Experience

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  UN Women

  • Sarajevo, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina,...

  • Coordination Associate

    • Apr 2021 - Present
    • Sarajevo, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina,...

    As a Gender Coordination Specialist at UN Women BiH CO, I work with internal and external partners to ensure gender mainstreaming across United Nations and other stakeholders, such as government, civil society, and the international community.

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  IOM - UN Migration

  • Sarajevo, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina,...

  • Project Advisor

    • Mar 2019 - Apr 2021
    • Sarajevo, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina,...

    As Project Advisor, I have supported grantees in both narrative and financial reporting as key aspect of role. I had lead in guiding grantees through the entire process, from the initiation of project activities to their successful completion. This involves collecting necessary deliverables from ...

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  National Democratic Institute (NDI)

  • Banja Luka and Sarajevo

  • Program Assistant

    • May 2018 - Mar 2019
    • Banja Luka and Sarajevo

    In my role, I've achieved significant milestones while managing projects such as "Catalyzing Cross-Party Initiatives" and "Mobilizing Youth for Reconciliation - Be the Inspiration":I've spearheaded the daily operations at our satellite office in Banja Luka, focusing on...

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  Helsinki Citizens Assembly

  • Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina

  • Project Coordinator

    • Oct 2017 - May 2018
    • Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina

    During my role as Project coordinator, I successfully briefed a total of 90 EU and international representatives on strategies for advancing EU accession in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Actively participated in the submission of Alternative Answers from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to the Europe...

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  Foundation United Women Banja Luka

  • Banja Luka

  • Legal Advisor

    • Sep 2015 - Oct 2017
    • Banja Luka

    Amended existing legislation in the area of gender-based violence/domestic violence (GBV/DV) through the "Program platform". Trained 50 female parliamentarians on engendering legislation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Helped elect 6 female candidates as mayors. Educated more than 10,000 peo...

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  Omladinska Novinska Asocijacija (Youth Press As...

  • Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

  • Project Manager and Fundraiser

    • Sep 2011 - Sep 2012
    • Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Authored 10 successful projects for the organization within the specified timeframe. Secured over $8,000 in additional funding to enhance organizational capacities. Collaborated with local authorities in the municipality of Old Town, Sarajevo, to develop a project that led to the provision of off...

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  Schüler Helfen Leben (SHL) Sarajevo

  • Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

  • Fund for Youth Projects Commission Member

    • Jan 2010 - Jan 2011
    • Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Reviewed over 200 project proposals from diverse civil society organizations across small municipalities and rural areas.Awarded approximately 50 grants to support the implementation of selected projects, fostering community development. Monitored the successful execution of around 30 projects wi...