Merita Kasapolli

Legal/Institutional Expert at RWA Group
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Pristina, District of Pristina, Kosovo

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Experience

    • Bulgaria
    • Environmental Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Legal/Institutional Expert
      • May 2022 - Present

      Kosovo “Support to Kosovo institutions in developing a National Healthcare Waste Management Plan in line with the Kosovo Integrated Waste Management Strategy”

    • Oil and Gas
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of the Board
      • Feb 2022 - Present

      Pristina, District of Pristina, Kosovo ▪ All duties and responsibilities according to the LAW No 03/L-087 on publicly owned enterprises of the Republic of Kosovo ▪ Provide leadership ▪ Analyse documents and take part in creating strategy for the energy in the country ▪ Ensure the organisation is managed effectively ▪ Ensure the Board Committee functions properly ▪ Provide support and supervision to the Chief Executive Officer. ▪ Planning and conducting board meetings effectively ▪ Represent the organisation as… Show more ▪ All duties and responsibilities according to the LAW No 03/L-087 on publicly owned enterprises of the Republic of Kosovo ▪ Provide leadership ▪ Analyse documents and take part in creating strategy for the energy in the country ▪ Ensure the organisation is managed effectively ▪ Ensure the Board Committee functions properly ▪ Provide support and supervision to the Chief Executive Officer. ▪ Planning and conducting board meetings effectively ▪ Represent the organisation as its figurehead. ▪ Ensure effective and constructive communication with shareholders/Governance and stakeholders Show less

    • Local Verification Expert in Environment and Social Issues
      • Aug 2019 - Present

      Prishtina-Kosovo SME Competitiveness Support Programme –is EBRD funded Program that aims to increase the capability of SMEs in Western Balkans to access and face competition on the EU market, through supporting the implementation of the EU standards at SME level in the field of environmental protection, occupational health and safety and product quality and safety. While the prospect of EU membership presents many positive opportunities for the countries, progress with the adoption of the acquits communautaire… Show more SME Competitiveness Support Programme –is EBRD funded Program that aims to increase the capability of SMEs in Western Balkans to access and face competition on the EU market, through supporting the implementation of the EU standards at SME level in the field of environmental protection, occupational health and safety and product quality and safety. While the prospect of EU membership presents many positive opportunities for the countries, progress with the adoption of the acquits communautaire will involve significant regulatory changes, giving rise to a large investment burden for enterprises to comply with new standards. Show less

    • Environmental and Social Expert (Consulting services)
      • Nov 2021 - Jul 2022

      Pristina, District of Pristina, Kosovo

    • Oil and Gas
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of the Interim Board
      • May 2021 - Nov 2021

      Pristina, District of Pristina, Kosovo ▪ All duties and responsibilities according to the LAW No 03/L-087 on publicly owned enterprises of the Republic of Kosovo ▪ Provide leadership ▪ Analyse documents and take part in creating strategy for the energy in the country ▪ Ensure the organisation is managed effectively ▪ Ensure the Board Committee functions properly ▪ Provide support and supervision to the Chief Executive Officer. ▪ Planning and conducting board meetings effectively ▪ Represent the organization as… Show more ▪ All duties and responsibilities according to the LAW No 03/L-087 on publicly owned enterprises of the Republic of Kosovo ▪ Provide leadership ▪ Analyse documents and take part in creating strategy for the energy in the country ▪ Ensure the organisation is managed effectively ▪ Ensure the Board Committee functions properly ▪ Provide support and supervision to the Chief Executive Officer. ▪ Planning and conducting board meetings effectively ▪ Represent the organization as its figurehead. ▪ Ensure effective and constructive communication with shareholders/Governance and stakeholders Show less

    • Environmental and Social Expert (Consulting services)
      • Mar 2021 - Jun 2021

      Pristina, District of Pristina, Kosovo ▪ Identify potential environmental and social risks and mitigations ▪ Adapt ESF(Environmental, Social Framework) to ensure sustained rehabilitation of minor civil works in UCCK (University Center Clinic of Kosovo) ▪ Facilitate the implement the ESMF (Environmental, Social, Management Framework) ▪ Oversight, reporting and monitoring of the KHP (Kosovo Health Project) and Kosovo Emergency COVID 19 EMSF ▪ Oversight of compliance with the LMP Labor Management Procedures (to be… Show more ▪ Identify potential environmental and social risks and mitigations ▪ Adapt ESF(Environmental, Social Framework) to ensure sustained rehabilitation of minor civil works in UCCK (University Center Clinic of Kosovo) ▪ Facilitate the implement the ESMF (Environmental, Social, Management Framework) ▪ Oversight, reporting and monitoring of the KHP (Kosovo Health Project) and Kosovo Emergency COVID 19 EMSF ▪ Oversight of compliance with the LMP Labor Management Procedures (to be prepared) ▪ Update and implementation of the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) ▪ Establishing and making sure operationally of the GRM (Grievance Redress Mechanisms) ▪ Prepare E&S reports as part of the project progress report Show less

    • Oil and Gas
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of the Interim Board
      • Apr 2020 - Aug 2020

      Prishtina Kosovo ▪ All duties and responsibilities according to the LAW No 03/L-087 on publicly owned enterprises of the Republic of Kosovo ▪ Provide leadership ▪ Analyse documents and take part in creating strategy for the energy in the country ▪ Ensure the organisation is managed effectively ▪ Ensure the Board Committee functions properly ▪ Provide support and supervision to the Chief Executive Officer. ▪ Planning and conducting board meetings effectively ▪ Represent the organisation as… Show more ▪ All duties and responsibilities according to the LAW No 03/L-087 on publicly owned enterprises of the Republic of Kosovo ▪ Provide leadership ▪ Analyse documents and take part in creating strategy for the energy in the country ▪ Ensure the organisation is managed effectively ▪ Ensure the Board Committee functions properly ▪ Provide support and supervision to the Chief Executive Officer. ▪ Planning and conducting board meetings effectively ▪ Represent the organisation as its figurehead. ▪ Ensure effective and constructive communication with shareholders/Governance and stakeholders Show less

    • Senior ESHS (Environment Social Health and Safety) Expert
      • Feb 2020 - Jun 2020

      Prishtina Kosovo Preparation of ESHS prefeasibility study for COPMACT project includes the following two sub-projects in energy sector: Sub-Project 1: 10 kV – 20 kV Overhead Line Conversion Sub-Project 2: Upgrading of KED’s MV Network to Improve System Reliability

    • Head of Municipal Development Component-Component 3
      • Oct 2014 - Oct 2018

      Prishtina Kosovo Project Summary: Local Solution project on Advancing Kosovo Together (AKT) is a three-year project that aims to increase constructive inter-ethnic cooperation and interaction, primarily between the Kosovo Albanian majority and Kosovo Serb non-majority population, which is vital to the security and stability of the Balkans. The program works in partnership with municipalities and other Government partners to support the engagement of targeted communities, by meeting the following… Show more Project Summary: Local Solution project on Advancing Kosovo Together (AKT) is a three-year project that aims to increase constructive inter-ethnic cooperation and interaction, primarily between the Kosovo Albanian majority and Kosovo Serb non-majority population, which is vital to the security and stability of the Balkans. The program works in partnership with municipalities and other Government partners to support the engagement of targeted communities, by meeting the following objectives: • Improve autonomous, horizontal communication between: (a) Kosovo Albanian and non-majority communities; and (b) the GoK and non-majority communities; • Improve economic opportunities in target municipalities; Increase the efficiency and capacity of target municipal administrations to respond to the needs of all their citizens; Main Duties and responsibilities • Lead and supervise the preparation of annual work plans for Component 3, and the subsequent development of implementing action plans, • Organize ATK’s activities to identify and support specific needs for municipal capacity building. • Collaborate closely with ATK’s implementing partner network, other USAID and donor projects, and Kosovo governmental and municipal agency projects in identifying and developing, to avoid duplication / overlap and advance complementarily. • Ensure proper implementation and record-keeping for Grant Investment / disbursals related to Component 3. • Plan and contribute to institutional and professional capacity-building in EMPOWER implementing partners, with particular focus on the Lead Local Partner. • Ensure the collection and recording of quantitative and qualitative data required by the ATK’s Performance-Based Management / Monitoring & Evaluation system. Show less

    • Deputy Chief of Party
      • 2008 - Aug 2014

      Prishtina USAID has awarded International Relief and Development (IRD) a Cooperative Agreement to provide financial support and technical assistance for a program entitled “Small Infrastructure for Water and Sanitation (SIWS).” This USAID-funded small-scale infrastructure program will focus on the construction and rehabilitation of water and sanitation systems that will provide employment opportunities and visible, tangible benefits to the people of newly independent Kosovo. The Deputy Chief of… Show more USAID has awarded International Relief and Development (IRD) a Cooperative Agreement to provide financial support and technical assistance for a program entitled “Small Infrastructure for Water and Sanitation (SIWS).” This USAID-funded small-scale infrastructure program will focus on the construction and rehabilitation of water and sanitation systems that will provide employment opportunities and visible, tangible benefits to the people of newly independent Kosovo. The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will support the Chief of Party to oversee the implementation of the Small-Scale Infrastructure Program in Kosovo. Other responsibilities include: • Providing oversight of project financial management and reporting. • Oversight of procurement and logistics for the program ensuring they meet USAID regulations. • Developing the project's monitoring and evaluation plan and subsequent data collection and reporting. • Establish, implement, and monitor USAID-compliant processes for sub-awards. • Oversee all sub-awards and contractual relationships between IRD and local program partners. • Assisting Chief of Party to ensure timely execution of project activities within the allocated budget- oversee specific project activities as directed/delegated by the Chief of Party. • Administering the program in the absence of the Chief of Party. • Personnel management and ensuring that donor-specified reporting requirements are met. Show less

    • Head of Waste Sector
      • 2004 - 2008

      Prishtina Chairmanship of Supervisory Board • Act as Chairperson of Supervisory Boards of solid waste management utilities in Kosovo. From Jan 2008 Chairperson of Board of Directors for solid waste management utilities in Kosova. • Ensure that the strategy and policy determined by the solid waste Supervisory Boards/Provisional Boards is implemented in the business. Commercial and Technical Oversight • Oversee technical performance of solid waste enterprises, making appropriate… Show more Chairmanship of Supervisory Board • Act as Chairperson of Supervisory Boards of solid waste management utilities in Kosovo. From Jan 2008 Chairperson of Board of Directors for solid waste management utilities in Kosova. • Ensure that the strategy and policy determined by the solid waste Supervisory Boards/Provisional Boards is implemented in the business. Commercial and Technical Oversight • Oversee technical performance of solid waste enterprises, making appropriate interventions in order to achieve adequate customer service • Oversee commercial performance of solid waste enterprises, making appropriate interventions making appropriate interventions in order to achieve adequate financial performance • Contribute to formulating KTA’s strategy for the solid waste enterprises in Kosovo • Play a leading role in the restructuring of solid waste enterprises in the sector in line with western practice Liaison and Supervision of Donor Programmes in the Solid Waste Sector • Participate as necessary in the steering committees of donor funded programmes in the Solid Waste Sector • Supervise the implementation of solid waste projects in Kosovo, within the framework of donor memoranda of understanding with KTA • As required project manage the implementation of Solid Waste projects in Kosovo Public Relations • Ensure that relationship of solid waste enterprises with key stakeholders (Government, Customer Staff & Trade Unions, and Media etc) is well managed. • Other related duties as assigned by the Divisional Manager for Water Irrigation and Waste. Show less

    • Consultant
      • Sep 2002 - May 2003

      Prishtina • Preparation of Regulations for Operation and Maintenance of water and sewerage systems • Training in 28 villages for Maintaining and Operating Water and Savage systems

    • Regional Water Engineer
      • 2001 - 2002

      Prishtina • Based on project lists provided by Parsons make initial and ongoing visits to community leaders to introduce concept of Action Plan as a pre-requisite to receipt of USAID infrastructure project. • Educate community leaders on the benefits of consolidation with larger, licensed PUSPs. Consolidation options can range from ownership/operation to service agreement for operation/maintenance. • Where community leaders elect to own, operate and maintenance their own water systems, assist the… Show more • Based on project lists provided by Parsons make initial and ongoing visits to community leaders to introduce concept of Action Plan as a pre-requisite to receipt of USAID infrastructure project. • Educate community leaders on the benefits of consolidation with larger, licensed PUSPs. Consolidation options can range from ownership/operation to service agreement for operation/maintenance. • Where community leaders elect to own, operate and maintenance their own water systems, assist the community leaders in preparation of maintenance plans and budgets. • Introduce PUSP managers and community leaders as applicable to techniques for surveying their service areas to establish a definitive customer database and the standard CISP survey forms. • Educate PUSP managers on indicators of improved billing and collection and organization of reporting data. • Serve as prime contact between CISP and TDTI-KTA on consolidation issues and for execution of CISP project documents. • On an as-needed basis and as directed by the CISP Program Manager, perform incidental construction inspection of water projects and provide design review input to the Parsons design team. • Other duties as assigned. Show less

    • Hydro-Engineer
      • Oct 1999 - May 2001

      Prishtina • Identify project site, • Prepare projects of water and sewage system, • Setup village project committee, • Identification of local contractors, • Identification of Project Monitors, • Check list of target beneficiaries and contractors, • Monitor salary payment workers, • Field Reporting, • Payment to contractor

Education

  • Prishtina University
    Master of Science, Treatment of Waste Water from Landfill/Leachate

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