of grant schemes for the Turkish Cypriot community in the northern part of Cyprus” Providing assistance to the Contracting Authority during the entire cycle of preparation of the Call for Proposals, including organization of information sessions/trainings for potential applicants. Providing capacity building (including trainings) to potential applicants, with particular reference to the implementation of EU-funded grant agreements, covering (but not limited to) Project Cycle Management (PCM), needs assessment and project preparation. Show less



GFA Consulting Group GmbH

• Germany
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Procurement expert

  • May 2020 - Feb 2022

  EU TA “Establishing and strengthening of capacities of the conformity assessment bodies for the implementation of Energy Labelling and Eco-design Directives”. Capacity building and support to the Project Beneficiary institution Ministry of Mining and Energy (MoME) in the implementation of the EU funded TA project in procurement of services, as follows: Preparation of procurement documents for each procurement package following simplified tender dossier templates for Competitive negotiated procedure; Review of the ToRs assuring that all PRAG procurement principles are respected; Update of procurement documents in line with the comments delivered by the TA Team, Beneficiary and EU Delegation to Serbia; Support the process of Q&A by the invited tenderers; Guide and assist MoME and TA Team in the evaluation process acting as the Chairperson of the Evaluation Committee, responsible for coordinating the evaluation process in accordance with the procedures in PRAG and for ensuring its impartiality and transparency; Preparing a conclusion report on tender process with recommendations for contract award. Show less



ARS Progetti S.p.A.

• Italy
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Key expert 3 - Financial and monitoring expert

  • Feb 2020 - Feb 2022

  EU FWC “Support the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEFA) and Central Finance and Contracting Unit (CFCU) to effectively programme and implement grant contracts”. Capacity building and support to Project beneficiaries MEFA and the CFCU in ensuring the efficient planning, set-up and management of the EU funded grants and support to the potential grant applicants and grantees in line with PRAG provisions. Support in revision of Manuals of Procedures; Preparing the recommendations for planning of the future EU assistance; Support to contracted grant beneficiaries (grantees) by preparing tailor made Grant implementation manual; Organising training for contracted grant beneficiaries and follow-up training/discussion on implementing issues, including secondary procurement issues and preparation of tender documentation; Support to CFCU in reviewing Grants final reports and in reviewing the ex-post control procedures related to secondary procurement; Support in on-the-spot visits to grant contract beneficiaries. Show less



International Consulting Expertise (Belgium)

• Belgium
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• SNKE in the area of Grant Schemes

  • Jan 2020 - May 2021

  SNKE on TA project “Technical assistance to the grant beneficiaries in project implementation”. Providing assistance to PIU of Ministry of Science and grant beneficiaries contracted under GS “Collaborative grant scheme for innovative project ideas”, main tasks: Training Needs Assessment; Advisory services and training for PIU; Online advisory services to grant beneficiaries; Preparation of concrete training module materials and their development; Delivery of trainings for grant beneficiaries. Show less



NIRAS International Consulting

• Denmark
• Business Consulting and Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Key Expert 3 - Procurement and contract management expert

  • Feb 2019 - Dec 2020

  FWC "Support to the Albanian system for indirect management with the beneficiary country (IMBC)"Support in application of main IPA procurement and contracting procedures, and contract and grant management.Support in application of quality assurance principles to tendering documents in the context of the activities of the CFCU under IMBC.Support in application of sound financial management principles in the CFCU.Support to the establishment of a proper internal control and reporting system in theCFCU.Provision of guidance regarding the drafting / updating of manuals of procedures, checklists and other guidelines and procedures related to grants.Provision of guidance regarding operational agreements between CFCU, SPOs and final beneficiaries.Provision of guidance regarding handling of requests for information and access to documents, complaints, and court cases. Show less

• Consultant and Tender Manager

  • Apr 2018 - Mar 2019

  Supporting the implementation of the EU TA project “Support to Development of the Social Welfare Regulatory Mechanisms”, for managing Grant Scheme „Development of Effective Community Services in the Area of Education and Social Welfare at the Local Level“. Support to IPA Unit and CFCU management of the IPA Grant Scheme in the area of education and social welfare policies, in monitoring of the grant contracts implementation, review of the interim and final reports, support in assessment of requests for grant contract modifications etc.; Participating in preparation of the guidelines and manuals for grant contract implementation, reporting, visibility etc. according to PRAG rules; Participating in capacity building activities of grant beneficiaries. Consultant for management of IPA funds, procurement, grants and preparation of project proposals. Show less



Alternative Consulting

• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Grant Schemes Senior non-key expert

  • Jun 2019 - Sep 2019

  Grant Schemes expert under the EU TA project “Technical Assistance to the Operating Structure for Sectoral Operational Programme for Employment, Education and Social Policies 2015 – 2017 Montenegro (IPA II)” Responsible for increasing knowledge of potential and awarded grant beneficiaries in preparation of applications and implementation of projects in accordance with the IPA rules and PRAG requirements. Development and performance of tailor-made trainings on the preparation of application packages for potential grant beneficiaries. Supporting the IPA staff in the evaluation process of project applications. Show less



AAM Management Information Consulting Ltd.

• Hungary
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior non-key PCM training expert

  • Jul 2019 - Jul 2019

  PCM training expert under the EU TA project “Technical Assistance for Establishing the Institutional Framework for the Implementation of AIS/AES” Responsible for supporting the implementation of activities under Result 3: Improved professional capacity of Customs Administration, performing specific tasks related to Project cycle management in IPA Context training. Development and performance of training on IPA II and programming tools and mechanisms according to PRAG guidelines, improving knowledge of IPA funded contracts implementation and of the institutional framework required for IPA management under direct/indirect management. Show less



International Consulting Expertise (Belgium)

• Belgium
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior short term expert - Procurement and CFCU operational training expert

  • Apr 2018 - Dec 2018

  Strengthening capacities of the CFCU and grant beneficiaries under IPA II: • on-the-job training support to the CFCU and grant beneficiaries for effective management and implementation of grants under IPA II, • support in implementation and performance of on-the-spot checks for grant beneficiaries, • checking the Interim/Final reports, • detailed instructions regarding preparation of Guidelines for applicants, • preparation of training materials and performing presentations for checking of Procurement Plans and Secondary procurement during the implementation of Grant Contracts, for supervision and monitoring over the implementation of grant contracts and budget clearing training, • support to contracting officers regarding evaluation of Grant Schemes and performing of budget clearing process, • preparation of Guidelines for evaluation of Grant Schemes, • assisting in the budget clearing process and preparation of General remarks regarding the budget clearing process in Grant Contracts, • preparation and performing of implementation workshops for grant beneficiaries under CBC Montenegro-Kosovo programme, • proposing and working on simplification of Grant procedures, • providing ad-hoc mentoring assistance. Show less



Ecorys

• Netherlands
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior non key expert for Grants

  • Jul 2017 - Dec 2017

  Responsible for improving capacity of the staff of OS and DM bodies for the management and implementation of grants under IPA: • providing trainings on preparation of calls for proposals, evaluation of grant schemes, budget clearing, monitoring of grant contracts and grant contract implementation, together with preparation of training materials, • updating the internal Manuals and checklists, drafting Guidelines for preparation of Tender documentation for Grant award procedures; updating Guidelines for implementation of grant contracts and for budget clearing., • continuously providing on-the-job trainings (support to specific implementing issues, processing requests for amendment, financial management, specific challenges etc.), • helping in secondary procurement issues (management of secondary procurement procedures, risks related to implementation of secondary procurement, mitigation measures), • assisting management staff in monitoring activities and implementation of on-the-spot checks and • addressing ad-hoc needs of the CFCU concerning pending grant schemes. Show less



Apsolon

• Croatia
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Sep 2017 - Nov 2017

  Responsible for developing the business strategy, leading sales activities and achieving targets, developing relationships with clients and potential clients. Identifying and reporting on business opportunities in target markets and maximising new business development opportunities. Management of projects for clients and coordinating activities with the Office in Zagreb. Representing the business at conferences, meetings and networking events. Responsible for organisation and supervision of activities for smooth functioning of the Office in Belgrade. Show less



SAFU

• Croatia
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Head of Service, Directorate for Control of Procurement Procedures and Control of Project Selection

  • Mar 2017 - Aug 2017

  Implementing quality assurance, including Ex-ante and Ex-post control of all tender and contract documentation (services, grants, supply, works) together with amendments to contracts and other documents that are subject to control under IPA, Transition Facility and ESI Funds. Control of Project Selection under Structural and ESI Funds. Training and education of grant beneficiaries regarding preparing Tender documentation under Structural and ESI Funds (basic principles, most common mistakes and best practices are from PRAG), including preparation of training materials.Cooperating with the representatives of the bodies involved in the management of EU funds and with representatives of the competent authorities of the European Commission.Preparing internal procedures, coordinating the work of and participation in the thematic WGs established to improve business processes in the Agency, updating and upgrading the manuals of the Agency. Ensuring that the management of the projects is in line with the pertinent procedures and requirements, conducting risk assessment and risk management at the Service level, managing the potential irregularities issues. Show less

• Senior Project Manager, Directorate for Implementation of IPA TAIB and TF Programmes

  • May 2016 - Mar 2017

  Preparation of tender documentation, amending the tender documentation. Overview, coordination and publishing of Questions and Answers related to tender documentation. Supervision of project implementation as per relevant EU Regulations. Participation in Steering Committee Meetings for Service and Twinning Contracts. Review and approval of Inception, Interim progress reports and Final reports for Service, Grant and Twinning Contracts in accordance with the rules stipulated in the pertinent Contract. Preparation of and performing on-the-spot checks, review of all required supporting documents and issuing Provisional/Final Acceptance Certificates. Participation in monthly meetings with the representatives of PIU, Final Beneficiary and MRDEUF. Regular cooperation with representatives of national and EU institutions responsible for management of EU funds. Preparation of the relevant data for Sectoral Subcommittees and ensuring the follow-up. Updating relevant information for Agency's data management system. Ensuring follow-up for Internal and External Audit. Monitoring the implementation of the programmes and projects. Lecturer within the Public Procurement Programme. Show less

• Senior Quality Assurance Officer, Quality Assurance Directorate

  • Jan 2009 - May 2016

  Control of tender documentation (Terms of Reference, Guidelines for applicants, Specific ToR, Technical Specifications and all other relevant documents) for EU funded projects as per PRAG;. Ensuring quality of documentation sent to the EU Delegation for approval within Decentralised Implementation System - DIS (in EDIS the Quality Assurance Directorate was responsible for final approval and publishing of documentation). Control of evaluation and contracting documentation following PRAG procedures. Control of Projects Fiches and OISs, and suggesting changes when considered necessary for successful implementation of projects. Acting as a Coordinator of working group for procurement of services. Acting as an observer at Tender Evaluation Committees’ meetings in evaluation of offers. Performing on-the-spot control with Project Managers and ensuring the visibility of EU projects. Conducting meetings with Project Beneficiaries and giving advice for improvement of project activities and results, as well as other relevant parts of tender documentation. Participating in meetings with EU Delegation officials regarding the problems encountered during the preparation of project documentation. Preparing and updating internal instructions for preparation and control of tender documentation. Gathering statistical data related to Framework Contractors. Show less



Dirh

• Croatia
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Publicity Officer and member of PIU Unit

  • Nov 2007 - Dec 2008

  Coordination and implementation of EU funded projects, harmonisation of activities of other services in the State Inspectorate in connection with accession of the Republic of Croatia in the EU, participating in the work of international institutions and initiative in cooperation in the region, coordinating cooperation with other state bodies and institutions. Organising and participating in seminars under the EU projects in which the State inspectorate was beneficiary. Editing web pages of the State Inspectorate. Administration of the Central Informational System for Consumer Protection. Ensuring visibility of EU projects through informational and promotional activities of State Inspectorate and keep the public informed about the activities on regular basis, promotion of EU funded projects and in connection with that, preparing work materials, briefings, speeches, announcements, notes, press kits… Show less

• PR assistant and Publicity Officer for EU funded projects

  • Dec 2006 - Nov 2007

  Providing help in informational and promotional activities of State Inspectorate to keep the public informed about the activities on regular basis, helping in dealing with individual requests in connection to the right of access to information, conducting the official Register about requests, actions and decisions in connection to the right of access to information, conducting statistics of requests from media and other authorized persons, preparing annual reports on the State Inspectorate work; Promotion of EU funded projects and in connection with that, preparing work materials, briefings, speeches, announcements, notes, press kits.Coordination and implementation of EU funded projects. Show less



State inspectorate of Republic of Croatia, Regional Unit Zagreb

• Zagreb, Croatia

• Trainee and Expert assistant, Department for the supervision of traffic of goods and services

  • Jun 2005 - Dec 2006

  As a trainee - Training for specific technical knowledge of market inspection, conducting preparatory work, participating and providing help in market inspections on the field, collecting information for the necessary reports. As Expert assistant - Analysing and suggesting solutions on more complicated subjects in market inspection on the field, suggesting solutions for unified actions of inspectors, collecting information for the necessary reports, like monthly reports in different fields and analysing them, suggesting actions upon those analysis etc. Show less