Jelena Sapic

Experience

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  Institute for Territorial Economic Development (InTER)

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2013

  - Participation in the 2013 TRAIN Programme (Think Tanks Providing Research and Advice through Interaction and Networking), organized by the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP). - Day-to-day operational issues in conducting researches;- Presentation of the research results;- Providing administrative and logistical support to the team;- Organization of different kind of events.

  • Junior Researcher

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  • Intern

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2012
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  Public Policy Research Center

  Nov 2015 - Jun 2019

  Researcher

  - Carrying out the first exploratory research on the socio-economic position of platform workers in Serbia and research on new digital inequalities and the potential of digital entrepreneurship to close gender and income gaps (see the publications section below);- Research on digital competencies and skills necessary for the Fourth Industrial Revolution;- Developing project concepts and ideas related to the digital work, platform economy, and online participation;- Designing the conference program of the first annual conference Future of Work in Serbia in 2018 (entitled Future of Work - Future is Now);- Conducted more than 100 interviews and 15 focus groups with 10-15 participants;- Dissemination of research results to key stakeholders, relevant research institute and think tanks, and media;- Delivering presentations at international conferences and on media (TV and radio);- Worked on human security projects supported by the OSCE Mission in Serbia, DCAF, Netherlands’ Fund for Regional Partnership – MATRA, and UNODC.Key competencies: research design, quantitative and qualitative research methods, policy analysis, public speaking, advocacy strategies development, project management, presentation skills, logistics, and communications. Show less

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  Erasmus+ programs

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

  Trainer

  - Organization of an international training "The New Concept of Social Inclusion" (Montenegro) for +20 participants from different European countries; - Organization of two international training sessions "Tools for Social Development" (Serbia) for +40 participants from across Europe;- Developing and carrying out workshop activities around the concepts of social inclusion and development.Key competencies: design and evaluation of workshops and educational programs, understanding and facilitating individual and group learning processes, intercultural sensitivity and communication. Show less

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  Belgrade Open School

  Jul 2019 - Jun 2021

  Futures Studies Programme Coordinator

  - Coordination of activities for 2 cohorts // 44 students in total;- Organization of more than 100 lectures and workshops on four modules covering topics related to the UN 2030 Agenda, Fourth Industrial Revolution, European integration, and the 21st-century skills;- Organization of an online crowdfunding event that resulted in more than 50 donations;- Creator of Fusing Futures: Light them up, an audio podcast that makes a leapfrog to digital society and economy: -- The first season explored the interplay between tech and climate change -- Its eight episodes recorded more than 5,000 listenings around the globe -- Top five listeners' countries - Serbia, the USA, Germany, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Austria.Key competencies: project coordination, monitoring and evaluation, communications (internal and external), time management, audio production and post-production. Related links:Future Studies - https://bos.rs/sb-eng/Fusing Futures: Light them up - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bos-podcast-fusing-futures/id1502274278 Show less

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  Platforma Zajedničko

  May 2021 - Dec 2022

  Researcher

  - Facilitated focus group sessions and conducted semi-structured interviews, gathering qualitative data to inform business strategy and policy development. - Co-authored two publications: one analysing different coop models across Europe and status of independent contractors in Serbia and another providing a guide for cooperatives creation aimed at independent workers; both documents published in Serbian.

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  Reshaping Work

  Jun 2021 - now

  Project Manager

  - Onboarded and managed collaborations with more than 40 diverse organizations such as companies, unions, research institutes, civil society organizations, and donor agencies, enhancing project outreach and impact. - Organized more than 20 roundtables addressing critical topics including platform work, up-skilling, re-skilling, algorithmic management, and youth employment, facilitating multistakeholder discussions and solutions. - Coordinated 10 expert lectures featuring renowned experts from international organizations, EU institutions, and agencies, enhancing professional knowledge and network expansion.- Prepared 24 monthly, tailor-made briefings that provided stakeholders with up-to-date policy developments, upcoming events, and recent research related to the future of work, supporting strategic decision-making. - Developed and launched an online course focused on the regulatory challenges associated with platform (gig) work, with a focus on Global South. - Co-authored and edited two annual reports on the future of work, achieving over 2,000 downloads, and enhancing visibility and impact of research findings. - Co-authored three policy guides on AI ethical principles, data transparency in the workplace, and social protection.- Created a fellowship program targeting early-stage researchers and young professionals.Key competencies: project management, community development and engagement, events/meetings coordination and organization. Show less