Emilia G.

My professional portfolio counts more than 110 implemented projects with the total amount exceeding 5 million Euros. As listed in my CV, I have been intensively involved in each stage of the project cycle, both from theoretical and practical stand point due to the need of capacity building for the staff working under me, delegating tasks, leading and monitoring but also as a project manager in charge. I have also been delivering training on PCM for public employees and CSOs at local level. Also, I am familiar, in depth , with the local governance system, with a strong practical experience in participatory public policy development including the expertise in drafting analytical reports, action plans and monitoring, tracking tools for client local governments; provision of technical know-how and direct assistance at forging new inter-municipal relationships and practices; Provision of technical assistance in the assessment and improvement of efficiency/effectiveness in the provision of services at the local level; For these particular professional assets I was awarded “Best civil servant in Europe for 2009” by VNG International, Haag, the Netherlands (https://thehagueacademy.com/tfg/talent-alumni/emiliagjeroska/) In addition to the above I have 8 years of executive level experience, combing strategic planning and management of the regional development of Pelagonija (covering territory of 9 municipalities). Specifically, I was involved in providing advice and technical assistance to local governments and non-state actors in participatory formulation of strategic documents; supporting institutions at regional and national level in conducting specific socioeconomic analysis required for strategic planning, contributing to partnership building and resource mobilization in particular in design and creation of inter regional networks, stakeholder platforms, LEADER measure drafting and piloting, LAG establishment etc. I have been involved in the preparation of the cross border program both with Greece and with Albania for the period of 2007-2013.