Tanja Tomikj Josheska - President & Founder, Network of women for new policies NETWORK IDEM Skopje

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Work Background

Public Sector Energy Efficiency ProjectLead Project Coordinator and Social Safeguards Specialist

Apr. 2021 - Dec. 2024Skopje, Skopski, North MacedoniaManage everyday operations; Represent project vis-à-vis Government institutions, local government units, international finance institutions and other multi-lateral and bilateral donors; Prepare the project Long-Term Business Plan and any amendments to the Plan; Assign work responsibilities to PMU staff; Ensure close coordination between technical assistance and investment activities funded under the project funds; Prepare recommendations to Coordination Committee (Minister of Finance) for the approval of funding for specific investment or technical assistance projects; Monitor overall project implementation; Prepare semi annual and annual reports; Monitor and evaluate, on a continuing basis, the performance of investment and technical assistance programs, and oversee the effective implementation of such monitoring and evaluation; Oversee the well-functioning of the designed financial management system, established system of internal controls and smooth working/operation of the financial system; Control over the running of accountancy, preparing and submitting financial statements according the Budget and Budget's Users Accountancy Law of Republic of Macedonia; Prepare social information of the Environmental & Social checklist for sub-project; Advise the Detailed Technical Design Consultant on development of the ESMP and social aspects, in accordance with Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) Document; Advise the PAD development Consultant on preparation of the social assessment, followed by ESMP, in accordance with Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF); Provide basic training and guidance to the EHSS responsible person of the Contractors and follow implementation of training to their personnel/workers; Control implementation of the social aspects of the ESMPs during implementation of works by the Contractors; Prepare Social Monitoring Reports including Project Progress reports for each ongoing sub-project, in accordance with PAD and POM

Municipal Services Improvement Project (MSIP)Lead Project Coordinator

Apr. 2018 - Apr. 2022Coordinate the work of the Project Implementation Unit ( https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/project-detail/P096481?lang=en ); Manage everyday operations; Represent project vis-à-vis Government institutions, local government units, international finance institutions and other multi-lateral and bilateral donors; Prepare the project Long-Term Business Plan and any amendments to the Plan; Coordinate any amendments and changes to the Project Operational Manual and submit them to the Coordination committee for approval; Assign work responsibilities to PMU staff in accordance with the corresponding arrangements; Propose, organize and participate to meetings of the Coordination Committee; Ensure close coordination between technical assistance and investment activities funded under the project funds; Prepare recommendations to Coordination Committee (Minister of Finance) for the approval of funding for specific investment or technical assistance projects; Monitor overall project implementation; Prepare semi-annual and annual progress reports for submission to the Coordination Committee, the Government of the Republic of Macedonia, and/or the World Bank and/or any other donor as well as any other periodic or exceptional report and/or documentation on MSIP/MSIP2 activities or technical or financial performance that may be required by the Government of Republic of Macedonia, and/or the World Bank and/or any other donor; Monitor and evaluate, on a continuing basis, the performance of investment and technical assistance programs, and oversee the effective implementation of such monitoring and evaluation; Oversee the well-functioning of the designed financial management system, established system of internal controls and (b) smooth working/operation of the financial system; Control over the running of accountancy, preparing and submitting financial statements according the Budget and Budget's Users Accountancy Law of Republic of Macedonia.

Ednakvi.mkFounder

Oct. 2015Skopjeednakvi.mk is a web page designed to gather gender data in Macedonia. It collects domestic and international regulation promoting gender equality, analysis and research on gender equality and provides public space for promotion of women. It also hosts the first database of women experts from Macedonia.

OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)Gender Consultant

Dec. 2014 - Jan. 2015Provided gender expertise to support DGGU in gender mainstreaming its selected projects/activities under the Gender Mainstreaming Road Map of the Department.

Parliament of the Republic of MacedoniaElected Member

Jun. 2011 - May. 2014Drafting, amending and voting laws; communicate with constituents in both directions; oversee the work of the Government; draw attention to issues of public importance through public appearances; participate in creation and mobilising support for the party’s policies

PROGRES InstituteExecutive Director

Nov. 2009 - Jun. 2011Coordinating the work of the Institute, organizing and conveying polls and surveys, preparing and organizing the Political Academy, conducting educational trainings, organizing debates, conferences and workshops, co-authored the Policy paper: "Corruption as impediment for EU future: Improving the system of good governance in Macedonia"

Office of the President of the Republic of MacedoniaAssistant for foreign affairs

Oct. 2006 - May. 2009MacedoniaPrepare and organize the visits of the President abroad and visits of the foreign Presidents to Macedonia, prepare speeches for certain events, participated in the preparation and organization of the 15th Meeting of Presidents of Central Europe

Social Democratic Union of MacedoniaCounselor for youth issues to the President of the party

Jan. 2005 - Dec. 2006MacedoniaAdvise the President of the party on youth issues, draft speeches, participate in party program preparation, organize meetings and conducting research, surveys and policy papers for youth education.

Agency of youth and sport of the Republic of MacedoniaHead of youth department

Jan. 2003 - Dec. 2005MacedoniaOrganize and oversee the work of the department, organize the preparation and participate in drafting of the National Youth Strategy, conduct a survey on the status of the best graduates from the High Education System, participated in the preparation of the EU accession questionnaire, cooperate with and support NGOs that work in the field of youth issues