Experience

University of Prishtina, Faculty of Medicine, Prishtina, Kosovo

• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Professor of Constitutional Law

  • Mar 2002 - Present



Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

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

• Legal Expert - Deposit Refund System (Sustainable Municipal Services)

  • May 2021 - Dec 2022

  Offered legal expertise for setting up the legal and institutional framework for the Deposit Refund System in Kosovo (Waste Law); supported the Ministry of Environment in drafting the secondary legislation on the DRS and helped inter-municipal cooperation in preparing the legal framework for regional waste management sector. Offered legal expertise for setting up the legal and institutional framework for the Deposit Refund System in Kosovo (Waste Law); supported the Ministry of Environment in drafting the secondary legislation on the DRS and helped inter-municipal cooperation in preparing the legal framework for regional waste management sector.



OSCE Mission in Kosovo

• Legal Expert in support of the Legislative Committee of the Assembly of Kosovo

  • Sep 2019 - Nov 2022

  Supported the Legislative Committee of the Assembly of Kosovo in scrutinizing the compliance of the proposed legislation with ECHR and constitutional standards; provided support in drafting the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly of Kosovo and helped to draft amendments for the draft Law on Commercial Court of Kosovo. Supported the Legislative Committee of the Assembly of Kosovo in scrutinizing the compliance of the proposed legislation with ECHR and constitutional standards; provided support in drafting the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly of Kosovo and helped to draft amendments for the draft Law on Commercial Court of Kosovo.



EUKOJUST - European Union / Kosovo Justice Sector Programme

• Short Term Consultant

  • Jun 2022 - Oct 2022

  Supported the Ministry of Justice in preparing the Concept Document on Administrative Justice Reforms. Supported the Ministry of Justice in preparing the Concept Document on Administrative Justice Reforms.



Council of Europe

• France
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Substitute Member of the CoE Venice Commission

  • Aug 2018 - Sep 2022



The Decentralisation and Municipal Support Project (DEMOS)

• Legal expert on Local Governance

  • Jul 2021 - Nov 2021

  Review of the Law on Self-Government in Kosovo in the area of municipal organization and competencies and their compliance with European Charter of Local Self-Government. Review of the Law on Self-Government in Kosovo in the area of municipal organization and competencies and their compliance with European Charter of Local Self-Government.



Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)

• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Expert on Anti-Discrimination

  • Mar 2021 - Aug 2021

  Provided legal expertise to the Office of Good Governance and the Technical Working Group on Protection against Discrimination (TWGPD) in Kosovo, including preparation of rules of procedure and creating an accessible database for data on discrimination cases. Provided legal expertise to the Office of Good Governance and the Technical Working Group on Protection against Discrimination (TWGPD) in Kosovo, including preparation of rules of procedure and creating an accessible database for data on discrimination cases.



EIB project: Development and implementation of an Environmental Directives Country Tool

• Legal Consultant

  • Jan 2020 - Jun 2021

  This project was implemented by Expertise Advisors, consortium member of COWI Belgium in the frame ofthe Framework Agreement with the EIB: Consultancy Services for the Environmental, Climate and SocialSectors - LOT 1 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL & Lot 2 – Climate action This project was implemented by Expertise Advisors, consortium member of COWI Belgium in the frame ofthe Framework Agreement with the EIB: Consultancy Services for the Environmental, Climate and SocialSectors - LOT 1 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL & Lot 2 – Climate action



UNDP

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Rights and Anti-discrimination Trainer

  • Nov 2020 - Dec 2020

  I developed the capacities of the Human Rights Officers (from local and central institutions) and the legal professional associates of courts by providing trainings on the rights and obligations deriving from the Law on Protection from Discrimination, with a focus on accountability, legal remedies and procedural mechanisms within the LPD. I developed the capacities of the Human Rights Officers (from local and central institutions) and the legal professional associates of courts by providing trainings on the rights and obligations deriving from the Law on Protection from Discrimination, with a focus on accountability, legal remedies and procedural mechanisms within the LPD.



UNDP / Ombudsperson Kosovo

• Human Rights Advisor

  • Apr 2019 - Dec 2019

  This assignment related to creating the Human Rights database by linking the 17 SDGs and articles of the 2008 Kosovo Constitution with the relevant international human rights instruments, the relevant Kosovo legislation and the case-law when applicable. The database intends to improve the judicial application of the international human rights instruments in Kosovo, in particular the ECHR and its case-law. This assignment related to creating the Human Rights database by linking the 17 SDGs and articles of the 2008 Kosovo Constitution with the relevant international human rights instruments, the relevant Kosovo legislation and the case-law when applicable. The database intends to improve the judicial application of the international human rights instruments in Kosovo, in particular the ECHR and its case-law.



GIZ Kosovo

• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Expert

  • Sep 2017 - Mar 2019

  Co-author of the Dictionary of Legal Terms in Albanian, Serbian, English and German language. Co-author of the Dictionary of Legal Terms in Albanian, Serbian, English and German language.



Institute for Development Policy – INDEP

• Short-Term Legal Expert

  • Jun 2017 - Mar 2018

  Provided targeted assistance on legal issues to beneficiary organisations, including Roma CSO’s offering legal aid, strategic litigation and other support in addressing anti-discrimination. Provided targeted assistance on legal issues to beneficiary organisations, including Roma CSO’s offering legal aid, strategic litigation and other support in addressing anti-discrimination.



GIZ / Open Regional Fund for South-East Europe – Biodiversity (ORF-BD)

• Environmental Policy Expert/Consultant

  • Nov 2017 - Jan 2018

  Drafted a policy paper on enhancing the biodiversity information management and reporting in South-East Europe. Drafted a policy paper on enhancing the biodiversity information management and reporting in South-East Europe.



Justice Academy in Kosovo (UNDP-Support to the Justice Program)

• Legal Consultant

  • Jan 2016 - Dec 2017

  supported Justice Academy in Kosovo on judicial training curricula (ECHR) and drafting secondary acts for the implementation of the justice related training programs. Supported policy and coordination aspects between justice institutions, and harmonization of strategic planning; Provided trainings for judges and prosecutors in the area of human rights and the ECHR in cooperation with the OIK, mainly on matters related to the ECHR right for the protection from discrimination and fair trial standards.



Kosovo Chamber of Advocates in Kosovo

• Member of the Board of the Kosovo Chamber of Advocates

  • Nov 2013 - Dec 2015



Regional Environmental Center (REC)

• Hungary
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Environmental Law Consultant

  • May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Preparation of Standard Operating Procedures for Prevention, Detection and Investigation of Environmental Crimes in Kosovo. Preparation of Standard Operating Procedures for Prevention, Detection and Investigation of Environmental Crimes in Kosovo.



USAID

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Deputy Chief of Party

  • Apr 2011 - Aug 2015

  Implemented project activities in support of the Kosovo Constitutional Court; Ministry of Justice (Department for International Legal Cooperation on Criminal Matters), Kosovo Judicial Academy and the Kosovo Judicial Council.

• Legal Advisor

  • Apr 2011 - Apr 2015

  supported the Kosovo Judicial Council, the Ministry of Justice and the Kosovo Judicial Institute in the area of the rule of law and the justice-sector, including drafting regulations, strengthening legal drafting capacities and providing support in the area of international legal cooperation in civil matters.



Independent Media Commission in Kosovo

• Member of the Media Appeals Board (IMC)

  • Jun 2010 - Sep 2012

  As member of the Media Appeals Board (which is a second instance review panel) I reviewed the IMC decisions taken against media operating in Kosovo. As member of the Media Appeals Board (which is a second instance review panel) I reviewed the IMC decisions taken against media operating in Kosovo.



USAID Democratic Effective Municipalities Initiative (DEMI)

• Waste Law Expert

  • Mar 2011 - Jun 2011

  Supported six Kosovo municipalities in the implementation of activities relating to improving solid waste management according to the Law on Waste and Law on Self-Government in Kosovo. Supported six Kosovo municipalities in the implementation of activities relating to improving solid waste management according to the Law on Waste and Law on Self-Government in Kosovo.



Kosovo Environmental Protection Agency

• Legal Adviser for Environmental Matters

  • Mar 2011 - Apr 2011

  Provided legal support to the Kosovo Environmental Protection Agency (Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planing) in building legal infrastructure, including compliance with Aarhus Convention and other relevant EU directives in the area of environment. Provided legal support to the Kosovo Environmental Protection Agency (Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planing) in building legal infrastructure, including compliance with Aarhus Convention and other relevant EU directives in the area of environment.



USAID

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Law Consultant

  • Nov 2010 - Dec 2010

  provided a comprehensive assessment on the laws and regulations that govern exchange of information in Kosovo to identify privacy rights of citizens, and confidentiality or secrecy clauses, including consumer protection rights. provided a comprehensive assessment on the laws and regulations that govern exchange of information in Kosovo to identify privacy rights of citizens, and confidentiality or secrecy clauses, including consumer protection rights.



Human Dynamics - Public Sector Consulting

• Austria
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Expert (Short-Term)

  • Jul 2010 - Dec 2010

  assisted the Ministry of Environment in Kosovo in completing Tables of Concordance (ToCs) for compliance with EU law and trained the staff of the Ministry on the main issues and principles of approximation of EU environmental legislation. assisted the Ministry of Environment in Kosovo in completing Tables of Concordance (ToCs) for compliance with EU law and trained the staff of the Ministry on the main issues and principles of approximation of EU environmental legislation.



Checchi and Company Consulting, Inc.

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Short Term Consultant

  • May 2010 - Jun 2010

  Conducted a review of the draft Law on Obligations, in comparison with and in light of home Kosovo Public Law framework, particularly constitutional norms. Conducted a review of the draft Law on Obligations, in comparison with and in light of home Kosovo Public Law framework, particularly constitutional norms.



Ministry of Public Administration/Government of Kosovo

• Legal Advisor

  • Jan 2008 - Apr 2010

  Provided legal and policy advice on the process of public administration reforms, assisted in drafting the Law on Civil Service, the Law on Salaries of Civil Servants, including the Law on State Administrative Organs. I also provided expertise in the course of updating the Public Administration Reform Strategy in Kosovo. Provided legal and policy advice on the process of public administration reforms, assisted in drafting the Law on Civil Service, the Law on Salaries of Civil Servants, including the Law on State Administrative Organs. I also provided expertise in the course of updating the Public Administration Reform Strategy in Kosovo.



Hulla/Human Dynamics Project "Further Support to the Justice Institutions

• Legal Expert

  • Nov 2008 - Jan 2009

  provided legal advice in harmonization of laws with the EU legislation, prepared policy reports on environmental standards and green public procurement concept related to governmental buildings. provided legal advice in harmonization of laws with the EU legislation, prepared policy reports on environmental standards and green public procurement concept related to governmental buildings.



Eptisa

• Spain
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Short Term Consultant on Environmental Law

  • Jun 2008 - Sep 2008

  EPTISA Project in support of the Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning, Prishtina (Kosovo)Provided support to municipalities for implementation of environmental legislation and delivered awareness raising training modules on applicable environmental legislation in Kosovo, including the Aarhus Convention. EPTISA Project in support of the Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning, Prishtina (Kosovo)Provided support to municipalities for implementation of environmental legislation and delivered awareness raising training modules on applicable environmental legislation in Kosovo, including the Aarhus Convention.



United Nations Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) Pillar IV (European Union), Legal Office, Prishtina/ Kosovo

• Legal Officer

  • Sep 2005 - Jan 2008

  provided legal advise in the area of energy law, mining law, aviation law and waste and water regulatory framework legislation. provided legal advise in the area of energy law, mining law, aviation law and waste and water regulatory framework legislation.



Constitutional Commission of Kosovo

• Constitutional Law Expert

  • Jun 2007 - Dec 2007

  Supported the Constitutional Commission in the course of the drafting of the 2008 Kosovo Constitution. Supported the Constitutional Commission in the course of the drafting of the 2008 Kosovo Constitution.



Ministry of Trade and Industry/Government of Kosovo

• Head of Office for International Relations

  • Dec 2004 - Sep 2005



Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning/Government of Kosovo

• Legal Advisor

  • Jan 2004 - Dec 2004

  Provided legal and policy advice in reviewing environmental legislation, including drafting the Law on Nature Protection and the Law on Environmental Protection. I also provided legal expertise on secondary legislation in the area of environmental law and reviewed compliance with EU environmental law and relevant environmental treaties. Provided legal and policy advice in reviewing environmental legislation, including drafting the Law on Nature Protection and the Law on Environmental Protection. I also provided legal expertise on secondary legislation in the area of environmental law and reviewed compliance with EU environmental law and relevant environmental treaties.



OSCE

• Austria
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• National Legal Advisor

  • Oct 2001 - Jan 2004

  Prepared legal opinions in the area of administrative and constitutional law. Prepared legal opinions in the area of administrative and constitutional law.