Nihad Harbas
CEO | Consultant | Energy Expert at nLogic Advisory- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Negotiations skills based on Harvard methodology
Poslovna učinkovitostSep, 2016- Sep, 2024 -
SBEM Trainers Course
BREFeb, 2016- Sep, 2024 -
Certificate for specialization in performing energy audits and energy certification of residential and non-residential buildings with simple and complex technical systems
Energy Institute Hrvoje PozarMay, 2013- Sep, 2024 -
Certificate for Internal Auditor: Energy management ISO 50001:2008
TÜVApr, 2013- Sep, 2024 -
Certificate for completed the PRACTICAL TRAINING FOR PROFESSIONAL S WHO CONDUCTING MEASUREMENTS AND MONITORING AIR EMISSIONS course
boma ENVIROMENTAL & SAFERY INC.Dec, 2012- Sep, 2024 -
Certificate for specialization in performing energy audits and energy certification of residential and non-residential buildings with simple and complex technical systems – MODULE 3
CETEOR d.o.o. SarajevoOct, 2012- Sep, 2024 -
Certificate to perform energy audits and energy certification of residential and non-residential buildings with complex technical systems - MODULE 2
Federal Ministry of Physical Planning, Bosnia and HerzegovinaMay, 2012- Sep, 2024 -
Certificate for completed the ENERGY CONSUMPTION MANAGMENT IN BUILDINGS & GREEN OFFICE PRACTICE course
MDG-F & USAIDJan, 2012- Sep, 2024 -
Certificate to perform energy audits and energy certification of residential and non-residential buildings with simple technical systems - MODULE 1
Federal Ministry of Physical Planning, Bosnia and HerzegovinaFeb, 2011- Sep, 2024 -
Certificate for completed the ENERGY EFFICIENCY & ENERGY MANAGMENT course
REICSep, 2010- Sep, 2024 -
Certificate of Course Completion IT Essentials I & II: PC Hardware & Software
CISCO SYSTEMSJun, 2004- Sep, 2024 -
Certificate for completed the Sixth and Eight International Summer School Course "RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN SOUTH-EAST EUROPE
REICAug, 2010- Sep, 2024
Experience
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nLogic Advisory
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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CEO | Consultant | Energy Expert
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Nov 2017 - Present
General Management • Development of the Company’s strategy, Programs and Services• Financial, Tax, Risk and Facilities Management• Human Resource Management• Community and Public Relations• Supports motivation of employees in organization programs and operations• Managing financial, physical and human resources of organization• Developing high quality business strategies and plans with short & long-term objectives• Review financial reports to devise solutions or… General Management • Development of the Company’s strategy, Programs and Services• Financial, Tax, Risk and Facilities Management• Human Resource Management• Community and Public Relations• Supports motivation of employees in organization programs and operations• Managing financial, physical and human resources of organization• Developing high quality business strategies and plans with short & long-term objectives• Review financial reports to devise solutions or improvements• Build trust relations with key partners and stakeholders and act as a point of contact for potential shareholders• Targets and initiates business partnerships with other companies• Drives the culture of the business• Generates new business and gives approval of new projects• Attends important meetings and other presentations in interested areas • Drives profitability of the businessConsulting • Maintain a deep knowledge of the energy market and industry within the country • Implementation and development of energy related studies and analysis• Implementing studies, plans and programs in energy and climate change areas • Consulting in building performance, energy management & rationalization of energy use• Cost-benefit analysis, feasibility studies and preliminary design on renewable energy sources, cogeneration and energy efficiency in buildings and industry• Lecturing in EE & RES and training Program for energy auditors according to the EPBD directive• Energy Sector coordination and support in Energy Community Treaty obligations• Incorporation of RES in overall strategies and adjustment of existing RES strategies• Development, update and monitoring of the national NEEAP & NREAP• Development of bioenergy & innovative technologies sector• Development strategic options for RE development and its impact on economic development• Regulatory framework - regulations on methodologies for guarantees of origin system • Community based approaches to finance RES projects Show more Show less
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GFA Consulting Group GmbH
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Germany
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International Trade and Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Technical Expert
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Jun 2019 - Present
“EBRD Regional Energy Efficiency Programme (REEP) in the Western Balkans Offers Technical Assistancein Preparing Tenders for Energy Efficiency ESCO Projects for Public-Sector Facilities in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro”• Identify a project pipeline of technically and commercially viable and bankable EnPC and ESC projects (both “ESCO Projects”) with a combined investment value of € 10 million equivalent or more in street lighting, public buildings, district heating and… “EBRD Regional Energy Efficiency Programme (REEP) in the Western Balkans Offers Technical Assistancein Preparing Tenders for Energy Efficiency ESCO Projects for Public-Sector Facilities in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro”• Identify a project pipeline of technically and commercially viable and bankable EnPC and ESC projects (both “ESCO Projects”) with a combined investment value of € 10 million equivalent or more in street lighting, public buildings, district heating and water plants. To rank them in terms of (i) ease of preparation, (ii) urgency of investments, (iii) importance of project for developing the ESCO market.• Of this identified project pipeline, the consultant will have to prepare projects with an investment value of at least € 8 million equivalent. • The geographical scope is the Western Balkan countries of Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia. The majority of prepared tenders should ideally be new project categories in the respective country. Show more Show less
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Kommunalkredit Public Consulting
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Austria
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Technical Expert at WB GEFF - Residential
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Sep 2017 - Present
Western Balkans Green Economy Financing Facility (WB GEFF - Residential. Technical Expert for the following tasks in Bosnia and Herzegovina:1) Ongoing update and population of the List of eligible equipment and eligible suppliers for Bosnia & Herzegovina in Bosnian language.2) Conduct on site verification checks of sub projects3) Conduct a market survey for energy efficient technologies4) Ongoing communication with vendors and manufacturers5) Participation in events for… Western Balkans Green Economy Financing Facility (WB GEFF - Residential. Technical Expert for the following tasks in Bosnia and Herzegovina:1) Ongoing update and population of the List of eligible equipment and eligible suppliers for Bosnia & Herzegovina in Bosnian language.2) Conduct on site verification checks of sub projects3) Conduct a market survey for energy efficient technologies4) Ongoing communication with vendors and manufacturers5) Participation in events for vendors and manufacturers Show more Show less
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UNDP
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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National Consultant - EE Expert
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May 2019 - Dec 2019
Development of the Rulebook on conducting energy audits in communal services in the Federation of BiH- Preparation of preliminary draft Rulebook on conducting energy audits in communal services of the FBiH- Review of the existing policies and plans for national, FBiH and sectoral development, as well as rules and regulations in communal service and transport sector in context of energy efficiency- Preparation of draft version of the Rulebook in close cooperation with representatives… Development of the Rulebook on conducting energy audits in communal services in the Federation of BiH- Preparation of preliminary draft Rulebook on conducting energy audits in communal services of the FBiH- Review of the existing policies and plans for national, FBiH and sectoral development, as well as rules and regulations in communal service and transport sector in context of energy efficiency- Preparation of draft version of the Rulebook in close cooperation with representatives of the Ministry of Energy, Mining and Industry of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Show more Show less
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People in Need
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Czechia
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Energy Efficiency Expert
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Oct 2019 - Oct 2019
- Preparation of a presentation focusing on EU funds available in BiH including modalities of applications and practical examples in energy efficiency and renewable energy sectors- Conducting a presentation and providing expert consultations during the Q&A session
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REECO INTERNATIONAL
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Serbia
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Technical Support Specialist
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May 2019 - Oct 2019
Coordination, facilitation and moderation of Renexpo2019 BiH panels: 0. Energy talk “Utjecaj obnovljivih na okoliš, ekonomiju i kvalitet života u BiH” / Energy talk “Impact of renewables on environment and economy development”1. Godišnji skup energetskih menadžera BiH / 1st BiH Energy Managers Annual Meeting2. Panel: Fotonapon i solarna energija u BiH / 2nd Photovoltaic & Solar Energy BiH Conference3. Obnovljivi izvori energije u sistemima daljinskog grijanja/ hlađenja u BiH /… Coordination, facilitation and moderation of Renexpo2019 BiH panels: 0. Energy talk “Utjecaj obnovljivih na okoliš, ekonomiju i kvalitet života u BiH” / Energy talk “Impact of renewables on environment and economy development”1. Godišnji skup energetskih menadžera BiH / 1st BiH Energy Managers Annual Meeting2. Panel: Fotonapon i solarna energija u BiH / 2nd Photovoltaic & Solar Energy BiH Conference3. Obnovljivi izvori energije u sistemima daljinskog grijanja/ hlađenja u BiH / Renewable Energy in District Heating and Cooling BiH Conference Show more Show less
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AHK Bosnien und Herzegowina/Predstavništvo njemačke privrede u BiH
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
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International Trade and Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Trainer
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Dec 2018 - Oct 2019
EUREMnext Energy Manager
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Energy Specialist
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Mar 2019 - Jul 2019
• Development and maintenance of profitable, stand-alone private Enterprise• Site visit to the Enterprise, conducting energy audit and collecting all necessary information o energy use in the company • Drafting minutes of meeting • Conducting energy audit and developing Energy audit Report with potential energy efficiency measures and renewable energy utilization
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National Biomass Technical Expert (External)
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Dec 2016 - Dec 2018
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National Consultant for Renewable Energy Sources
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May 2018 - Oct 2018
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Energy Efficiency Expert
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2015 - 2017 2 years , Bosnia and Herzegovina , - Analysing energy savings for recommended best techno-economic scenario for public buildings in FBiH and Republika Srpska- Conducting baseline and future GHG emission calculation for public buildings in FBiH and Republika Srpska
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National Expert
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2016 - 2016 less than a year , Bosnia and Herzegovina , NAMA Project Idea development for:- installation of heat-meters in the system of district heating of BiH- energy efficiency in residential building sector of Federation of BiH and Brcko District with a special focus on improvement of the old residential buildings envelope (exterior doors, windows and thermal insulation) and construction of the new energy efficiency buildings based on regulations
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Energy Efficiency Expert
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Sep 2014 - Dec 2015
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National Consultant for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Sources
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Aug 2013 - Jul 2015
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Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
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Germany
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International Trade and Development
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700 & Above Employee
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RES Technical Expert for Guarantees of Origin in FBiH
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Jun 2018 - Oct 2018
Support to the Operator to prepare Domain Protocol, and FBIH Electricity Source Disclosure in line with AIB requirements and standards:1. Draft of the Domain Protocol for the Operator. The Domain Protocol is created by each AIB member and its main purpose is to define the area and scope of the relevant Domain in clear, transparent and unambiguous terms. Each Domain Protocol2. Draft a Methodology for the Calculation of the Residual Mix and Disclosure Rulebook
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Independent Consultant
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Nov 2017 - Jun 2018
World Bank project “Public Awareness Raising on Biomass-based Heating in the Western Balkans”:• Support in undertaking a quick analysis of the Bosnian local media (print, radio, TV) reporting on related issues over the past 5-10 years and analyze the reporting.• Analysis of consumer segments and define the priority audiences that the awareness campaign should target in Bosnia-Herzegovina and consult with some of them on a targeted basis. Analyze their characteristics, needs, factors… World Bank project “Public Awareness Raising on Biomass-based Heating in the Western Balkans”:• Support in undertaking a quick analysis of the Bosnian local media (print, radio, TV) reporting on related issues over the past 5-10 years and analyze the reporting.• Analysis of consumer segments and define the priority audiences that the awareness campaign should target in Bosnia-Herzegovina and consult with some of them on a targeted basis. Analyze their characteristics, needs, factors influencing their purchasing decisions and nature of content needed to influence behavioral change.• Analyze existing consumer awareness material package material and propose adjustments of the material to the Bosnian context and suggestions on additional/complementary messages to be developed.• Providing recommendations on how the awareness campaign could support actors in the supply chain in order to strengthen their promotion activities of sustainable and efficient biomass-based heating.• Providing recommendations on invitees, key agenda items, timing, format, etc. of a regional stakeholder workshop to present findings and deliverables of a “Sector Study on Biomass Heating in the Western Balkans”.• Developing a database of media and public relations professionals / agencies for Bosnia-Herzegovina that can be utilized during project implementation, and facilitate contact with them when necessary Show more Show less
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Short-Term Expert
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Oct 2017 - Jun 2018
Regional technical expert for Bosnia & Herzegovina in the project “WBIF: Energy Efficiency Framework: Supporting ESCO Policy in the Public Sector: Preparing Contract Templates for EPC and ESC for 5 Western Balkan Countries
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External Consultant for coordination and implementation of biomass potential map development
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Jan 2017 - Apr 2018
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Consultant for Climate Change & Environment
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Aug 2017 - Oct 2017
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Project Coordinator/External expert for cost optimization of BIH Residential Typology buildings
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Mar 2017 - Sep 2017
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National Expert & Adviser for Renewable Energy
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Apr 2016 - Dec 2016
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Caritas Schweiz
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Switzerland
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Civic and Social Organizations
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300 - 400 Employee
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EE & RE Consultant
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Dec 2017 - Feb 2018
Consultancy on assessing and elaborating potentials for cooperation and financing optionsfor an energy efficiency (EE) and renewable energy (RE) programme for Caritas Switzerland (CaCH) in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Analysing current activities in the sectors of EE and RE of all relevant stakeholders in BiH with current or future plans to finance any services in the sectors of EE or RE (incl. facilitation or consultancy).
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Renewable Energy Consultant
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Jun 2017 - Nov 2017
Developing and organisation activities on:"Improving the financing environment for renewable energy projects through local administrative capacity building" activities organised by the Austrian research organisation Joanneum Research including several external experts together with its partner from Republika Srpska in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Agency for economic development of the City of Prijedor (PREDA-RS) and the City Development Agency Banja Luka (CIDEA). The action was financed… Developing and organisation activities on:"Improving the financing environment for renewable energy projects through local administrative capacity building" activities organised by the Austrian research organisation Joanneum Research including several external experts together with its partner from Republika Srpska in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Agency for economic development of the City of Prijedor (PREDA-RS) and the City Development Agency Banja Luka (CIDEA). The action was financed through the BACID fund that is administered by the Austrian Association of Cities and Towns (AACT) and KDZ Center for Public Administration Research and funded by the Austrian Development Agency. Show more Show less
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Danfoss
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Denmark
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Short Term Consultant
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May 2017 - Jun 2017
Data collection on ongoing Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy projects activities in BiH implementing by local & international organisations.
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Project Manager
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Jul 2010 - Apr 2016
• Implementation and development of energy related studies and analysis • Energy consulting for energy calculation and optimization of buildings• Evaluation of the thermal building physical performance of constructions• Energy audits and energy certification of buildings in private and public (non)residential sector • Energy audits and implementation of energy management system in industrial sector• Review of ventilation, heating, cooling and hot water systems from the… • Implementation and development of energy related studies and analysis • Energy consulting for energy calculation and optimization of buildings• Evaluation of the thermal building physical performance of constructions• Energy audits and energy certification of buildings in private and public (non)residential sector • Energy audits and implementation of energy management system in industrial sector• Review of ventilation, heating, cooling and hot water systems from the viewpoint of EE• Cost-benefit analysis of the heating system by switching from fossil fuels to RES• Studies on rationalization of energy use for highway facilities• Studies of achieving optimal energy supply• Feasibility studies and preliminary design for district heating systems on renewable energy sources & cogeneration with focus on biomass• Carbon revenues• Clean Development Mechanism (CDM)/Carbon project origin and development• CDM Afforestation Investment Feasibility Analysis• Measurement of solid particles, pollutants, noise• Quality and expertise tasks (infrared thermography, long & short-term measurements of temperature and humidity)• Lecturer in the field of EE & RES and training Program for energy auditors according to the EPBD - Simplified & Complex technical systems Show more Show less
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Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund of the Republic of Srpska
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Environmental Services
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External Energy Efficiency Expert
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Oct 2015 - Dec 2015
Technical assistance for following duties and responsibilities:- Conducting Program for energy certification in buildings- Lecturer on topics of necessary measurements during energy auditing of buildings and experience form the energy certification of buildings- Preparation of the Program material and presentation- Preparation of the Program exam
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National Energy Efficiency Expert
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Jul 2015 - Dec 2015
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National Expert
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Jan 2015 - Jun 2015
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Consultant
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Oct 2015 - Oct 2015
Trainer on comprehensive training programme in Energy Management for 9 municipalities with focus on:1. EE in buildings: building envelope, HVAC & lighting 2. District heating systems
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World Bank Group
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International Trade and Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Short Term Energy Consultant
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Feb 2015 - Jun 2015
• Oversight to the Bosnia and Herzegovina Energy Efficiency Project implementation units (PIUs) technical activities• Assist the Bank in supporting the PIU in building characteristics and energy consumption baseline data collection, monitoring and verification of energy efficiency measures and associated savings activities,• Review of the first monitoring and evaluation reports for baseline consumption before energy efficiency investments,• Review the technical specifications of… • Oversight to the Bosnia and Herzegovina Energy Efficiency Project implementation units (PIUs) technical activities• Assist the Bank in supporting the PIU in building characteristics and energy consumption baseline data collection, monitoring and verification of energy efficiency measures and associated savings activities,• Review of the first monitoring and evaluation reports for baseline consumption before energy efficiency investments,• Review the technical specifications of bidding documents Show more Show less
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Guest Lecturer
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Oct 2015 - 2015less than a year
Implementation of the EU energy efficiency policy in BiH
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Guest Teaching Assistant
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Mar 2015 - 2015less than a year
- Energy efficiency - Energy auditing and certification in historical building- Measurement of thermal parameters- Calculation thermal energy needs in buildings software
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External Consultant (Energy Efficiency Expert)
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Aug 2013 - Sep 2013
Energy audits in buildings with following activities:• Collection and analyzing data on energy consumption of a building or built structure with indicators of consumption• Data analyzing on compliance of energy performance of a building or built structure with technical regulations on energy performance of buildings and other regulations on energy efficiency• Evaluation of energy efficiency with indicators on the basis of which the evaluation was performed• Proposal of… Energy audits in buildings with following activities:• Collection and analyzing data on energy consumption of a building or built structure with indicators of consumption• Data analyzing on compliance of energy performance of a building or built structure with technical regulations on energy performance of buildings and other regulations on energy efficiency• Evaluation of energy efficiency with indicators on the basis of which the evaluation was performed• Proposal of measures for reducing energy consumption and for improving energy efficiency with an evaluation of energy saving and the way in which it can be established• Evaluation of cost effectiveness related to implementation of measures for improving energy efficiency• Advices for energy management in order to improve energy efficiency Show more Show less
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Education
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University of Sarajevo, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
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University of Sarajevo, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
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University of Cairo, Faculty of Arabic Language and Literature
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First Bosniak High School
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