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Work Background
Freelance | Self-EmployedIndependent Consultant
Mar. 2026
UNDPProgramme Specialist (SALW Control)
Jul. 2024 - Mar. 2026Belgrade, Serbia
UNDPRegional Project Manager a.i.
Feb. 2023 - Jul. 2023Istanbul, TurkeyManaging inception phase of the EU Support to Confidence Building in the Western Balkans Project
UNDPJustice and Security Sector Leader
Aug. 2022 - Jul. 2024Sarajevo, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina
UNDPProgramme Coordinator
Apr. 2020 - Jul. 2022Sarajevo, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina
UNDPRegional War Crimes Project Coordinator
Apr. 2019 - Mar. 2020Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe - OSCEMonitoring Officer
Nov. 2015 - Mar. 2019Actively monitoring and reporting on the security situations in the area of operation as well as the overall situation. Monitoring conflict-related trials from a human rights perspective. Maintaining daily, regular communication with other international organisations and local authorities on issues regarding gender rights, human trafficking, freedom of expression / media, violence against women and children, humanitarian situations and displaced persons. Developing and maintaining constructive contacts with the host country regional and local authorities, representatives of minorities and religious groups, civil society and the local population. Managing cases of security incidents, human rights and fundamental freedom situation and overall inter-ethnic relations.
International Organization for Migration (IOM)National Researcher - Consultant
Apr. 2015 - Sep. 2015Sarajevo, Bosnia and HerzegovinaNational Researcher - Consultant within the project “Supporting Western Balkan Countries in Efficiently Responding to the Challenges Posed by Migration of Unaccompanied Minors". Acting as a short-term expert as part of the regional IOM initiative on preparing a report on unaccompanied minors harnessing deep knowledge of immigration issues to provide an exceptional level of consultancy on this project. Undertaking all work from desk research to interviews, performing analysis and finalising the report which included detailed conclusions and recommendations.
International Organization for Migration (IOM)Local Expert
Nov. 2014 - Feb. 2015Sarajevo, Bosnia and HerzegovinaConducting feasibility studies into the needs of the Joint Risk Analysis Center (JRAC) in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Applying expertise and knowledge in cross-border crimes, regional cooperation and communication / coordination working at the multi-agency / multi-national levels. Identifying the most critical gaps in the operations of the JRAC in order to conceptualise tailored, sustainable and cost effective recommendations for concrete measures to enhance the work of the Center at both national and regional level. Exploring the opportunities for linking the JRAC to similar structures in the Western Balkans and EU countries.
MBM Recruiting Group LimitedChief Operating Officer
Sep. 2013 - Dec. 2014Sarajevo, Bosnia and HerzegovinaActing as the principal deputy and primary advisor to the Managing Partner and sharing responsibility for all aspects of the business. Developing a representative office in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and holding direct responsibility for all administrative, legal and logistical activities regarding registration and opening of the branch. Supervising all day-to-day office operations including the evaluation of directors. Establishing and implementing operating processes to support overall company policies and objectives.
ICITAP - BosniaPolitical/Rule of Law Adviser
Sep. 2010 - Feb. 2013Sarajevo, Bosnia and HerzegovinaParticipated as an integral part of the management to identify needs. Responsibility for drafting project proposals and justifications, managing budgets and overseeing all aspects of the program. Monitoring and analysing information from the local media and other sources on law enforcement and rule of law issues. Analysing and reporting on cases related to war crimes, terrorism, organised crime, complex financial crimes and corruption. Holding active and direct involvement in all security sector reform activities. Working directly on institutional development and capacity building activities within the security sector. Managing a team of security and IT experts to develop and implement the State Police Information Network and the Biometrics Visa System. Assessing needs and coordinating key activities with respect to the ICITAP training programs. Drafting talking points and briefing papers for Program Managers to assist in high-level meetings with government officials and key members of the international community.
US Embassy SarajevoDOJ/ICITAP Program Assistant
Nov. 2005 - Aug. 2010Sarajevo, Bosnia and HerzegovinaServed as a liaison between ICITAP and BiH government officials and was responsible for developing, maintaining and sustaining positive relations with, and access to these officials.
Actively and directly involved in all security sector reform activities, such as establishment and implementation of law enforcement agencies, drafting legislation and internal policies and procedures for such agencies, etc.
Served as the supervisor for all ICITAP locally hired staff, coordinating their administrative matters, assigning work and controlling their quality of performance
DOJ - ICITAP Program in Bosnia and Herzegovina - Contracted through SAIC and MPRILocal Staff Coordinator
Jun. 1997 - Oct. 2005Sarajevo, Bosnia and HerzegovinaCoordinating and monitoring all Local Staff members. Coordinating all administrative matters concerning Local Staff such as salary, leave, schedules, and security. Assigning work to Local Staff based on qualifications and needs of the program and reviewing all written translations for quality, correctness of speech, and format.
Drafting correspondence - short summary and analytical reports, and letters within the international and local communities - and translating documents, as directed by the Program Manager. Providing written and independent analysis and interpretation (and, where appropriate, recommendations for future action based upon best judgment forecast) of events in the country pertaining to rule of law field.
Serving as an interpreter for the Program Manager in meetings, ceremonies, press releases.
Arranging appointments, conferences and other events, including visits by DOJ officials.
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