Aisa Bijedic

Experience

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  Zavod za vodoprivredu Sarajevo

  May 1993 - May 1995

  Engineer Designer

  Designing scope of works for water supply, sewage and waste water treatment plants

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  Action Contre la Faim France in Sarajevo

  May 1995 - May 1997

  Project Officer

  Reconstruction and rehabilitation of Collective Centres, dwelings, and water supply systems; review technical designs; liasing with local authorities; tendering, contracting and supervising subcontractors; preparing technical assessments.

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  Swedish Rescue Services Agency SRSA in Sarajevo, BiH

  May 1997 - Apr 1998

  Chef engineer

  Implementation of the sub-project activities related to the housing and technical infrastructure reconstruction; Preparation of complete tender documentation needed for bidding procedure and bid evaluations; Management of construction contracts; Liasing with local authorities ensuring proper beneficiary selection;

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  United Nations Development Programme BIH UNDP-VEEP (Village employment and Environment Programme) in

  May 1999 - May 2000

  Regional Coordinator

  Oversee and manage the sub-project activities related to environmental projects and the infrastructure rehabilitation in Sarajevo and Gorazde cantons and Eastern RS.

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  International Rescue Committee, HQ in Sarajevo, BIH

  Jun 2000 - Feb 2002

  EC Projects Co-ordinator, EC Programme

  Overall management and co-ordination of the 5 EC funded OBNOVA 2000 reconstruction programs (Mostar, Bihac, Banja Luka, Tuzla, Gorazde), including fiscal and staff oversight, programme implementation and reporting. Project value 13 mil. EURO)Represent IRC’s EC projects to the EC Delegation and maintain regular contacts with appointed EC Task Managers.Develop and set up Standard Operating Procedures for Tendering/Contracting, taking into consideration EC regulations and requirements as well as to ensure compliance to FIDIC.Overseeing and follow up of project activities and taking corrective measures were necessaryEnsure that project activities in all IRC Field Offices are implemented consistently, while taking into account the diverse reality in each project location in regards to political and economical environment. Provide effective management, supervision and direction to 6 Project Managers, each of whom in turn supervised 3-4 Project Officers and 3-4 administrative staff. Show less

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  UNDP BiH, Project SUTRA (SUstainable Transfer to Return related Authorities) in Sarajevo, BIH

  Jul 2003 - Dec 2008

  Technical Expert / Head of unit for housing and technical infrastructure reconstruction

  Overall management and co-ordination of municipal housing&infrastructure reconstruction projects implemented in 23 municipalities in BiH (cca. 13 mil. EURO) in 5,5 yearsWork with partner municipalities on identification of infrastructural projects and preparation of project proposals in line with donor requirements. Negotiate with municipal Mayors co-financing modalities for additional infrastructural projects, preparation of MoUs and Cost Sharing Agreements for implementation of infrastructural projects jointly financed by UNDP and respective Municipality.Develop, install, and manage implementation of procedures related to tendering&contracting, technical supervision and monitoring in the field of reconstruction of houses and technical infrastructure at municipal level.Provide effective management, supervision and guidelines to 5 Technical Staff(Engineers and Architects) and one International Engineer Show less

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  UNDP BIH/ MDGF Culture for Development Programme

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Project Officer

  Coordination and management of activities related to implementation of municipal sub-projects in area of cultural heritage rehabilitation and municipal infrastructure in 10 municipalities, cca. 3 mil USD. Project jointly implemented by UNDP, UNESCO and UNICEF.Work with partner municipalities on sub-project identification, preparation of project proposals and follow up of implementation. Regular monitoring of local development activities and municipal sub projects involved, including site visits, monitoring sessions and monitoring reports. Effective coordination with Entity Institutes for protection of cultural heritage as well as with relevant ministries to ensure compliance with by-laws and relevant regulations related to reconstruction of cultural heritage and cultural institutions Show less

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  UNDP BiH, TB Project

  Feb 2011 - Mar 2014

  Project Officer / Engineer

  Coordination and implementation of activities related to reconstruction of clinical laboratories bio safety level 2 and 3 and hospital wards for tuberculosis in BiH (total value cca.4mil USD).Advanced expertise related to application of engineering measures for infection control in laboratories and hospital wards, particularly bio-safety levels 2 and 3.

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  Embassy of Sweden in Sarajevo / SIDA

  Apr 2014 - now

  Programme Officer for environment and climate

  Management and coordination of projects financed by Sweden in area of environmental protection and municipal infrastructure in Bosnia and Hercegovina, such as waste water treatment plants, solid waste management, energy efficiency, etc. Projects are implemented in cooperation with IFIs, such as EIB, EBRD, WB and UNDP. Responsibilities include all phases of project cycle management – from preparation and assessment of project proposals, programmatic and financial follow up, monitoring and project closure as well as coordination with other donors, International Financial Institutions and governments. Show less

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  Embassy of Sweden / SIDA , Sarajevo

  Apr 2014 - now

  Programme Officer for Environment and Climate change

  Management and coordination of projects financed by Sweden in area of environmental protection and municipal infrastructure in Bosnia and Hercegovina, such as waste water treatment plants, solid waste management, energy efficiency, etc. Responsibilities include all phases of project cycle management – from preparation and assessment of project proposals, programmatic and financial follow up, monitoring and project closure as well as coordination with other donors, International Financial Institutions and governments. Show less