Project Team

Project Director, IDI

Prince 2 Certified Project Director;
Extensive experience in managing and supervising of multi-million EU funded projects in Developing Countries;
In-depth knowledge and experience of EU programmes, Project Cycle Management, PRAG and General Conditions’ rules and procedures;
In charge of IDI’s EU funded project in Bosnia and Herzegovina ‘Capacity Building in European Research and Technology Development Programmes and Initiatives’ (2013–2014);
Implemented also two large EU funded projects in the Balkans: €3.4m “Support to Enterprise Competitiveness and Export Promotion in Serbia” and €2.1m “Supporting SMEs to become more competitive in the EU market in Albania”.

IPR, Legal & Financial Expert (Team Leader)

Over 12 years of experience in designing, tendering, implementing and monitoring projects related to Research, Technology Development and Innovation (RTDI): FP7, INTERREG, MED, LIFE+, CIP ICT PSP and Structural Funds);
Extensive experience in implementation of financial and administrative rules as a Financial & Administrative Officer in a number of projects under the FP7 & Horizon 2020· 15 years of experience in design and delivery of training, mentoring and coaching support to researchers on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Management, Entrepreneurship, Financial & Legal Issues of FP7/H2020 projects;
Proven track in building international consortia & preparing successful proposals in consortia led by partners from Associated Countries Experience in entrepreneurship and SME management. Setting up new companies in Greece, Israel, Bulgaria, UK. Preparation of legal documents, mentoring shareholders, drafting agreements, business & financial plans.

Senior Networking Expert, IDI

After completing education, taking part in challenging positions in the management consulting sector including project management and business development, marketing & communication, and recruitment functions of reputable national and multinational companies where can fully utilize his potential, apply his demonstrated competencies and academic background.

Project Coordinator, IDI

Trained professional in urban and regional planning, sustainable development, transport strategy, accessible transport, mobility and passenger transport services,
Has over 5 years of experience in project management within consultancy sector for public institutions as per PRAG (financial and administrative requirements),
Vast experience in coordinating and chairing working groups and workshops composed of stakeholders from public institutions, private company representatives and CSOs; Proven skills of mediation between different parties involved in international projects’ implementation; Considerable experience in drafting strategic documents, research, data collection, data analysis and technical reporting, developed user involvement tools for monitoring and evaluation, conducted needs assessment studies, capacity building operations and trainings for public institutions and NGOs; Mobilised and coordinated expert teams from different sectors.

Project Officer, IDI

Trained in international relations, policy-making strategies, and gender studies.
Participated in international and national research projects at interdisciplinary research laboratories and research centres.
Experienced in data collection, data analysis, qualitative & quantitative research methods, and reporting.
Experienced in identifying consumer marketing strategies across various internal teams (advertising, publicity, online/social media) to maximize awareness.

Project Administrator, IDI

Three years of project management and implementation experience on international and EU-funded projects;
Experience in project coordination through communication with local and international stakeholders;
Knowledge of organizing project events, especially seminars, workshops, study visits, and other related activities in Technical Assistance projects;
Expertise in planning financial related issues in EU-funded projects and performing financial processes;
Competence in realizing various administrative works during the projet management cycle.

Project and Communication Assistant, IDI

Focused on international relations at his bachelor’s degree and focused on the Law of the EU(Institutions and procedures), the Political Economy of European Integration, and EU’s Historic Evolution and Political System at his master’s degree.
Received trainings on, news language and writing, column writing, online media, new media, editorship, foreign news coordination, and ethics on reporting.
Experience with international, German, and local associations.
Project coordination experience on human rights, education, and migration.
On-site and online event assistance experience.
Experienced in content creation for social media.

Communication and Visibility Manager, IDI

Vast experience in planning and managing public relations campaigns, developing, implementing and evaluating communication strategies and running public awareness campaigns;
8 years of professional experience in the fields of communication, digital tools, web-based portals, social media, social media ads and campaigning management;
Extensive knowledge in content creation for social media platforms, targeting various audiences;
Experienced in social media statistical analysis through social media measurement tools, insights and best practices, tracking relevant metrics and reporting;
Experienced in developing, organizing, planning and promoting a range of large scale events such as opening ceremonies, trainings and online panel discussions;
Practical and theoretical knowledge of EU visibility rules and regulations with extensive hands-on experience.