Pool of trainers, Moderators and Advisors sorted by the topics
Marijan Dujmović
Marijan Dujmović has 12 years of professional experience in development projects in water and environmental protection sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina and South Eastern Europe.
His expertise includes water supply, sanitation and solid waste management, as well as multi-disciplinary project planning and management in accordance with requirements of financial institutions/donor’s and development programmes. He has broad and practical experience in integration of legal, institutional, technical, economic, socio-cultural and environmental aspects in communal water sector.
He has a strong expertise in the design of capacity-building programs and delivery of trainings and transfer of know-how to municipal and higher level authorities for improvement of communal water services, especially in asset management, tariff setting, business planning, utility performance benchmarking, result-based management and monitoring and evaluation.
He is currently project manager of the Project „Asset Management Advisory Services for Water Utilities in South Eastern Europe“, but he is also involved in several capacity development projects, exchange of knowledge, networking and institutional strengthening in the water service sector.
By vocation, Marijan is a Graduate Engineer of Agriculture.
Contact:
marijan.dujmovic@aquasanbih.ba
Azra Ograšević
Azra holds a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, specialized in hydrotechnics. Her tasks, as a project engineer, include the planning, design and implementation of projects in the field of water supply and wastewater collection and treatment. She is in charge of developing project and study documentation.
As a member of the Aquasan Network in BiH, she is actively engaged in projects “Capacity development program for non-revenue water“ and „Asset Management Advisory Services for Water Utilities in South-Eastern Europe“.
Azra completed RCDN Training of Trainers gaining knowledge on RCDN standards and techniques and Training of Trainers for the “Introductory IAM CD Delivery”.
Contact:
azra.ograsevic@aquasanbih.ba
Kemal Hadžić
Kemal is experienced engineering professional with a Master of Civil Engineering degree from University in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina with over 10 years history of working in construction industry, mainly in the fields of water and wastewater management, focused on development of the studies and designs for planning and construction of the water and sanitation infrastructure, as well as on project implementation consultancy through project and contract management and supervision of the construction works, based mainly on the FIDIC construction contracts.
He is certified trainer for non-revenue water management with track record in delivery of the trainings to the clients.
Contact:
kemal.hadzic@aquasanbih.ba
Aida Moranjkić
Aida Moranjkic has 10 years of experience in development of project study documentation and analysis of plans in the fields of water and environmental protection, designing and implementation of projects in the water sector. She has an extensive experience in decentralisation with a special focus on water and sanitation sector.
She has a strong expertise in the design of capacity-building programs and delivery of training and technical assistance through the 10 years of experience in transfer of know-how to municipal authorities for improvement of public services through the project process management, including introduction of new procedures (e.g. strategic planning, procurement and contracting, management of infrastructure project including administration and financial management, monitoring and evaluation and results based reporting, communication with civil society in various phases of project planning and implementation, improvement of communal services) and improvement of legislation related to environmental sector.
She is a certified specials for detection and reduction of water losses and non-revenue water as well as a certified trainer for Water Safety and Crisis Management.
By vocation, Aida is a civil engineer and an English language and literature teacher.
Contact:
aida.moranjkic@aquasanbih.ba
Sulvana Rošić
As Master of Civil Engineering (specialised in Hydrotechnics and Environmental Engineering), Sulvana is able to use her knowledge during her current work in Aquasan Network in BiH. Currently, she is EDAMS System Engineer within Project Integrated Asset Management for Water Utilities in South-Eastern Europe. She is responsible for assistance in the initial water utility assessment, data conversion and system configuration, carrying out subsequent network data evaluation, provision of support to water utilities in the use of the software and procedures adopted, system implementation and data conversion, conducting training courses on Integrated Asset Management to the water utilities.
She is also able to carry out different task in designing projects for such as design of water supply system, design of sewerage network and wastewater treatment plant which includes data collection and analysis, review of existing project documentation, conduction of field visits, description of existing water supply network, conduction of data analysis in ArcGIS, work in software as AutoCAD, QGIS, Urbano Canalis and Hydra etc.
Sulvana completed RCDN Training of Trainers gaining knowledge on RCDN standards and techniques and Training of Trainers for the “Introductory IAM CD Delivery”.
Contact:
sulvana.rosic@aquasanbih.ba
Sandi Zulić
Sandi Zulić has over 20 years of professional experience as a project manager and as a consultant in long-term development and in reconstruction programmes and projects. He has been director of Una Consulting Ltd. Bihac, B&H since 2010 and in 2016 he was awarded for the best manager in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in the field of consulting.
A civil engineer by training, his expertise includes water supply, sanitation and solid waste management, as well as general project planning and management in multi-disciplinary programmes. Interest in innovative projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina (design and construction of wetlands) has enabled him to broaden his knowledge. He has broad and practical experience in the development, design and implementation of engineering and management solutions that integrate technical, economic, institutional, socio-cultural and environmental aspects and has worked in a variety of institutional settings in Bosnia and Herzegovina and South-East Europe in accordance with financial institutions/donor’s requirements, budgeting and fund raising for development projects.
Moreover, Sandi has extensive experience in preparing, development and delivery of programs, products and measures for developing capacities of local government units and public utility companies in South-East Europe. He is currently involved in several capacity development projects, exchange of knowledge, networking and institutional strengthening in the water service sector.
Sandi is also an Honorary President of the Association “Aquasan Network in B&H” and Chairperson of Committee Council of Danube Learning Partnership (D-LeaP).
Contact:
sandi.zulic@aquasanbih.ba
Vesna Muslić
Vesna has over 20 years of experience in developing and implementing activities aimed at building democratic institutions, strengthening good governance and human rights principles. She currently works on designing and conducting programs and measures aimed at improving individual, organisational and institutional capacities of water utilities and local governments in Bosnia and Herzegovina and South-East Europe as well as advocating for enabling environment for sustainable water supply and wastewater services.
Vesna graduated from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at the University of Sarajevo, Department for Mathematics. Before joining Aquasan Network in BiH, Vesna worked with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).
Contact:
vesna.muslic@aquasanbih.ba
Adela Kullaj
Ms. Kullaj holds a Doctor of Science degree in water quality and water treatment. She is currently working as a Biologist at the Water Treatment Plant of Tirana. In addition she is lecturing at the Agricultural University of Tirana. Ms. Kullaj has a long experience in the water sector and possesses good knowledge of the challenges and opportunities of local government units and public utility providers as regards both organizational and human resources aspects.
Through her professional experiences as e lecturer, she has developed excellent analytical, pedagogic, and organizational skills. Furthermore, Ms. Kullaj is closely working with SHUKALB in the development of the certification curricula.
Ms. Kullaj is nominated as co-trainer/moderator.
Contact:
kullajadela@yahoo.com
Anisa Aliaj
Ms. Anisa Aliaj holds a Master in Water Treatment from the Polytechnic University of Tirana and a Bachelor Degree in Environmental Engineering from the same university.
During the past 8 years she has developed an expertise in the water sector in Albania, working in several technical and managerial positions. She has worked for two years in the Water Supply and Sewerage Utility of Tirana in the position of Foreign Projects Coordinator and water measurement engineer.
In 2014 she joined the staff of SHUKALB, holding at first the positions of Drinkadria Project Coordinator and later the position of Course Development Specialist for Wastewater Collection and Treatment in the project “Sustainable Water Sector Capacity Development”.
Moreover, Ms. Aliaj has moderated in some events and has lectured Communication Technique course to the students following the Master Program in the Department of Environmental Engineering.
Ms. Aliaj is nominated as co-trainerr/moderators.
Contact:
anisaaliaj1@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/anisa-aliaj-b46b2643/
Astrit Menalla
Mr. Menalla has 22 years of proven and relevant working experience in the field of design, consultancy, supervision, testing, etc.
Mr. Menalla has worked in different infrastructure projects in water and waste water services. He is currently working with SHUKALB as a local expert in the development of the Certification Curricula.
In addition he delivers trainings as: Water Loss Management and Water Quality in the Distribution System.
Mr. Menalla is nominated as co-trainer/moderator.
Contact:
astritmenalla@yahoo.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/astrit-m%C3%ABnalla-68a64543/
Elia Pendavinji
Ms. Pendavinji since receiving her bachelor degree, has focused her work experience at the water sector. Her experience with Water Supply and Sewerage Company of Korça has included both private sector responsibilities, working with the consulting engineers engaged by the Water Company, as well as public sector responsibilities,
Along with the routine financial management and accounting responsibilities of a major water supply and sewerage utility, she has been personally responsible for the creation and implementation of a state-of-the-art Customer Service Centre with computer-based billing and payment recording. And later on, leading the administrative services department (currently the commercial directory).
Ms. Pendavinji has a long experience in lecturing and delivering trainings. She is engaged at SHUKALB in delivering course trainings as Water Loss Management, Asset Management, and D-Leap training Commercial Efficiency in Water Supply and Sanitation Utilities.
She possesses distinguish interpersonal skills as a team leader, teamwork, communication.
Ms. Pendavinji is nominated as co-trainer and moderator.
Contact:
eliap@ukko.al / ependavinji@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/elia-pendavinji-49b99733/
Eneida Marku
Mrs. Eneida Marku has worked at the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure of Albania for six years as Procurement, Public Private Partnership and Concession Expert and four years as Test Based Certification Expert at Sustainable Water Sector Capacity Development USAID Project, implemented by Water Supply and Sewerage Association of Albania. Currently she is working as Regional Focal Point for Local Government Project at Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation.
She has experience as a trainer delivering trainings for local government particularly in municipal councils and budgeting and as a co – trainer delivering IPA projects trainings at the ministry as well as moderating and being a speaker at Balkan Joints Conference in Albania and Kosovo.
She has experience in capacity building projects, working with domestic and international partners for more than 9 years. Strong community and social services professional with a Master’s degree focused in Diplomacy and International Relation of European Union and International Law.
Mrs. Marku is nominated as co-trainer/moderator.
Contact:
eneida.marku@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/eneida-marku-23466a27/
Etleva Leskaj
Ms. Leskaj has a long experience in lecturing on topics like Strategic Planning in Public Organization, Strategic Management and Managerial Decision Making.
She has been working as a subject matter expert for SHUKALB in the development of Supervision, Management and Personal and Professional Skills training courses, as well as the management part of the Certification Training Curricula, as part of the “Sustainable Water Sector Capacity Development” Project funded by USAID.
Furthermore, she has delivered the Management training course for SHUKALB targeting the water and wastewater utilities in Albania.
Ms. Leskaj is nominated as co-trainer/moderator.
Contact:
etlevaleskaj@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/etleva-leskaj-76623912/
Jonida Jani
Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science
Ms. Jani has been working with SHUKALB in the position of Course Development Specialist under the USAID project “Sustainable Water Sector Capacity Development in Albania”. She was directly responsible for developing the Utility Management Training Courses, managerial curricula for each certification level and test questions for the National Training and Test Based Certification Program for the operational and managerial water utility staff in Albania.
She has a six years’ experience as a lecturer at private and public universities in Albania.
Ms Jani holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Tirana and a Master in Marketing from the Faculty of Economics, University of Tirana.
Furthermore, she has been trained as a trainer by strengthening her didactic and pedagogical skills.
Ms. Jani is nominated as a Resource Person.
Contact:
jonida.jani@gmail.com
Pamela Meta
Mrs. Meta has worked as a Project Coordinator for USAID “Sustainable Water Sector Capacity Development” Project in Albania, particularly engaged in the development of the “Train of Trainers” Manual, in the coordination of the Local Experts in the preparation of the Training materials such as, Trainee Manual, Trainer Guide and Power Point Presentations. She has been part of the “Train of Trainers” Course delivery not only as participant, but also as an organizer.
Also, she has been engaged as an External Expert on Public Relation for the Project SOCIETES “Support of CSOs in Empowering Technical Skills, Inclusion of people with disabilities and EU standards in South East Europe” Implemented by Coherent Development Albania carrying out a 2 day training on “Public Relation and Strategic Communication” in Tirana and providing the appropriate external expertise for a three month period to participants, on strategic and communication planning or other related documents that might be of relevance for the improvement of internal or external communication of each the participating CSOs in Albania. She has a long experience working in the context of EU accession and integration during her work on the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Protection as Expert on IPA and Coordination Sector within the Integration Directorate.
She is currently working as Executive Office Administrator at Co-PLAN Institute of Habitat Development.
Ms. Meta is nominated as a Resource Person.
Contact:
pamela_lica@yahoo.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-lica-meta-28a442a7/
Rozarta Pura
Mrs. Pura, is an experienced Human Resources Expert serving for 4 year as a Deputy Head of the Human Resources Department, and more than 10 years as a HR specialist at Durres Water Utility. She is experienced in particular in the areas of Talent Management, Employee Engagement and Evaluation, and Organizational Development.
From January 2019, Mrs.Pura is the Head the Legal Department of Durres Water Utility, after 10 years of experience in the legal field for water & wastewater utilities.
She also serves as a secretary of Administration Council and the Assembly of shareholders in the same Company from 2015.
Her qualifications and experience include the following key areas, public policy making at the National Government projects, general management and implementation of different projects in water sector, human resources management , support of business planning for water utilities, institutional development and strengthening of water utilities, capacity building training program design and implementation.
Mrs. Pura has been involved as a member of the Program Committee at Balkans Joint Conferences SHUKALB-SHUKOS (2014, 2016), as well as a presenter and a moderator. She has also been involved as Local Expert in the National Water Resources Capacity Building Program, run by SHUKALB and USAID.
Mrs. Pura is nominated as a Resource Person.
Contact:
rozarta78@hotmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/rozarta-pura-74ab2648/
Dejan Romić
B.Sc. in Civil Engineering
Mr. Romic is by vocation a Civil engineer – Hydrotechnics. Currently he works as a head of department for water loss control. He has 10 years of experience in water sector. He completed ToT ”Reduction of NRW in South-East Europe”, Generic RCDN ToT, and he is appointed co-trainer for RCDN product “Competence development of municipal elected officials for WSS services”.
Contact:
dejan.romic@gmail.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/dejan-romi%C4%87-2a28357a/
Aleksandar Smiljanić
B.Sc in Economics
As graduated economist (specialised in Management in Business, Finance and Insurance) Aleksandar was able to use his knowledge during his current work in Utility Company and during previous work in bank. He is responsible for various managerial and administrative duties. In charge of planning budget and evaluation of the projects in accordance with regulations including analyses, evaluation and implementation of daily tasks with departments of finances and technical units, controlling and supervising sanitation, maintenance, utilities and enforcement of procedures. He is experienced in budget planning and expenditure control.
In previous engagement he was in charge of launching and undertaking activities for the acquisition of small and medium-sized clients, adequate and cost-effective management of credit operations, compliance with policies and procedures, methods and instruments, decision-making on loans within their powers and proposing credit decisions.
Aleksandar completed RCDN Training of Trainers gaining knowledge on RCDN standards and techniques.
He has mjanagerial, organizational and communication skills; leadership, presentation skills, ability to measure and assess staff training needs, innovative thinking and continuous learning.
Contact:
asmiljanic.kpb@gmail.com
Majlinda Hakani
Ms. Hakani is an executive finance and management consultant and a very experienced trainer of both executive/senior management and mid-level technical staff of corporates, banks and financial institutions, public entities and institutions and donors’ projects.
Ms. Hakani has worked in the water sector in Albania, Kosovo and Africa through a wide range of assignments for the utilities, such as on corporatization (formerly public enterprises) into commercial joint stock companies, operational and financial performance review and appraisal of the corporate governance practices, study on the regionalization models and best practices, and numerous institutional capacity building assignments focused on raising the capacities of LGUs as utilities shareholders also on strategic management, developing investment projects with sound risk management and raising due finances. Further competences include, utilities effective and sustainable management including due diligence, review and assessment, institutional need appraisal, advice and consulting, coaching and management trainings.
Through her 7+ year close engagement in the water sector through WB, EU/PHARE, ADA, SECO in Albania, Kosovo and Africa, she has been extensively engaged in the development of training curricula, management guidelines manuals and delivery of over 100 workshop and management training courses to utilities’ staff all over Albania.
Ms. Hakani has kept abreast with the sector legal, fiscal, structural and regional, organizational and commercial developments. She has grown her affinity with the senior and mid-level management of the utilities as well as with respective Regulatory Authority and Agency under the line Ministry in both Albania and Kosova.
Contact:
maja.hakani@gmail.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/majlinda-hakani/
Fjordi Bisha
B.Sc. in Civil Engineering
Mr. Bisha has received a B.sc Degree in Civil Engineering from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. He is specialized in water and wastewater network distribution and Treatment Plants design and operation. He is a certified Water Management and Irrigation Expert by MATC-MASHAV (Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation).
He provides technical assistance and training to several water utilities in Albania to develop and implement Operations and Preventative Maintenance Procedures. He has been majorly involved to assess the impact of Territorial Administrative Reform in the water sector and to support the development of General Territory Urban Plans for the provision of Water Supply and Sewerage Services.
Mr. Bisha has also been involved in training Utilities Administrative Councils on the impact and implementation of the Water Reform, introduced by the Albanian Central Government.
He is an expert on the Water Demand Management Component of Business Planning and Performance Improvement Plans for Water Utilities. He is providing this assistance directly to the Water Utilities as well as in Trainings provided by SHUKALB and Danube Learning Program (D-Leap).
During his experience Mr. Bisha has worked in projects which are financed or in collaboration with USAID, ADA, GIZ, etc
Contact:
Esida Lekbello
Ms. Lekbello is a key Water Supply and Environmental Expert under Valu Add Management Services for over 13 years. During that time she has participated in a wide variety of project assignments related to water demand management analysis, water loss management and water balance calculation, water utility business planning, performance monitoring and benchmarking program, water metering programs and solid waste management.
Her qualifications and experience include the following key areas, water supply, sewerage and environment, public policy making at the National Government projects, general management and implementation of different projects in water and environmental sector, water demand management analysis and forecasts in support of business planning for water utilities, water loss management and water balance calculation, institutional development and strengthening of water utilities, capacity building training program design and implementation.
She has been involved in the development and delivery of SHUKALB training courses in the following topics: water loss management, asset management and water utility business plan. Moreover, she has moderated several sessions at the SHUKALB National Conference and later at Joint Balkan Conference of SHUKALB/SHUKOS during 2010, 2011 and 2017.
Contact:
elekbello@valu-add.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/esida-lekbello-67199b33/
Ervin Bucpapaj
Mr. Bucpapaj has an extensive track record in his 9 years of professional experience both in technical and managerial positions at the Water Supply and Sewerage Utility of Tirana, mainly working as head of the Operations and Maintenance Division, and Head of Water Distribution Department of Tirana District.
In addition, he has worked as a Technical Management Expert at the ADA and EU “Water Supply and Sanitation Program in Albania”, where he provided, technical assistance and capacity building consultancy in the preparation of capacity development plans and other action plans, support and coaching of utility management in implementation of new organizational structure and procedures, coaching and provision of advice to MPWT staff on investment planning, O&M, water loss reduction, leak detection and metering, sanitation and water efficiency/losses management to selected PUCs.
Mr. Bucpapaj has a long experience in delivering training with SHUKALB, specifically in the Water Loss Management and Leakage topics. He has also been involved in the development of Certification Training Curricula.
Contact:
ebucpapaj@gmail.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/ervin-bucpapaj/
Arlinda Ibrahimllari
Environmental Engineering, Business Management and Law
Ms. Ibrahimllari is a development practitioner with more than 10 years of experience, who works on multiple sustainable development goals in a different capacity. With degrees in Environmental Engineering, Business Management and Law, she has worked for more than 10 years in UKKO Joint Stock Company in Albania as the Technical Director of the Sanitation Department. She was responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Sewer System and the Municipality Waste Water Treatment Plant of the City of Korca.
Her roles now include project management, technical support management and capacity development. Her WSS sector expertise relates to Performance improvement of PUCs in WSS sector and efficient utility and infrastructure management.
Chosen as 1 of 1000 talents from UNLEASH for her work in the water industry in Albania and elected as an IWA fellow, she is working in implementation of infrastructure investment projects of IFIs and various donors for UKKO JSC and beyond. Arlinda is the actual Chair of the Emerging Water Leaders and sits in the Strategic Council, being also a core member of the Taskforce for SDG2030 in the International Water Association.
Contact:
arlinda.ibrahimllari@gmail.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/arlinda-i-20a67333/
Enkelejda Gjinali
Prof. Gjinali is highly experienced with all aspects of water engineering, water supply and wastewater projects in Albania, experienced in integrated policy development, integrated water and coastal resources management, water distribution systems with special reference to audit and control of unaccounted-for-water; water supply training; human resource development and institutional change.
Under USAID Planning and Local Governance Project, she has been successfully completing trainings on the topics of water supply, sewerage, water treatment, irrigation, drainage by working closely with selected LGU/PUC s.
Furthermore, she has served as a Subject Matter Expert in the development of the “Guideline for the Supervisory Boards Members of Water and Sewerage Utilities in Albania” in compliance with Territorial and Water Sector Reforms, subsequently, she delivered the training. She has been actively involved in the development of the Certification and Skills Training Curricula.
Prof. Gjinali is a principal lecturer at the Faculty of Civil Engineering in Albania, and full member of both International and European Water Association.
Contact:
enkelejda.gjinali@gmail.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/enkelejda-gjinali/
Sanja Živković
Graduated Lawyer
Ms. Živković is a Legal Expert working for Union of Municipalities of Montengero with excellent communication skills gained from the negotiation processes, mentoring and trainings delivered, coordination of multiple tasks, organizational skills, time management skills, team work.
She is certified RCDN trainer for Training Management Cycle, Trainer for Capacity Development of municipal elected officials for WSS services. She also successfully completed RCDN Generic Training of Trainers.
Ms. Živković is also trainer of the Human Resource Management Authority on topics: communal police competences and duties and rights of communal officers.
Contact:
sanja.zivkovic@uom.co.me
Strahil Gavritov
Mr. Gavritov is certified electrical engineer. He owns certificates A&B for design and supervision in electrical engineering, employed at PUC “Plavaja” for last 18 years.
Head of the department for customer control, ex-Head of the department for electrical maintenance, trainer for Water safety planning at ADKOM.
He is also expert for Risk management and Crisis management.
Contact:
strahil@gavritov.com
Lindita Shakiri
Master of International Relations and Diplomacy
Ms. Shakiri works as Assistant General Manager for Technical Issues at PC Water-supply and sewerage, Skopje. Her background is related to Technology and Metallurgy Engineering, but her experience goes into Capital Investments, Non-Revenue Water, Water Safety Management, Waste Water Treatment Plants, Policy paper development, Public Policy, Empowering Local Governance, Gender budgeting & Increasing Woman Role in Local and Central Governance.
Contact:
sakirilinda@yahoo.com
Jane Vrteski
Mr. Vrteski has over 20 years of professional and consulting experience in Macedonia and internationally, knowledge in local government and development and water sector management, previous experience as Mayor, General Manager of Regional Water Utility. He is an excellent Team Leader, Project Manager, Management Consultant, Researcher, Evaluator and
Trainer.
His specialization refers to the development and implementation of Infrastructure Investment Projects for LGUs and PUCs, Strategic Planning, Commercial Efficiency, Water Safety Planning, Competence development of municipal elected officials for WSS services, Developing and Moderating Dialogue among the LGAs, APUCs, National institutions and IFIs Advocacy and Lobbying Strategic Management, Benchmarking etc.
Contact:
vrteski@yahoo.com
Nevila Xhindi
| Nevila has actively participated in the public sphere in Albania through social, political and public activism. She has years of experience working with NGOs and Think Tanks, not only as researcher, consultant, trainer, but as an institutional builder. Thanks to that she has gained experience in strategic planning, project cycle management, teamwork, intercultural management, and in conflict resolution.
Nevila has relevant experience to the position of the trainer, as a combination of her long experiences (20 years) in Academia teaching, working as a senior trainer and consulting civil society for many years. Currently she is General Director for Institutional Cooperation and Project Development in Mediterranean University of Albania. She has been the Deputy Mayor of Tirana Municipality and one of her responsibilities from the prospective of local government was trying to work closely and identify the needs of LGU in the field of water management. Policy wise: she had the position as Country donor coordinator at the Prime Minister’s Office during 2007-2009, responsible to coordinate Aid with Government priorities in Water management sector; Social and health Sector; Education; meaning that she is very familiar with the strategies of the sector. |
Contact:
nevilasokoli@gmail.com
Aurora Sulce
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology/ Master’s Degree in Politics and Governing in Europe
| Executive producer at A2 CNN and founder of online media fastnewsalbania.com. Aurora is a journalist, creator and moderator of television programs, as well as director of the Information Department, with over 17 years’ experience in the field of media.
One of the most famous names of economic journalism. Founder and leader of the economic platform Ekonomix.al. Moderator of many important national conferences on economic and social issues. |
With several years of experience in teaching and training of central and local administration, on communication and information issues. Lecturers, experts and associates in many projects of local and foreign organizations. Currently, lecturer in Media Marketing and E-business at “Mediterranean” University.
Contact:
lsulce@yahoo.com
Evis Gjebrea
PhD in Economic Sciences
| Ms. Evis Gjebrea holds the position of Deputy General Director at the Tirana Water & Wastewater Utility (TWWU) since March 2016. Prior to joining, Ms. Gjebrea worked at the Municipality of Tirana and was Member of the Supervisory Board of the Tirana Water and Wastewater Utility. She is responsible for sales and finance policy formulation and implementation, as well as representing the utility to third parties and international partners/institutions. Ms. Gjebrea has a broad range of professional experience having worked with the Ministry of Finance at the Foreign Debt Department for eight years and World Bank as a consultant in Washington D.C and Tirana covering projects in Montenegro.
Ms. Gjebrea also has a strong academic research background and holds a PhD in Economic Sciences focusing on efficiency models for water supply and wastewater sector in Albania. Some of her skills include: Strategic Planning and Business Development in Water and Wastewater, public policy analysis, research, monitoring, negotiation and coordination. |
Contact:
Evis.gjebrea@ukt.al
Albana Myftari
MBA
| Albana Myftari was born in Peshkopi on November 14th, 1980. She graduated in 2005 in Tirana’s University of Agriculture in Agro-Business. In 2008 she completed her postgraduate studies in Business Administration (MBA) in Montesquieu – Bordeaux University, in France.
In 2012 Ms. Myftari received her second University Diploma in the Faculty of Law, University of Tirana, while in 2013 she continued her Master of Science studies in Public Law, Tirana University. Ms. Myftari has done several post-graduate qualifications, mainly in the fields of economy, public administration, foreign projects, and leadership. Albana is an alumni of Regional Academy for Democracy. During 2006-2011 she worked in the Ministry of Public Works, Transport and Telecommunication, in the Departments of Public Procurement and Investment Programming. During 2011-2015, Ms. Myftari worked for Tirana Municipality in the position of Head of Foreign Investments Promotion Directorate. |
From 2015 and on Albana is part of the Association of Albanian Municipalities.
Contact:
albanamiftari1980@gmail.com http://radwb.eu/2013/people/235-albana-myftari
Enkelejda Gjinali
Performance improvement of PUCs in WSS sector Efficient utility and/or infrastructure management PUCs LGUs’ responsibilities and management in WSS sector Efficient LGUs and good governance in WSS sector Capacity Development, with focus on training and competence development EU accession and integration in WSS sector Wastewater Collection and Treatment
Jane Vrteski
Development and implementation of Infrastructure Investment Projects for LGUs and PUCs, Strategic Planning, Commercial Efficiency, Water Safety Planning, Competence development of municipal elected officials for WSS services, Advocacy and Lobbying Strategic Management Benchmarking
Dejan Romić
B.Sc. in Civil Engineering
Mr. Romic is by vocation a Civil engineer – Hydrotechnics. Currently he works as a head of department for water loss control. He has 10 years of experience in water sector. He completed ToT ”Reduction of NRW in South-East Europe”, Generic RCDN ToT, and he is appointed co-trainer for RCDN product “Competence development of municipal elected officials for WSS services”.
Contact:
dejan.romic@gmail.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/dejan-romi%C4%87-2a28357a/
Aleksandar Smiljanić
B.Sc in Economics
As graduated economist (specialised in Management in Business, Finance and Insurance) Aleksandar was able to use his knowledge during his current work in Utility Company and during previous work in bank. He is responsible for various managerial and administrative duties. In charge of planning budget and evaluation of the projects in accordance with regulations including analyses, evaluation and implementation of daily tasks with departments of finances and technical units, controlling and supervising sanitation, maintenance, utilities and enforcement of procedures. He is experienced in budget planning and expenditure control.
In previous engagement he was in charge of launching and undertaking activities for the acquisition of small and medium-sized clients, adequate and cost-effective management of credit operations, compliance with policies and procedures, methods and instruments, decision-making on loans within their powers and proposing credit decisions.
Aleksandar completed RCDN Training of Trainers gaining knowledge on RCDN standards and techniques.
He has mjanagerial, organizational and communication skills; leadership, presentation skills, ability to measure and assess staff training needs, innovative thinking and continuous learning.
Contact:
asmiljanic.kpb@gmail.com
Enkelejda Gjinali
Prof. Gjinali is highly experienced with all aspects of water engineering, water supply and wastewater projects in Albania, experienced in integrated policy development, integrated water and coastal resources management, water distribution systems with special reference to audit and control of unaccounted-for-water; water supply training; human resource development and institutional change.
Under USAID Planning and Local Governance Project, she has been successfully completing trainings on the topics of water supply, sewerage, water treatment, irrigation, drainage by working closely with selected LGU/PUC s.
Furthermore, she has served as a Subject Matter Expert in the development of the “Guideline for the Supervisory Boards Members of Water and Sewerage Utilities in Albania” in compliance with Territorial and Water Sector Reforms, subsequently, she delivered the training. She has been actively involved in the development of the Certification and Skills Training Curricula.
Prof. Gjinali is a principal lecturer at the Faculty of Civil Engineering in Albania, and full member of both International and European Water Association.
Contact:
enkelejda.gjinali@gmail.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/enkelejda-gjinali/
Sanja Živković
Graduated Lawyer
Ms. Živković is a Legal Expert working for Union of Municipalities of Montengero with excellent communication skills gained from the negotiation processes, mentoring and trainings delivered, coordination of multiple tasks, organizational skills, time management skills, team work.
She is certified RCDN trainer for Training Management Cycle, Trainer for Capacity Development of municipal elected officials for WSS services. She also successfully completed RCDN Generic Training of Trainers.
Ms. Živković is also trainer of the Human Resource Management Authority on topics: communal police competences and duties and rights of communal officers.
Contact:
sanja.zivkovic@uom.co.me
Jane Vrteski
Mr. Vrteski has over 20 years of professional and consulting experience in Macedonia and internationally, knowledge in local government and development and water sector management, previous experience as Mayor, General Manager of Regional Water Utility. He is an excellent Team Leader, Project Manager, Management Consultant, Researcher, Evaluator and
Trainer.
His specialization refers to the development and implementation of Infrastructure Investment Projects for LGUs and PUCs, Strategic Planning, Commercial Efficiency, Water Safety Planning, Competence development of municipal elected officials for WSS services, Developing and Moderating Dialogue among the LGAs, APUCs, National institutions and IFIs Advocacy and Lobbying Strategic Management, Benchmarking etc.
Contact:
vrteski@yahoo.com
Aurora Sulce
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology/ Master’s Degree in Politics and Governing in Europe
| Executive producer at A2 CNN and founder of online media fastnewsalbania.com. Aurora is a journalist, creator and moderator of television programs, as well as director of the Information Department, with over 17 years’ experience in the field of media.
One of the most famous names of economic journalism. Founder and leader of the economic platform Ekonomix.al. Moderator of many important national conferences on economic and social issues. |
With several years of experience in teaching and training of central and local administration, on communication and information issues. Lecturers, experts and associates in many projects of local and foreign organizations. Currently, lecturer in Media Marketing and E-business at “Mediterranean” University.
Contact:
lsulce@yahoo.com
Albana Myftari
MBA
| Albana Myftari was born in Peshkopi on November 14th, 1980. She graduated in 2005 in Tirana’s University of Agriculture in Agro-Business. In 2008 she completed her postgraduate studies in Business Administration (MBA) in Montesquieu – Bordeaux University, in France.
In 2012 Ms. Myftari received her second University Diploma in the Faculty of Law, University of Tirana, while in 2013 she continued her Master of Science studies in Public Law, Tirana University. Ms. Myftari has done several post-graduate qualifications, mainly in the fields of economy, public administration, foreign projects, and leadership. Albana is an alumni of Regional Academy for Democracy. During 2006-2011 she worked in the Ministry of Public Works, Transport and Telecommunication, in the Departments of Public Procurement and Investment Programming. During 2011-2015, Ms. Myftari worked for Tirana Municipality in the position of Head of Foreign Investments Promotion Directorate. |
From 2015 and on Albana is part of the Association of Albanian Municipalities.
Contact:
albanamiftari1980@gmail.com http://radwb.eu/2013/people/235-albana-myftari
Jane Vrteski
Development and implementation of Infrastructure Investment Projects for LGUs and PUCs, Strategic Planning, Commercial Efficiency, Water Safety Planning, Competence development of municipal elected officials for WSS services, Advocacy and Lobbying Strategic Management Benchmarking
Jane Vrteski
Mr. Vrteski has over 20 years of professional and consulting experience in Macedonia and internationally, knowledge in local government and development and water sector management, previous experience as Mayor, General Manager of Regional Water Utility. He is an excellent Team Leader, Project Manager, Management Consultant, Researcher, Evaluator and
Trainer.
His specialization refers to the development and implementation of Infrastructure Investment Projects for LGUs and PUCs, Strategic Planning, Commercial Efficiency, Water Safety Planning, Competence development of municipal elected officials for WSS services, Developing and Moderating Dialogue among the LGAs, APUCs, National institutions and IFIs Advocacy and Lobbying Strategic Management, Benchmarking etc.
Contact:
vrteski@yahoo.com
Jane Vrteski
Development and implementation of Infrastructure Investment Projects for LGUs and PUCs, Strategic Planning, Commercial Efficiency, Water Safety Planning, Competence development of municipal elected officials for WSS services, Advocacy and Lobbying Strategic Management Benchmarking
Esida Lekbello
Ms. Lekbello is a key Water Supply and Environmental Expert under Valu Add Management Services for over 13 years. During that time she has participated in a wide variety of project assignments related to water demand management analysis, water loss management and water balance calculation, water utility business planning, performance monitoring and benchmarking program, water metering programs and solid waste management.
Her qualifications and experience include the following key areas, water supply, sewerage and environment, public policy making at the National Government projects, general management and implementation of different projects in water and environmental sector, water demand management analysis and forecasts in support of business planning for water utilities, water loss management and water balance calculation, institutional development and strengthening of water utilities, capacity building training program design and implementation.
She has been involved in the development and delivery of SHUKALB training courses in the following topics: water loss management, asset management and water utility business plan. Moreover, she has moderated several sessions at the SHUKALB National Conference and later at Joint Balkan Conference of SHUKALB/SHUKOS during 2010, 2011 and 2017.
Contact:
elekbello@valu-add.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/esida-lekbello-67199b33/
Jane Vrteski
Mr. Vrteski has over 20 years of professional and consulting experience in Macedonia and internationally, knowledge in local government and development and water sector management, previous experience as Mayor, General Manager of Regional Water Utility. He is an excellent Team Leader, Project Manager, Management Consultant, Researcher, Evaluator and
Trainer.
His specialization refers to the development and implementation of Infrastructure Investment Projects for LGUs and PUCs, Strategic Planning, Commercial Efficiency, Water Safety Planning, Competence development of municipal elected officials for WSS services, Developing and Moderating Dialogue among the LGAs, APUCs, National institutions and IFIs Advocacy and Lobbying Strategic Management, Benchmarking etc.
Contact:
vrteski@yahoo.com