Irena Bojadzieva

EUROPASS CURRICULUM VITAE PERSONAL INFORMATION Name Address Telephone E-mail Nationality Date of birth Gender Irena Bojadzieva ST.1439 NUMBER.2; 1000 SKOPJE R. MACEDONIA --R. Macedonia 8 March 1975 Female WORK EXPERIENCE • Dates (from – to) • Name and address of employer • Type of business or sector • Occupation or position held • Main activities and responsibilities From--present WYG International Limited-UK EU financed project under IPA – Promoting Social Inclusion ServicesBeneficiary Ministry of Labour and Social Policy Office Manager and Project Assistant - Administration of project documents and files - Organization of meetings - Organization of trainings, workshops, working groups, study tour etc. - Event management for project affected stakeholders (institutions, persons with disabilities, media, etc.). - Logistics Expert - Management of finance and local payments, and the like. - Assist the Team Leader in cooperation with project beneficiaries - Translation of project documents / reports and materials and interpretation at meetings - Preparation of expense claims - Assist the Team Leader and Project Director in the preparation of reports on project progress and deployment of short-term experts -Assist Team Leader and Key experts in preparation of ToRs for NKE and evaluation documents • Dates (from – to) • Name and address of employer • Type of business or sector • Occupation or position held • Main activities and responsibilities July 2012 – July 2015 Ministry of Finance of R. Macedonia (Unit for the Operational Programme for Human Resources Development – OPHRD-IPA Component IV) Government Administration Advisor for contract monitoring within OPHRD  Conduct a risk assessment methodology in accordance with the Manual for Internal procedures of CFCD;  Preparation the draft annual plan for monitoring;                    • Dates (from – to) • Name and address of employer • Type of business or sector • Occupation or position held • Main activities and responsibilities      Monitoring of the progress of each project to ensure that all contracts are conducted under the rules for signing the agreement and conditions (check project reports, results, preparation of appropriate checklists, etc.); Participation in the opening meetings of the projects and meetings of oversight committees; Monitoring of secondary public supply of grant agreements with bidders for the amount of over 10,000.00 euro, or as specified in the Manual of internal procedures of CFCD; Monitoring of secondary procurements in all contract modalities; Conduct verification of the costs incurred under contracts; Participation in on the spot checks of contracts and preparation of reports; Checks of the request to amend the contract in terms of justification of the given request; Check lists for monitoring of operations submitted by the line Ministries; Preparation of the annual report on implementation of OPHRD program; Conduct an administrative check lists to identify the operations prepared by line ministries; Reporting of irregularities by filling the standard account of irregularities; Organization of the work of the Sectoral Monitoring Committee for implementation of the operational program for monitoring of human resources and prepare the necessary documents; Preparation of reports on request to the Head of CFCD, PAO, NIPAC Care for safe and proper storage of all contract documents Design, planning, monitoring and implementing projects in the field of rural development, private sector development, education and life-long learning, community/regional development or civil society Preparation and implementation of grant schemes and direct grant contracts Preparation of guidelines for grant schemes PRAG procurement (services, supplies or works) in EU Candidate countries Experience in Monitoring Information System (MIS) design and implementation Preparation, design and realization of public procurement services Monitoring and supervision of procurements and ex ante control according (PRAG) of EU funded projects Financial management and administration of grants in EU projects March 2011 – July 2012 Negorci SPA SPA treatments and rehabilitation COO          • Dates (from – to) Plan and monitor daily staffing schedules and adjust accordingly to ensure adequate staffing levels Support operational demands and business objectives through staff development Manage and supervise administrative functions to ensure all paperwork was processed efficiently and in a timely manner Promote a positive and professional work environment Ensure that clients were completely satisfied through effective communication and relationship building Recommend and implement programs and strategies to increase sales and profit Manage daily workflow and operations Communicate department goals to employees Coach employees to ensure quality standards were understood and met April 2009-present • Name and address of employer • Type of business or sector • Occupation or position held • Main activities and responsibilities Individual EU project writer and EU funds lecturer EU funding      • Dates (from – to) • Name and address of employer • Type of business or sector • Occupation or position held • Main activities and responsibilities • Dates (from – to) • Name and address of employer • Type of business or sector • Occupation or position held • Main activities and responsibilities Preparation, design and realization of EU projects from idea to project documentation Project realization Implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects Follow up of EU web pages, tenders and Call for proposals Cooperation with NGO-s, SME, Association etc. February 2008-August 2010 SEMOS DOO Skopje Computer Engineering Company Marketing and sales middle level manager  Preparation, design and realization of tenders (MK, EU, WB)  Preparation and coordination of large clients offers  Preparation and participation of clients presentations  Participation and preparation of mailers, advertisements, marketing materials and presentations  Organization and participation on fairs, conferences and events  WEB page content  Seminars and conferences  Follow up design and implementation of IPA, CIP and FP7 projects  ISO 9001 – Applicative software  HR application (360o degree and profile, development and campaign)  Pre sales and after sales activities  Follow up, design and implementation of projects under BAS Programme in RM  Design, application and realization of procurements  Monitoring of procurement process  Application of procurement calls for public institutions October 2006-April 2007 CBIB - Cross Border Institution Building An EU-funded Project managed by the European Commission DG Enlargement, Unit D3 Regional Programs Cross border institution building Office manager                   Support of the work of EU Expert Day to day logistic support Liaising with government, international and civil organizations Preparation of the field trips, visits and special events Coordination of meetings and preparation of documentation, as well as reports Organize SWOT analysis, seminars and internal meetings Entering information in database Preparation of payment requests Initiation of the procurement process Correspondence and translation meter Monitoring of media cover and awareness of the project Daily administrative work, note taking and follow up Logistic for staff travel, transport and accommodation (Travel Authorizations and Travel Claims) Manage petty cash and receive and approve invoices for small and big purchases Preparation of marketing materials for the visibility of the project Archive files and all the incoming and outgoing documents Preparation of weekly reports Part in preparation of monthly reports • Dates (from – to) • Name and address of employer • Type of business or sector • Occupation or position held • Main activities and responsibilities July 2006-October 2006 New Moment Marketing Agency BTL account for COSMOFON     • Dates (from – to) • Name and address of employer • Type of business or sector • Occupation or position held • Main activities and responsibilities Negotiating in the name of the client and representing the clients interest Preparing Power Point reports for the client Preparing analysis and market research for the client Preparing BTL activities and presentations January 2000-April 2006 MAT-Macedonian Airlines Airline company Marketing Manager Ground handling manager PR General secretary                Negotiation and signing agreements for Marketing purposes Organizing marketing promotions for agencies, clients and business partners with arranging the places the dates and hotel reservations for the guests from other countries Preparing marketing representative materials for the promotions-Timetable, in flight revue for in-flight entertainment and accessories Preparing and creating the in-flight animations for safety instructions and entertainment Organization of the promotion for the 10th year’s anniversary for 2000 guests, with guests from the Diplomats, Business partners, Agencies and Public people Coordination with the printed and video media on every day basis Preparing and distribution to a documentary film for 100 years aviation-10 years MAT Preparing printed and video advertisements Producing and distribution of marketing materials for every branch office of the company-manger for Frequent Flyer Program-loyalty program for the passengers Negotiating and signing Agreements for logistic support for the A/C Preparing analysis, negotiating and concluding agreements for logistic support of the field of work of the company, arranging services for the passengers and the aircraft Every day communication with the service companies on every destination Revision of the financial situation and arrange for payments of the clients Organizing VIP flights for the Government of R.M. Organizing carter flights of commercial nature   Attend meetings on every level of the company Preparing documents for the meetings that have to be held for the personnel that will take part at the meeting  Prepare documents and attend at the meetings of the Board of directors  Collecting information from Internet and other sources  Coordination with the media and preparing official statements for the press • Dates (from – to) • Name and address of employer • Type of business or sector • Occupation or position held March 1999-November 1999 ZEPTER MAK Skopje Medical, cosmetic and health products Marketing assistant following Marketing Manager • Main activities and responsibilities    Organizing promotions for the client and buyers Coordination with the media Presenter of the products of ZEPTER which included medical, cosmetically and health products  Organizing workshops and educational seminars for medical products EDUCATION AND TRAINING • Name and type of organization providing education and training • Principal subjects/occupational skills covered • Title of qualification awarded • Level in national classification (if appropriate) Master studies in Marketing Management at the University of St. Cyril and Methodius - Skopje Graduated in Management-Faculty of Economics at the University of St. Cyril and Methodius - Skopje-. Marketing and Management Bachelor of Economics and Management VIII/1 degree PERSONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES cquired in the course of life and career but not necessarily covered by formal certificates and diplomas.                           National License for Health management and Health Leadership Certificate for Bankruptcy Manager-Ministry of Economy of RM Operative Management Certificate-NAAC USA; Seminar for CBC-IPA CBIB Zagreb, EU Project Workshop CBC-CBIB Skopje, EU Project FFP Seminar (Loyalty program)-Unique Airport, Zurich Workshop for Airline Marketing Seminar for marketing for medical products -Bioptron AG, Zurich Authorised court translator in English Hellenic American University for ALCE (Advanced knowledge of English Language) Seminar – Accessing funding opportunities from the EU:IPA and other Community Programmes (Euro Funds) Training for –Writing successful project for EU Funds (Euro Funds) Seminar and workshop for FP7 – Writing successful project and management-Food Consulting and Prof.D-r Vladimir Kakurinov EU-Pre Accession funds – What should be done (workshop) (Chamber of Commerce) Advanced training course for EU Funding and Project Proposal Development (Chamber of Commerce and Chronos) FP7-Workshop (Chamber of Commerce) ISO 9001:2008 External Auditor Economic Chamber of Commerce (Macedonia)-Public procurement procedure in Macedonia Economic Chamber of Commerce (Macedonia)-How to prepare IPARD project Monitoring of grant contracts-Technical Assistance to the Unit for cooperation with NGO’s in the General Secretariat- Project financed by EU OLAF (Finances and Irregularities – Changes in PRAG, according to the new financial directive), EU Delegation Visibility of EU projects, EU Delegation Visibility of EU projects (Tools and possibilities) – Embassy of France in RM, EUD Certification and Monitoring of EU projects-UNDP IPA funding and Social media - Embassy of France in RM, EUD Implementation of Grant agreements – European Commission EU Funding – European Commission, DG Employment Fraud and Irregularities in grants-Lithuanian CFCU Secondary procurements in grants-Lithuanian CFCU ROM-Lithuanian, CFCU On the spot-Grants, Lithuanian CFCU  Visibility in Grant contracts-Lithuanian CFCU  Twinning instrument Delegation of EU in Macedonia, DG NEAR C3      LANGUAGES MOTHER TONGUE(S) MACEDONIAN Other language(s) UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITING Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production ENGLISH C2 C2 C2 C2 C2 ITALIAN B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 GREEK A2 A2 A1 A1 A1 SERBIAN C2 C2 C2 C2 C2 CROATIAN C1 C1 C1 C1 C1 Levels: A1/2: Basic user - B1/2: Independent user - C1/2 Proficient user SOCIAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES Living and working with other people, in multicultural environments, in positions where communication is important and situations where teamwork is essential (for example culture and sports), etc.                Capabilities for fast acquiring of new skills and knowledge Flexible, reliable, with positive energy and attitude High commitment towards fulfilment of given tasks Meeting assigned deadlines Excellently performance of both team and individually work Loyalty, Tactic, Imaginative Manage every obstacle Taste for human relations and contacts Excellent performance both as a part of a team and individually Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in a collaborative environment under pressure Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to provide initiative, judgment and creativity in the resolution of complex problems Ability to establish realistic and achievable priorities and lead staff to achieve departmental goals and objectives Ability to deal fairly and sensibly with colleagues, and external relations in a variety of routine and special situations and to integrate into a multicultural and multi-ethnic working environment. Proactive, self-directed, and highly motivated ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES Coordination and administration of people, projects and budgets; at work, in voluntary work (for example culture and sports) and at home, etc. TECHNICAL SKILLS Based on the fact that I have an university degree in management and all my working places were based with some kind of organization, management and logistic. Fully Computer literate and skilled in the following: Editing ( Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power Point, Adobe Acrobat); Databases (Microsoft Access; AND COMPETENCES With computers, specific kinds of equipment, machinery, etc. Microsoft Excel); Photo Editing ( Adobe Image Reader; Adobe Photo Shop); PC Operation S3system (Windows 2000; Windows HP); Networking (Outlook Express; Microsoft Outlook; HTMLS Script); Office Software ( Microsoft Office and Photoshop); also some Web Design knowledge. OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCES Competences not covered with certificates DRIVING LICENCE(S) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Trainer for EU Funding and individual expert for EU projects B type Articulate Marketing and project manager with 13 years extensive professional experience, in an international environment, including experience in Macedonia and the region. Through the working experience and provided with educational back ground posted in managerial positions performed activities in the field of Marketing and Communication (organizing promotions, events, seminars, public presentations and educational workshops, making an archive materials with printed and video materials, preparing brochures and revues, producing and broadcasting documentary movies for marketing purpose of the company and preparing statements for the press, organize and prepare image and product campaigns), Administration and logistics (negotiate and sign agreements in the field of working of the company, supervision of the working of all departments, and preparing daily and monthly reports, attended all meetings on every level of the company, including Board of directors meetings, coordinating the departments for necessary information, prepare reports for the Board of directors on monthly base for the position of the company at the market and in the region), working in marketing agency (preparation of analysis, reports, PP presentations etc), Project management of CBIB project funded by EU (experts knowledge in CBIB, increasing the capacities of the national authorities directly involved in the preparation of the CBC programming documents and the implementation of the programmes, communication and awareness, maintaining of the ongoing contacts with government, international and civil organizations, administrative and financial meter, as well as logistic support of the office, preparation of reports and analysis in coordination with the experts), Marketing and Sales Manager (excellent capabilities for fast acquiring of new skills and knowledge). Evaluated and monitored projects for SEE and preparation of programmes and strategy papers. COO - experience high managerial position tasks and responsibilities, and as Advisor for contracts monitoring (experience in project management and project monitoring, analysis and report writing for EC, extensive knowledge of EU PRAG and Macedonian implementing environment and substantial experience in advising on and monitoring implementation procedures to ensure compliance and avoid irregularities and Expert knowledge on implementing resources programmes for employment and social integration , including labour market integration through monitoring and implementation of projects in the field). REFERENCES: Radica Koceva, Head of CFCD, MoF of RM- Katerina Jovcevska, Head of PU, CFCD, MoF of RM- Mirjana Srojanovska, Advisor for Procurement, CFCD, MoF of RM- Iskra Belceva, Head of GACU, CFCD, MoF of RM- Biljana Petrovska, Head of MU, CFCD, MoF of RM- Nafi Saracini, Task Manager, Delegation of EU, MK- Aleksandar Zdravev, Country Manager, WYG Intl.-