Daniela Naum

Daniela Naum Haxhi Nationality: Albanian Date of birth: 30/03/1981 Place of birth: Durres, Albania Gender: Female  Phone number: (-  Email address:-  Skype: dany.hx  Home: Rr. Filonid Durrsaku, 1044 Durres (Albania) ABOUT ME A resourceful policy and geopolitical analyst with many years of experience in analyzing the impact of political shifts in the international business environment. Business consultant focused in business development, strategic planning, and project financing for companies across industries, including the energy sector and innovation in Western Balkans countries, Europe, Middle East, and Asia. WORK EXPERIENCE Director Of Digital transformation Ministry of Economy, Culture and Innovation [ 03/09/2024 – Current ] City: Tirana | Country: Albania • Responsible for developing and implementing strategies that promote the use of digital technology at all levels of governance. • Aims to increase efficiency and transparency through digital transformation. • Implements projects for the digitization of administrative procedures. • Develops online platforms for delivering public services. • Integrates information systems to facilitate citizen access to services. • Enhances user experience through technology and innovation. • Leading the development of strategic plans for innovative projects, including identifying goals, objectives, timelines, and necessary resources. Director of Digital Transformation Motomtech [ 01/11/2023 – 31/05/2024 ] City: Utah | Country: United States • Presentation of Motomtech's digital solutions, including digital transformation, MVP development, prototyping, and software modernization for clients. • Development of comprehensive proposals and quotes, outlining the purpose, cost, and timelines of the proposed solutions, ensuring alignment with client expectations. • Engagement in negotiation processes to secure contracts and agreements that meet both client and company objectives. Regional Business Development Manager DeepTechSolutions Sarl [ 24/05/2023 – 31/05/2024 ] City: Lausanne | Country: Switzerland • • • • • • Business development and execution; Project identification and management of the company’s day to day operations; Lead generation; Initial due diligence processes and compliance of project partners; In charge of project permitting processes; Partners’ and local institutions’ relationships Business development executive DeepTechConsult [ 24/05/2022 – 24/05/2023 ] City: Lausanne | Country: Switzerland Regional market’s development regarding: • Onshore Solar & Wind generation projects, • Geothermal energy, • Green & Blue Hydrogen energy production. Resource Development Coordinator The Galilee Society - The Arab Society for Health Research and Services [ 01/02/2015 – Current ] City: Shefa-Amr | Country: Israel Main responsibilities: • Oversee the development of the Resource Department work plans towards Resource Mobilization Strategy and Public Outreach and establish a monitoring system to follow-up on their implementation. • Support the Environmental and Health Department's team to collaborate and integrate towards resource mobilization implementation, in particular through planning, budgeting and monitoring the department activities. Main activities: • Resource development and fundraising, including grant writing, contract compliance and liaising with current and potential donors • Research, preparation and submission of grant proposals, including letters of interest and responses to request for proposals • Program/project development with program staff • Develop program budgets with accounting staff • Assist with monitoring and evaluation of on-going projects as well as donor reporting • Nurture relationships with other civil society organizations, governmental agencies and other stakeholders • Maintain contacts with donors, project partners, and international organizations Trainee European Commission - Directorate General for Health and Consumers [ 01/10/2013 – 28/02/2014 ] City: Brussels | Country: Belgium • Contributed and followed policy developments in the areas of sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) matters in the World Trade Organisation and issues related to the Codex Alimentarius – an International Food Safety standard-setting body. • Supported the various members of the unit responsible for Multilateral International Relations by drafting reports, minutes of meetings, various presentations and replies to questions. Assisted also in interactions with other services of the European Commission, in particular DG Trade, DG Agriculture and DG Enterprise. • Conducted wide-ranging research on global SPS trade flows and on WTO SPS notifications and Specific Trade Concerns raised since the WTO’s inception in 1995. • Participated in key events and meetings, including, the WTO SPS Committee meeting in Geneva, the Working Party to prepare the Codex Committee on Nutrition in Brussels, the Workshop on Codex organised under the TAIEX Instrument, the SPS Market Access Working Group with representatives of Member States and of EU stakeholders. Followed activities related to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, actively participating in meetings on International Environment Issues in the Council. • As an integral part of the organising team, followed the Working Group of the Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification Systems (CCFICS) and elaborated the outcomes on Monitoring Regulatory Performance of National Food Control Systems. Consultant International Organisation for Migration [ 05/12/2011 – 31/10/2012 ] City: Sarajevo | Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina • As a liaison officer for the project on migration flow and irregular transits among Western Balkan Countries for the IOM Office in Bosnia and Herzegovina, maintained and assured the efficiency of the external relations with governmental and international counterparts. • Monitored and evaluated the NATO-PERSPEKTIVA Programme that aimed to support former discharged military personnel to reintegrate into civilian life. • Researched and analysed relevant information for the implementation of the NATO-PERSPEKTIVA Programme, project planning and reporting including logical framework, developing a monitoring and evaluation system. • Prepared and presented the monitoring report to the Steering Committee and different stakeholders of the project. Intern European Union Police Mission [ 07/06/2011 – 31/07/2011 ] City: Sarajevo | Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina • Closely cooperated with EUPM Anti-corruption experts in the implementation of the National anticorruption strategy. • Arranged meetings with other international organisations, anti-corruption bodies and academics. • Provided support to EUPM experts in the implementation of their tasks making pertinent logistical arrangements, drafting minutes of meetings and preparing reports as scheduled. • Participated in analysing and drafting of best practice experiences from European countries which can be applied in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Insurance Company Advisor INA-ASSITALIA - General Insurance Agency [ 17/11/2008 – 30/04/2009 ] City: Macerata | Country: Italy • Customer portfolio management (asset management), insurance and financial led consulting. • Consulted business companies on financial planning, investment solutions and insurance policies. • Advised customers on their most appropriate pension and health-care solutions, and state assistance. EDUCATION AND TRAINING Diploma in Advanced European Studies European College of Parma Foundation [ 08/10/2012 – 09/07/2013 ] City: Parma | Country: Italy EU Politics and Institutions; EU Legal System; Single Market Law; EU Policy on Health Food Safety and Consumer Protection; EU Environmental Protection; EU Common Agricultural Policy; EU Common Commercial Policy; EU Economic Policies; EU Budget and Multiannual Financial Framework; EU External Relations. European Regional Master’s Degree in Democracy and Human Rights in South East Europe University of Bologna and University of Sarajevo [ 01/11/2010 – 29/10/2011 ] City: Sarajevo | Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina Philosophy of Human Rights; European Integration and Enlargement; Democracy and Human Rights; Nationalism, Ethnicity and Religion; Economic, Social and Cultural Rights; Mechanisms of Human Rights Protection and Implementation. MSc in Banking, Financial and Insurance Economics University of Macerata [ 15/10/1999 – 12/11/2008 ] City: Macerata | Country: Italy Mathematics; Statistics;Corporate Economics; Financial Mathematics; Economics of Financial Intermediation; Economics and Methods of International Exchanges; Economic of Monetary and Financial Markets; Securities Market; Financial Analysis, Banking Techniques (Risk Management); International Economics; Methods of Business Calculations and Estimates Course Certificate in “Human Rights and Transitional Justice” Konrad - Adenauer - Stiftung Rule of Law Program South East Europe [ 25/07/2010 – 07/08/2010 ] City: Sarajevo | Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina • • • • • • Human rights and transitional justice Transitional justice mechanisms and intro into Criminal Prosecutions International justice and human rights violations - International Criminal Court Rule of Law The role of institutions in ensuring human rights accountability Gender and transitional justice International legal mechanisms and policies. Course certificate in “Analysis of International Relations” University “Cattolica del Sacro Cuore" - School of Economics and International Relations [ 05/07/2010 – 09/07/2010 ] City: Milan | Country: Italy | Website: https://aseri.unicatt.it/ Analysis of economical, political and social factors in international relations. Case studies Certificate in Fundamentals of Anti-Money Laundering: International Standards and Compliance Issues United Nations Institute for Training and Research [ 03/05/2010 – 05/06/2010 ] City: Genève | Country: Switzerland • • • • Introduction to Money Laundering The Role of International Organisations and Regional Bodies in Combating Money Laundering Legal System Requirements and Preventive Measures to Combat Money Laundering International Measures to Combat Terrorist Financing LANGUAGE SKILLS Mother tongue(s): Albanian Other language(s): Italian English LISTENING C2 READING C2 WRITING C2 LISTENING C2 READING C2 WRITING C2 SPOKEN PRODUCTION C2 SPOKEN INTERACTION C2 SPOKEN PRODUCTION C2 SPOKEN INTERACTION C2 French Bosnian LISTENING A2 READING A2 WRITING A2 LISTENING A1 READING A1 WRITING A1 SPOKEN PRODUCTION A2 SPOKEN INTERACTION A2 SPOKEN PRODUCTION A1 SPOKEN INTERACTION A1 Arabic Hebrew LISTENING A2 READING A1 WRITING A1 LISTENING A1 READING A2 WRITING A2 SPOKEN PRODUCTION A2 SPOKEN INTERACTION A1 SPOKEN PRODUCTION A1 SPOKEN INTERACTION A1 Levels: A1 and A2: Basic user; B1 and B2: Independent user; C1 and C2: Proficient user ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS Organisational skills • Excellent organizational abilities and creativity in tackling problems gained through the experience in the International Organisation for Migration and developed further during my traineeship at the European Commission. • Able to prioritize tasks correctly and work to tight deadlines, displaying both initiative and strong sense of responsibility. • Well organised, methodical, committed and with a proactive approach to work. COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Communication and interpersonal skills Excellent communication and interpersonal relations skills, gained through my experience in working and studying in an international and multicultural environment. OTHER SKILLS [ 05/04/2012 – Current ] Policy and geopolitical analyst As a freelance consultant, I engage with several entities on relevant topics in EU, USA, Middle East and Asia geopolitical events.