I am looking for freelance, contract, or flexible part-time opportunities where I can leverage my 20+ years of experience in project management and investment facilitation. I want to help international companies, consultancies, or donor-funded organizations navigate complex regulatory environments, manage stakeholder relations, and streamline their operational or market-entry strategies.
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Milena Radovic
@milenaradovic
Senior Project Manager | International Investment & Economic Policy Expert | Strategic Advisor
SerbiaWhat I'm looking for
Over the past two decades, my work has focused on bridging the gap between state institutions, public authorities, and foreign investors to improve the national business environment. Through technical assistance and institutional advisory, I guide ministries and stakeholders in analyzing regulatory barriers and implementing economic policy improvements.
I have extensive experience driving donor-funded initiatives alongside major international organizations like GIZ, USAID, and the World Bank. Specializing in private sector development, I deliver practical technical support to local MSMEs to enhance their market readiness and international competitiveness. My background also includes evaluating the financial compliance and performance of large-scale strategic investment projects.
Core Expertise:
Investment Facilitation & Market Entry Consulting
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) & Stakeholder Coordination
Regulatory Compliance & Administrative Risk Assessment
International Technical Assistance & Capacity Building
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Current
Investment Consultant
Development Agency of Serbia (RAS)
Jan 2016 - Present (10 years 9 months)
- Strategic FDI Facilitation: Focus on attracting and facilitating foreign direct investments (FDI), serving as a key advisory resource for international investors entering the market.
- Multi-Sector Coordination: Manage communication networks and coordinate between government ministries, public authorities, and private institutional stakeholders to streamline the business environment.
- Instituti
Adviser for Export and Investment Promotion
Serbia Investment and Export Promotion Agency - SIEPA
Jan 2005 - Dec 2015 (10 years 11 months)
- Donor-Driven Project Collaboration: Coordinated development initiatives and capacity-building programs in close cooperation with international donor agencies, including GIZ, USAID, and the World Bank.
- Private Sector Capacity Building: Designed and implemented targeted market-readiness programs to help local MSMEs upgrade operational standards, match with foreign partners, and enter global mark
EB
Production Manager and Sales Representative
EMMSA Balkan
Aug 2002 - Aug 2004 (2 years)
- International Account Management: Managed end-to-end communication, account administration, and contract development for foreign clients and international partners.
- Market & Regulatory Analysis: Analyzed competitive market data and regulatory updates to identify new business opportunities and ensure trade compliance.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Drafted detailed technical project specifica
Technical Project Manager and Design Consultant
Kompanija KTITOR d.o.o.
Aug 1999 - Aug 2002 (3 years)
- Project Lifecycle Management: Led technical and commercial design projects for corporate and residential clients, directly managing project timelines and resource allocation.
- Technical Consulting: Provided specialized space planning and design consulting to deliver tailored technical solutions aligned with client specifications.
- Supply Chain & Quality Control: Coordinated closely with suppli
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IT
ITCILO
Effective investment facilitation and sustainable development
May 2025
UB
University of Belgrade
M.Sc., Department of Forestry and Wood Processing Engineering
1990 - 1997
The Faculty of Forestry of the University of Belgrade is the oldest and the highest scientific institution in the fields of forestry, wood processing, landscape architecture, horticulture and ecological engineering. Cooperation between the Faculty and the private sector has been changing according to market needs. Today, Faculty is actively contributing to the development of forest base industry i
HS
Harvard-Westlake School
1986 - 1987
EF
EFQM
European Excellence Assessor by EFQM
HT
http://www.intracen.org/itc/market-info-tools/
Preparation of Market Profiles and ITC Market Analysis Tools
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Looking for a job
Location
SerbiaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
55k+ EUR
Social media
Job categories
Skills
Investment FacilitationForeign Direct InvestmentEconomic PolicyPrivate Sector DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceRisk AssessmentPublic Private Partnerships (PPP)Stakeholder ManagementInstitutional AdvisoryTechnical assistanceCapacity BuildingProgram Monitoring and EvaluationMarket ResearchEconomic Data InterpretationMarket Readiness
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