Oliver Mitov

Experience

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  Primary Court Kriva Palanka

  Dec 2005 - Nov 2007

  Apprentice

  Office assistant, organizing and participating in the re –organization of the court archive, contribution in the operative of the court system, regulating the data bases in the office administration, working on a criminal , civil cases and ect.

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  Municipality Election Commission

  Feb 2009 - Nov 2010

  Secretary

  Providing secretarial and logistical services (both legal and technical support) to members of the Election Council, actively participating in the decision-making process. Conducting training and education for election committee members to ensure adherence to constitutional and electoral rules. Playing a direct role in organizing the election process, and participating in capacity building for Municipal Electoral Councils (MECs) and Election Boards. This enabled them to implement necessary legal measures to maintain the integrity of the electoral process. Engaged in continuous education on electoral legislation through seminars organized by the State Election Commission and the OSCE and Venice Commission. Responsible for the adoption of legal acts, ensuring their formal legality and proper function within the Commission. Show less

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  National Roma Centrum

  May 2011 - May 2016

  Project coordinator- Free Legal aid programe

  Key Responsibilities and Achievements:Project Cycle Management:Oversaw all phases of project management, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of program objectives.Legal Advisory:Provided expert legal advice on free legal aid, anti-discrimination, and protection of fundamental human rights.Monitored laws, practices, judicial and administrative proceedings.Engaged in advocacy and strategic litigation.Organizational Capacity Building:Strengthened organizational capacity in legal, administrative, and financial domains.Wrote and developed project proposals.Managed human resources and addressed stress management.Program Implementation:Focused on issues specific to the Roma community, including access to justice and social inclusion.Conducted awareness campaigns to increase Roma participation in society.Provided training and education for members of the Roma community.Provision of Preliminary Legal Aid:Assisted indigent parties with legal issues in areas such as property rights, social welfare, pensions and disability, family relations, and employment.Monitoring Legal Aid Implementation:Monitored the implementation of the Law on Free Legal Aid to ensure adherence and effectiveness. Show less

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  Law office Mitov

  Jun 2016 - Apr 2023

  Lawyer

  Provided expert legal representation in various law areas, including non-profit, criminal, and civil law.Successfully managed litigation, drafted contracts, lawsuits, and appeals, and offered legal advice to companies.Specialized in tax law, finance law, and corporate law, representing cases in administrative and civil courts. Authorized registration agent for trade companies, NGOs, and Foundations. Collaborated with government institutions, focusing on anti-discrimination and human rights. Provided legal representation in cases before the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg. Show less

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  Center for Legal Research and Analysis (CLRA)

  Dec 2016 - May 2018

  Project Manager

  Managed the project aimed at promoting equal and fair treatment of the Roma population by justice administrators, challenging discrimination, and anti-Gypsyism to foster equality in Macedonian society. Responsibilities included collecting and systematizing information and data for analysis, communicating with the project team, processing collected data, drafting analyses, and organizing trainings. Implemented a capacity-building component to enhance young law students' understanding of non-discrimination principles and equality before the law, encouraging their active involvement in addressing anti-Roma rhetoric, hate speech, and hate crimes. Prepared bi-monthly activity reports for the legal advisor in Skopje to present to the donor. Maintained regular contact with key judicial players, including judges and public prosecutors, as well as state institutions. Show less

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  Stichting Barka

  Nov 2023 - now

  Administrator

  Providing comprehensive administrative support to executive teams and staff members, overseeing daily office operations. Act in an advisory capacity for the members of the Board, offering guidance and support as needed. Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and legal requirements related to office operations and administrative functions. Maintain accurate records and files, both electronic and physical, including confidential documents and donor information.HR support functions, including onboarding new employees, maintaining personnel records, and coordinating employee benefits. Project support to various initiatives, conducting research, analyzing data, and preparing reports. Show less

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  Het Juridisch Loket

  Jul 2024 - now

  Legal Advisor