Desislava Stefanova

Experience

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  Private agency for social surveys and analyses ASSA-M

  Nov 2013 - Feb 2014

  Social science research assistant

  Carrying out empirical surveys on the public opinion on the topics of political representation, economic development and foreign immigration; conducting experimental research in the form of a game of associations; analyzing collected data and giving conclusions and suggestions on improving the status quo.

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  Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria

  Aug 2014 - Oct 2014

  Meeting and contacting representatives of OSCE, PACE, PABSEC, members of various CECs, and cooperating with the CEC of Bulgaria for providing them with the status of international observers to the Parliamentary Elections in 2014; organizing the visit of the Needs Assessment Mission of OSCE and their meetings with Bulgarian officials; summarizing events and cooperating with OSCE for collecting and summarizing information for their Special Report; preparing briefing documents for Bulgarian representatives in FAO, UNICEF and UNHCR conferences and meetings; official communication and cooperation with the Bulgarian Permanent Representations in Geneva, Vienna, Strasbourg ad Rome; endorsing the candidatures of foreign officials for memberships and posts in international organisations (such as UNHCR and FAO). Show less

  • Event Organizer at the International Press Centre for Parliamentary Elections 2014

    Oct 2014 - Oct 2014

  • Trainee at Human Rights Directorate

    Aug 2014 - Oct 2014
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  National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria

  Jan 2015 - Jul 2015

  Legislative Researcher

  Carrying out research on European legislation on economical and social topics (such as early retirement, food additives, attracting foreign investment); giving opinions and council on the suitability of specific reforms to the Bulgarian legal and social environment.

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  Ombudsman of the Republic of Bulgaria

  Mar 2015 - Mar 2015

  Intern

  Taking part in the Ombudsman’s consultations with citizens and undergoing training on the work of all departments of the administration.

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  Евро програми ЕООД

  Mar 2016 - Sept 2016

  European Project Management Associate

  • Preparation of project proposals for EU framework & operational funding programmes and managing the approved projects;• Consulting SMEs on funding opportunities and resource analysis on their eligibility;• Conducting research on funding programmes relevant to the Bulgarian business environment;• Administering the company's website and social media.

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  European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

  Oct 2016 - Jul 2017

  Market Integrity and Transparency Trainee

  • Performing a feasibility study for the implementation of a project & service management software tailored to the ITSM processes of the department;• Preparation and dissemination of daily reports on data quality;• Supporting the management of the Continual Service Improvement, Change and Incident Management processes;• Assistance in managing meetings with National Regulatory Authorities;• Assistance in IT Project Management;• Assistance in ITSM processes definition.

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  Baringa

  Jul 2017 - Nov 2019

  Junior Business Analyst at a leading multinational insurance group based in Germany.Responsibilities included: - creating a Process Capability Roadmap for Service Asset and Configuration Management process, using ITIL v3's best practices;- working with the Process Analysis team to formulate a best-practice Product Lifecycle;- performing project management activities (risk management, task tracking, stakeholder mapping, planning, chairing daily status update meetings, programme reporting, project members onboarding, visualising timelines and deliverables using MS Project and Visio). Show less

  • Senior Consultant

    May 2019 - Nov 2019

  • Consultant

    May 2018 - May 2019

  • Junior Consultant

    Jul 2017 - May 2018
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  Ofgem

  Nov 2019 - Oct 2020

  Portfolio Office Change Manager

  Managing E-Serve's portfolio of clean energy funding schemes including change assessment, prioritisation of projects, activity reporting and facilitating senior management decision-making. This required extensive analysis and stakeholder communication and coordination.I was part of the programme delivery team that set up the governance, management and policy response to the new scope of work granted as a result of the consultation on the Future support for low carbon heat that introduced the Green gas levy and the Green Gas Support Scheme. Show less

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  European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

  Nov 2020 - now

  Policy Officer - Market Data Reporting