Aleksandar Mašković
Danilovgrad
Summary
Results-oriented professional with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Possesses versatile skills in project and programme management, problem-solving and collaboration. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Governance, Economy & Environmental Department
OSCE Presence in Albania
12.2022 - Current
- Enhanced the development of department’s annual programme, projects, budget planning and expenditure in line with the medium-term strategic vision, particularly in areas of economic governance, including business development, integrity and ethics, anti-trafficking in human beings, anti-corruption, AML/CFT, environmental and local governance;
- Successfully developed, implemented, monitored and assessed impact of more than dozen projects, identified risks and developed mitigation strategies;
- Provided leadership and managed performance and development of 10 members of the department; ensured development of numerous high-quality reports, analyses and briefings to internal and external stakeholders;
- Enhanced public policies of Albania on topics of economic governance, anti-corruption, anti-trafficking in human beings, local governance and environmental crimes;
- Maintained great partnerships and collaboration with the relevant national and international stakeholders and expanded the collaborative network with relevant academic and research institutions;
- Mobilized and fundraised significant resources for several projects in the anti-trafficking, anti-corruption and environmental governance portfolio;
- Contributed to the OSCE strategies and policies and represented OSCE in high-level public events;
- Acted as an advisor to the Head of Presence on issues related to department’s portfolio;
- Acted as the focal point for the EU integration in relation to the work of the OSCE Presence in Albania.
State Secretary and National IPA Coordinator
Ministry of European Affairs, Government of Montenegro
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Mobilized significant resources for important infrastructure and other projects in the country, including transport and health sectors, police and judiciary;
- Coordinated, monitored and secured efficient allocation and the use of the EU funds and implementation of the EU-funded projects;
- Coordinated the work of the relevant institutions/bodies and the negotiation structure in the negotiation process with the EU;
- Established a platform for strengthening the capacities of state for preparation of the EU-funded projects;
- Participated and effectively communicated with relevant authorities and negotiating structure in preparation and analysis of strategic documents, reports and other documents relevant for the EU negotiation process;
- Coordinated activities with the relevant institutions to successfully complete interim benchmarks;
- Coordinated and supported organization and successful implementation of Taiex and Twinning missions, as well as other training courses for civil servants from relevant ministries and law enforcement agencies;
- Represented the Government in conferences and high-level meetings;
- Ensured translation and transposition of the EU Acquis into national legislation.
Good Governance Officer, Head of the Good Governance Unit
OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
10.2019 - 12.2021
- Developed the strategy and proposed the allocation of resources for the good governance projects in line with OSCE Programme Budgeting standards;
- Managed the OSCE good governance projects and related activities (including development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation);
- Expanded the OSCE portfolio to economic governance, functioning of state-owned enterprises and corporate integrity, anti-corruption and AML/CFT policies;
- Developed a comprehensive analysis of AML/CFT, anti-corruption, good governance and other areas related to economic and environmental governance (e.g Regulatory analysis);
- Drafted several dozens of concise and informative reports, background documents, talking points, presentations and situational updates;
- Established great relations with the national and international stakeholders relevant for the development and implementation of the project and maintained regular communication with them;
- Represented the OSCE in regional events, regional seminars and visits to the area by OSCE delegations, as well as other events with OSCE participation;
- Enhanced capacities of two team members through leadership and training.
National Consultant Within the Office for European Integration/Ministry of European Affairs
UNDP
01.2018 - 10.2019
- Drafted the negotiation position for the Chapter 8 – Competition, focusing particularly on competition and state aid policies, including the sectors of industry, transport, maritime and other areas of interest;
- Prepared analytical and strategic documents related to the EU negotiation process, particularly in relation to Chapters 3 and 8 of the EU negotiations;
- Coordinated activities with the relevant institutions with a view of completion of opening and interim benchmarks;
- Conducted trainings for civil servants from relevant ministries and law enforcement agencies;
- Supported the expert missions and horizontal meetings, as well as support in development of relevant analyses;
- Developed comprehensive and high-quality reports on the implementation of strategic documents and participation in drafting the reports for the EC and in the country;
- Exercised effectively the role of the contact point of the working groups for negotiating chapters 3 – Right of Establishment and Freedom to Provide Services and 8 – Competition Policy, as well as contact point for bilateral-technical cooperation with Slovenia and Croatia;
- Coordinated the process of implementation of conclusions of the Government of Montenegro.
Monitoring and Analytic Programme Coordinator
Network for Affirmation of NGO Sector – MANS
07.2009 - 12.2017
- Developed and managed more than 15 different projects and project budgets, developed project plans, implemented project activities and reported to different donors, including the EU, United Nations, World Bank, US Embassy, UK Embassy, German Embassy and many others;
- Developed numerous analytical and policy research papers in areas related to economic development, corruption, organized crime, rule of law and transparency in the Western Balkans;
- Developed matrices for monitoring and analyzed the work of anti-corruption institutions, as well as the role of Parliament, government, law enforcement agencies, judiciary and prosecution;
- Developed different types of reports and other publications related to corruption, organized crime, rule of law transparency and elections, analysis of judicial verdicts, etc.;
- Provided aid to citizens in addressing the Parliament and other institutions;
- Participated in development of action plans and other strategic initiatives for improving situation in fighting corruption and organized crime and enhancing the rule of law;
- Mobilized resources from different donors to support the projects implementation;
- Represented the organisation in different fora and events.
Education
Master of Science - Postgraduate Master programme
University of Montenegro
Podgorica, Montenegro11.2012
Degree of Specialist (Spec. Sci.) - Postgraduate academic study programme
University of Montenegro
Podgorica, Montenegro07.2010
Bachelor of Science - Undergraduate academic study programme
University of Montenegro
Podgorica, Montenegro07.2009
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Calm under pressure
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
- Friendly, positive attitude
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/29/87
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Montenegrin
Languages
Montenegrin/Serbian
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Elementary
A2
Russian
Upper intermediate
B2
Seminarstrainingscertifications
- Leading Effective Teams, OSCE, 01/01/23 - 04/30/23
- Anti-Money Laundering Certification Programme, International Compliance Association, 09/01/20 - 12/31/20
- Conflict Prevention and Resolution through Arms Control, Disarmament and Non-Proliferation online course, UNODA/OSCE, 04/01/19 - 07/31/19
- EU policies, German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP), 06/01/16
- Strategic Foresight, German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP), 12/01/14
- Policy Advocacy, German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP), 11/01/13
- Policy Analysis, German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP), 04/01/13 - 06/30/13
- Anti-Money Laundering (AML) in Montenegro and Best Practices All Over the World, Allen & Overy and Citi
Timeline
Head of Governance, Economy & Environmental Department
OSCE Presence in Albania
12.2022 - Current
State Secretary and National IPA Coordinator
Ministry of European Affairs, Government of Montenegro
05.2022 - 11.2022
Good Governance Officer, Head of the Good Governance Unit
OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
10.2019 - 12.2021
National Consultant Within the Office for European Integration/Ministry of European Affairs
UNDP
01.2018 - 10.2019
Monitoring and Analytic Programme Coordinator
Network for Affirmation of NGO Sector – MANS
07.2009 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Postgraduate Master programme
University of Montenegro
Degree of Specialist (Spec. Sci.) - Postgraduate academic study programme
University of Montenegro
Bachelor of Science - Undergraduate academic study programme
University of Montenegro
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