WORK EXPERIENCE
01/03/2017 – CURRENT
ADVISOR, PROJECT MANAGER – Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure,Department for International Cooperation and
- Project Manager on projects from IPA Programmes (Centralized and Decentralized Management)
- Reporting on implementation of projects
- Reporting on identified risks on projects
- Day to day communication and coordination with stakeholders
- Active participation at steering committee meetings
- Active participation in the tender evaluation procedure (Shortlisting, Evaluation Committees)
- Reviewing and analyzing tender documentation (Tender Dossier, Terms of Reference) in compliance with Practical Guide to Contract Procedures for EU External Actions (PRAG)
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Coordinator for Horizontal Matters within the IPA body (Horizontal Functions) www.mgsi.gov.rs Nemanjina 22-26, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
01/01/2016 – 01/03/2017
ADVISOR, PROJECT MANAGER – Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure, Department for European Integration and Int
- Project Manager on projects from IPA Programmes (Centralized and Decentralized Management)
- Various working activities on Non-IPA projects
- Reporting on implementation of projects
- Reporting on identified risks on projects
- Day to day communication and coordination with stakeholders
- Active participation at steering committee meetings
- Reviewing and analyzing tender documentation (Tender Dossier, Terms of Reference) in compliance with Practical Guide to Contract Procedures for EU External Actions (PRAG)
- Coordinator for Horizontal Matters within the IPA body (Horizontal Functions)
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Irregularity Expert within the IPA body (Horizontal Functions) www.mgsi.gov.rs Nemanjina 22-26, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
01/08/2014 – 01/01/2016
ADVISOR, PROJECT MANAGER – Ministry for Construction, Transport and Infrastructure, Department for Strategic Planning and Mana
- Project Manager on projects from IPA Programmes (Centralized and Decentralized Management)
- Various working activities on Non-IPA projects
- Reporting on implementation of projects
- Reporting on identified risks on projects
- Day to day communication and coordination with stakeholders
- Active participation at steering committee meetings
- Active participation in the tender evaluation procedure (Shortlisting)
- Reviewing and analyzing tender documentation (Tender Dossier, Terms of Reference) in compliance with Practical Guide to Contract Procedures for EU External Actions (PRAG)
Belgrade, Serbia
01/09/2013 – 01/08/2014
JUNIOR ADVISOR, PROJECT MANAGER – Ministry of Transport, Department for European Integration and International Cooperation, Group for
- Projects from IPA Programmes (Centralized Management)
- Reporting on implementation of projects
- Reporting on identified risks on projects
- Day to day communication and coordination with stakeholders
- Active participation at steering committee meetings
- Reviewing and analyzing tender documentation (Tender Dossier, Terms of Reference) in compliance with Practical Guide to Contract Procedures for EU External Actions (PRAG)
- Member of the Negotiating Group 14 - Transport
- Member of the Negotiating Group 21 - Trans-European Networks
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Member of the Negotiating Group 22 - Regional Policy and Coordination of Structural Instruments www.mgsi.gov.rs Nemanjina 22-26, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
01/02/2010 – 01/09/2013
JUNIOR ADVISOR – The Government of the Republic of Serbia, Ministry for Infrastructure, Department for Road Transpor
- Addressing requests for licenses for performing international transport of passengers for the Serbian transport operators
- Day to day communication with the respective representatives from alike Ministries of the countries abroad
- Regular meetings with the respective representatives from alike Ministries of the countries abroad on subject of proportionality of issued transport licenses and other important issues regarding the transport of passengers
www.mgsi.gov.rs Omladinskih brigada 1, 11070, Belgrade, Serbia
01/02/2009 – 01/02/2010
JUNIOR ADVISOR – The Government of the Republic of Serbia, Ministry of Transport, Cabinet of the Minister
- Reporting on the implementation of projects
- Reporting on the identified risks on projects
- Communication and coordination with stakeholders
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Assist the Public Relations Officer in preparation of press releases and facilitation of interviews and media events www.mgsi.gov.rs Nemanjina 11, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
25/03/2019 – 25/03/2019 – Belgrade, Serbia
CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING - PREPARATION OF TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION-COST AND BENEFIT ANALYSIS ON INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN THE TRANSPORT AND RAILWAY
SECTORS – Project Preparation Facility 8 technical assistance
- Case study 1, Project of investing in the railway infrastructure in compliance with the European Commission Guide for Cost and benefit analysis
- Case study 2, Project of investing in the railway infrastructure in Serbia
- Case study 3, Project of investing in the railway infrastructure in the region
02/11/2018 – 02/11/2018 – Belgrade, Serbia
CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION - HOW TO WRITE GOOD PROJECT PROPOSAL AND GET
EU FUNDS – European Training Academy
- Best practices
- Development of skills and knowledge related to grant funding
25/09/2018 – 25/09/2018 – Belgrade, Serbia
CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING - VISIBILITY OF EU PROJECTS – The National Academy of Public Administration
- Self-awareness of IPA body (especially the Visibility Officer) in the area of visibility augmentation of every individual project financed from the EU funds
18/09/2018 – 19/09/2018 – Belgrade, Serbia
CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING - SERVICE CONTRACTS (PRAG), FROM TENDER
DOCUMENTATION TO PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION – The National Academy of Public Administration
- Preparing tender documentation, Contract Notice
- Shortlisting procedure
- Evaluation procedure
- Contracting
- Implementation
11/04/2018 – 11/04/2018 – Belgrade, Serbia
CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING - PREPARATION OF A LIST OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
RELATED TO DAY TO DAY PROCESSES – The National Academy of Public Administration
- State administration procedures explained 13/12/2017 – 13/12/2017 – Belgrade, Serbia
CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING - WORKSHOP FOR WORKS CONTRACTS (NEW PROCUREMENT
AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES) – Government of the Republic of Serbia, Human Resource Management Service
- Preparation of tender documentation
- Introduction to FIDIC conditions of contract
- Implementation of works contracts
- Q&A/Wrap-up: Works contract session
22/03/2017 – 23/03/2017 – Belgrade, Serbia
CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND PAYMENTS TO
CONTRACTORS – Government of the Republic of Serbia, Human Resource Management Service
- Cash flows between EC, NAO, CFCU and contractor
- Bank accounts of CFCU and NAO, currencies
- Planning and management of national funds
- Payments for service, supply, Grant, Twinning and Works contracts
- Control of expenditures CFCU and IPA Units
- Payments requests, termination of payments and refunds
29/11/2016 – 30/11/2016 – Belgrade, Serbia
CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING - THE ROLE OF THE COORDINATOR FOR HORIZONTAL FUNCTIONS WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON WORKLOAD ANALYSIS – EXCHANGE OF EXPERIENCE AND POSSIBILITIES FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF METHODOLOGY – Governm
ent of the Republic of Serbia, Human Resource Management Service
- The results of the implemented methodology for WLA
- Exchange of experience in preparing WLA
- Identification of problematic parts
- Improvement of methodology
- Equalization and harmonization of common initial assumptions: Horizontal functions, Procurement
08/12/2015 – 09/12/2015 – Belgrade, Serbia
CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING - INTRODUCTION TO HORIZONTAL ISSUES: ACCREDITATION, INTERNAL CONTROL, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND RISK MANAGEMENT – G
overnment of the Republic of Serbia, Human Resource Management Service
- Accreditation criteria
- Internal control framework
- Horizontal functions
- National regulation framework
01/07/2014 – 01/08/2014 – Vienna, Austria
CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION - EXECUTIVE TRAINING PROGRAMME IN EUROPEAN AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS FOR JUNIOR DIPLOMATS AND CIVIL SERVICE OFFICIALS
FROM THE DANUBE REGION AND WESTERN BALKANS – Diplomatic Academy of Vienna
- European Union & International Issues
- Human Rights
- Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment
- Global Security Issues
- Diplomatic Skills
- History and Culture of Austria
03/07/2014 – 04/07/2014 – Belgrade, Serbia
CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING - PROCUREMENT OF GRANT BENEFICIARIES (IPA PROJECTS) –
Government of the Republic of Serbia, Human Resource Management Service
- Procurement of services and supplies by the grant beneficiaries
- PRAG Guide
25/12/2013 – 26/12/2013 – Belgrade, Serbia
CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING - MONITORING AND EVALUATION (IPA PROJECTS) – Governme
nt of the Republic of Serbia, Human Resource Management Service
- IPA I and IPA II projects
- Logical matrix
- Indicators
- Evaluation of programmes and projects
09/12/2013 – 09/12/2013 – Belgrade, Serbia
CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR IPA PROJECTS – Government
of the Republic of Serbia, Human Resource Management Service
- Management of international development assistance
- Cash flows between institutions
- Bank accounts
- Pre-financing
- Interim payments
- Final payments
- Types of guarantees
- Controls of procedures
01/01/2012 – 01/01/2013 – Belgrade, Serbia
DIPLOMA IN BASIC DIPLOMATIC TRAINING – Diplomatic Academy ''Koča Popović'', the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia
- Diplomatic practice
- International relations and foreign policy of the Republic of Serbia
- Security in contemporary international relations
- Consular law and practice
- International negotiations
- Diplomatic protocol
- International organizations
- The basis of the EU system and Serbian people in the southeast Europe
20/01/2007 – 20/01/2009 – Belgrade, Serbia
MASTER OF ECONOMICS – Belgrade banking academy, Union university
General
- Economic analysis
- Risk management Occupational
- Business ethics
12/10/2004 – 12/10/2007 – Belgrade, Serbia
BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS – Faculty for economics, finance and administration, Singidunum university
Levels: A1 and A2: Basic user; B1 and B2: Independent user; C1 and C2: Proficient user
DRIVING LICENCE
Driving Licence: B
ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS
Organisational skills
- Good organizational skills gained as project manager, facilitating Project Steering Committee Meetings and other
COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Communication and interpersonal skills
- Direct contact with clients and contractors while working in the Department for Road Transport and the Department for European Integration and International Cooperation
- Good communication skills gained through my experience as project manager, stakeholders' meetings and other
JOB-RELATED SKILLS
Job-related skills
- Good command of quality control processes (currently responsible for quality review of the tender documentation)
DIGITAL SKILLS
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Microsoft Powerpoint Outlook Zoom Google Drive Google Docs Skyp e
PROJECTS
2019 – CURRENT
IPA 2016: Improvement of accessibility for persons with disabilities
Project Manager in charge of reviewing tender documentation, monitoring project implementation 2017 – 2017
IPA 2016: Improved Road Safety
Substitute Project Manager in charge of reviewing tender documentation 2017 – 2017
IPA 2015: Construction of Intermodal terminal in Batajnica
Two contracts:
1) Technical assistance to the terminal operator in managing and operating the terminal
2) Purchase of the equipment needed for the effective functioning of the Intermodal terminal Project Manager in charge of reviewing tender documentation and conducting market research
2018 – CURRENT
IPA 2014: Improvement of socio-economic conditions of roma population currently residing in informal settlements
Project Manager in charge of monitoring project implementation 2014 – CURRENT
IPA 2013: River training works and dredging of the riverbed on selected critical sections on
the Danube river
Two contracts:
1) River training and dredging works on critical sectors on the Danube river
2) Supervision and environmental monitoring of river training and dredging works on critical sectors on the Danube river Project Manager in charge of reviewing tender documentation, monitoring project implementation
2019 – CURRENT
IPA 2013: Improvement of living and housing conditions among the roma population presently residing in informal settlements
Two contracts:
1) Technical Assistance for Improvement of Living and Housing Conditions among the Roma Population Presently Residing in Informal Settlements
2) Grant scheme -implementation of durable housing solutions, accompanying measures at hosting communities and physical infrastructure improvements
Project Manager in charge of monitoring the final phase of the project implementation
2013 – 2016
IPA 2011: Modernization of the Railway Pan European Transport Corridor X
Two contracts:
1) Preparation of project documentation for the upgrade and modernization of the railway line between Novi Sad-Subotica- Hungarian Border
2) Preparation of project documentation for the construction of the railway bypass around the city of Niš Project Manager in charge of monitoring project implementation
2014 – 2017
NON IPA: Construction of the Mihajlo Pupin bridge
Assisting in the work of the official Working Group
2014 – 2017
NON IPA: Construction of the Morava corridor
Assisting in the work of the official Working Group 2014 – 2016
NON IPA: Construction of the Industrial Park Stublenica
Assisting in the preparation of the project implementation 2014 – 2017
NON IPA: Use of ash in the construction industry and transport infrastructure (regulation on
the use of ash)
Preparing internal quality economic analysis for the use of ash, Secretary of the Working Group 2014 – 2016
NON IPA: Construction of Corridor 10 (some sections)
Monitoring of the project implementation 2014 – 2016
NON IPA: Construction of Corridor 11 (some sections)
Monitoring of the project implementation, preparing internal quality economic analysis for concession
CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS
2019 – 2019 – Serbian-South Korean IT center, Belgrade
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Visibility Workshop on the Internet Interface Visibility Tool (programmed by Delegation of the EU in the Republic of Serbia)
Learning about how to use the Internet Interface Visibility Tool for following the implementation of the IPA projects 2019 – 2019 – Government bodies of the Republic of Hungary, Budapest
- Study Visit for the representatives of Ministry of European Integration, Ministry of
Construction, Transport and Infrastructure and other ministries in charge of preparations for Chapter 22
4-day discussions for Chapter 22 about various sectors in regards to the future use of cohesion/structural funds 2019 – 2019 – Center of Excellence in Finance, Ljubljana
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Optimized Internal Control of EU Funds (in Line Ministries)
3-day discussions about the internal controls within the IPA units in line ministries 2018 – 2018 – Directorate for Inland Waterways, Belgrade
- Second training seminar in the frame of the EU-supported project of METEET (Mixed
Environment Transport External Expert Team)
Discussion on the subject of river transport and environmental protection 2017 – 2017 – Hotel Prag, Belgrade
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Communications and Teamwork
Discussions about the importance of communication skills and teamwork and how to improve them
2017 – 2017 – National Bank of Serbia, Belgrade
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The Republic of Serbia in Brussels – between active interlocutor and passive observer
Discussions and presentation about the roles and tasks for Serbian representatives in EU institutions in Brussels 2014 – 2014 – Hotel Park, Belgrade
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Attract-SEE: Assessing Territorial Attractiveness in South East Europe
Assessing Territorial Attractiveness in South East Europe, discussions about the territorial attractiveness in the Republic of Serbia and presentation about the Austrian electronic cadastre
2014 – 2014 – Serbian Chamber of Commerce, Belgrade
Rules of Competitiveness in Transport of Passengers and Goods in Road Transport
Discussions about the rules of competitiveness in transport of passengers and goods in International and domestic road transport
2014 – 2014 – Hotel 88 Rooms, Belgrade
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Irregularities in Implementation of EU Funds
Discussions on possible irregularities in implementation of EU funds and presentation of the electronic data system for reporting of the irregularities
2013 – 2013 – The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), Belgrade
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Works contracts - Infrastructure management and contracting – from the Investor’s idea to the operation and transfer of the infrastructure project
The use of PRAG Guide and FIDIC books (Fédération Internationale Des Ingénieurs-Conseils) 2013 – 2013 – National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia, Belgrade
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Negotiations on accession of the Republic of Serbia to the EU
Discussions on the negotiation procedure for accession of the Republic of Serbia to the EU