Education and training

Faculty of Political Sciences, University of Belgrade

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  • Master's degree in International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Law

  • Belgrade, Serbia
  1. Thesis: the limits of freedom of expression in the context of the European Conventionon Human Rights.
  • Level in EQF: EQF level 7

Faculty of Political Sciences, University of Belgrade

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  • Bachelor's degree in International Relations

  • Belgrade, Serbia
  1. Field of study: international relations, with a focus on European integration.
  • Level in EQF: EQF level 6

Roehampton University

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  • Postgraduate Summer School in Human Rights

  • London, United Kingdom
  1. Summer postgraduate course in human rights.
  • Level in EQF: EQF level 7

Work experience

  • United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

  • Belgrade, Serbia

Project manager

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  1. Managed a USD 23 million international portfolio focused on civil society development,youth empowerment and regional cooperation in Serbia.
  2. Directed cross-functional teams of more than 20 staff, aligning strategy acrossministries, international donors and private partners.
  3. Evaluated grant proposals and conducted rigorous impact assessments to informprogramme adjustments and strategic communication.
  4. Broke down complex multi-stakeholder work plans into actionable milestones andmanaged risk frameworks.

  • Knowledge Innovation Centre (KIC)

  • Ljubljana, Slovenia

Project manager

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  1. Managing activities in EU-funded projects, from planning and partner coordination todelivery and reporting.
  2. Supporting the project team to ensure work is delivered on time, to a high standardand in line with funder requirements.

  • Civil Rights Defenders

  • Belgrade, Serbia

Project manager

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  1. Directed programme operations in Serbia and strategic initiatives across the WesternBalkans, driving regional engagement and partner alignment.
  2. Oversaw the full funding lifecycle, including project development, grant-makingevaluations, fundraising strategies and multi-donor coordination.
  3. Strengthened the capacities of civil society and media partners and led advocacybefore EU institutions on human rights protection and press freedom.

  • Institute for European Politics

  • Berlin, Germany

Project support officer

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  1. Developed strategic project proposals on the EU integration of the Western Balkansand Ukraine.
  2. Designed and delivered training for Ukrainian civil society organisations and facilitatedknowledge exchange with civil servants from Serbia and Croatia.

  • Institute for European Affairs

  • Belgrade, Serbia

Project manager

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  1. Developed and implemented projects on anti-corruption and the protection of humanrights.
  2. Responsible for project management, evaluation and fundraising.

  • Faculty of Political Sciences, University of Belgrade

  • Belgrade, Serbia

University teaching assistant

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  1. Taught exercises in Introduction to Law, International Humanitarian Law, InternationalHuman Rights Law and Law of the European Union.
  2. Supported professors in preparing and delivering lectures to BA and MA students, andin research in these fields.

Skills

  • Project and grant management:
  • Monitoring and research:
  • Stakeholder engagement:
  • Communication:
  • Teamwork