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Elma Hadzimusovic

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Senior Budget Specialist at USAID who managed a $25 million operating budget and forecast resources exceeding $40 million.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

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At the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), I managed a $25 million operating budget and conducted financial forecasting for more than $40 million. I coordinated with technical and program teams and prepared multi-year resource plans aligned with strategic goals.

I also ensured accurate month-end and year-end closings, supported reconciliation with headquarters systems, and submitted financial reports including Operational Plans and Annual Budget Reviews. I monitored compliance with U.S. Government controls and host-country financial regulations.

Earlier at USAID, I coordinated annual procurement plans exceeding $40 million and supported budget and grant processes. At the Council of Europe, I managed the budget for a Women Empowerment Program and trained NGO representatives on budget reporting procedures.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Budget Specialist

United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

Jan 2015 - Jan 2025 (10 years)

Managed a $25 million operating budget, including preparation, review, and analysis in coordination with technical and program teams. Conducted financial forecasting for $40+ million and ensured accurate month-end and year-end closings.

Budget Management Financial Forecasting Financial Reporting Compliance Data Management Excel GLAAS Phoenix FACTS

Program Assistant

Council of Europe (CoE)

Jan 2012 - Jan 2015 (3 years)

Managed a $500,000 Women Empowerment Program budget ensuring compliance with CoE financial procedures and donor requirements. Prepared and monitored 20 NGOs' contracts and trained representatives on budget reporting procedures.

Budget Management Contract Management NGO Coordination Training Financial Reporting Compliance

Acquisition Agent

United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

Jan 2003 - Jan 2011 (8 years)

Coordinated $40+ million annual procurement plans and acted as liaison between various offices and the Regional Contracting Office. Managed annual $25 million Operational and Performance Plans development and led preparation of grant documents.

Procurement Budget Planning Grant Management Compliance Data Management Prodoc Financial Analysis

Executive Secretary

United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

Jan 1998 - Jan 2003 (5 years)

Provided executive support to the Minority Reintegration Office Director, managing daily administrative operations. Coordinated $10 million worth financial documentation for infrastructure projects and supervised 3 administrative staff.

Executive Support Financial Documentation Project Coordination Staff Supervision Communication Skills Records Management

Correspondence and Records Office - Reception

United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

Jan 1996 - Jan 1998 (2 years)

Facilitated high-level communication by managing weekly 300+ incoming and outgoing phone calls for the USAID Mission and Consular Section. Maintained over 1,000 records in the official correspondence database and ensured compliance with communication protocols.

Communication Skills Records Management Data Integrity Stakeholder Engagement Administrative Support