Krenar Abazi
@krenarabazi
Policy and governance expert driving program impact, M&E, and strategic advocacy.
North MacedoniaWhat I'm looking for
I am a seasoned policy, programme and security affairs officer with extensive experience designing, implementing, and evaluating governance programmes across human rights, CT/CVE, media, migration, public administration reform and digital governance. I provide high-level policy advice to senior decision-makers, lead evidence-driven M&E frameworks, and coordinate cross-sectoral partnerships with UN agencies, donors and government institutions to deliver measurable impact.
I have managed large-scale EU- and donor-funded projects, overseen procurement and quality assurance, and led strategic advocacy that strengthened institutional resilience and reform. I combine results-based management, risk mitigation and digital reporting tools to ensure transparency, financial oversight and programme scalability while supporting high-profile diplomatic engagement and stakeholder alignment.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Political, Programme and Security Officer
British Embassy
Aug 2016 - Present (9 years 4 months)
Provided high-level policy advice on governance, security and rule of law to senior UK officials; designed and managed governance programmes that integrated M&E and digital governance, and coordinated donor and government partnerships to drive reforms and SDG alignment.
Quality Assurance & Quality Control Manager
Wiebe / Anrra Centrum
May 2015 - Jul 2016 (1 year 2 months)
Oversaw M&E and QA/QC for a €44M EU-funded railway rehabilitation project, managed a team of five inspectors, and implemented digital reporting and risk mitigation to ensure procurement, governance and transparency compliance.
Deputy Editor & Journalist
TV21
Jan 2015 - May 2015 (4 months)
Produced policy-driven reporting and investigative journalism on governance, human rights and EU integration, influencing public discourse and informing decision-makers.
Procurement and Project Manager
Ecolog International
Sep 2014 - Apr 2015 (7 months)
Managed procurement and project delivery for governance and development programmes, conducting financial oversight, risk assessment and stakeholder engagement to ensure donor compliance and on-budget delivery.
Public Relations Officer
Ministry for European Affairs
Nov 2013 - Aug 2014 (9 months)
Developed and executed public policy campaigns on EU integration and governance reform, advised senior officials and strengthened stakeholder and media engagement to improve policy dialogue and accountability.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SUSouth East European University
Master of Science, Project Management
Master's Degree in Project Management completed at South East European University, Tetovo, focusing on programme and project design, implementation, M&E, and strategic planning.
SUSouth East European University
Bachelor of Science, Business Economics
Bachelor of Business Economics from South East European University, Tetovo with emphasis on economics for governance programmes.
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Location
North MacedoniaAuthorized to work in
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