Verica Bojkovska
@vericabojkovska
Experienced project manager with expertise in EU-funded projects and social inclusion.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated professional with over a decade of experience in managing EU-funded projects and advocating for social inclusion, particularly within the Roma community. Currently, I serve as a Project Manager at the Institute for Research and Policy Analysis - Romalitico, where I oversee USAID-funded initiatives aimed at fostering community development.
My academic background includes a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from Sofia University and specialized training in data science from Brainster Academy. I've also earned certifications in project management and interpretation, equipping me with a versatile skill set.
I take pride in my ability to coordinate complex projects, build stakeholder relationships, and drive impactful social change. My work has involved managing multi-municipality projects, organizing data collection efforts, and collaborating with international organizations to enhance community development and policy analysis.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Project Manager
Institute for research and policy analysis - Romalitico
Oct 2021 - Present (3 years 8 months)
Responsible for managing a USAID funded project aimed at establishing sustainable systems for community development across 17 municipalities in North Macedonia. Coordinated local initiatives and worked closely with local coordinators to ensure project success.
Project Manager
Green Institute
Aug 2021 - Aug 2021 (0 months)
Managed an EU funded project focused on improving the living conditions of the Roma community in Shtip and Berovo. Oversaw project activities and ensured compliance with EU standards.
Project Coordinator
Association Initiative for Social Change – InSoC
Feb 2018 - Mar 2019 (1 year 1 month)
Coordinated project activities for the 'Outside the Circle – Invisible in Society' initiative, ensuring effective communication with project partners and donors while managing project deliverables.
Project Assistant
Association Initiative for Social Change – InSoC
Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 (1 year)
Supported the implementation of the 'Civic Society in Action for Equality' project, providing technical assistance and ensuring project activities were executed effectively.
Project Generation Facility Assistant
Association Initiative for Social Change – InSoC
Dec 2014 - Dec 2016 (2 years)
Assisted in preparing and collecting project ideas for EU funding opportunities, providing technical support and ensuring quality control for project applications.
Election Observation Expert
National Democratic Institute
Nov 2013 - Jan 2018 (4 years 2 months)
Prepared and organized logistics for long-term and short-term election observers, ensuring smooth operations during election observation missions.
Administrative Assistant
National Democratic Institute
Aug 2010 - Aug 2012 (1 year 11 months)
Provided administrative and logistical support to project managers, assisting in the planning and execution of project activities.
Assistant
Balkan Children and Youth Foundation
Dec 2009 - Dec 2010 (11 months)
Assisted in organizing events and activities aimed at promoting social inclusion of young people through employment and labor rights.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Brainster Academy
Certificate, Data Science
2023 -
Learning subjects as SQL, Power BI, Python, Machine Learning etc.
Sofia University 'St. Kliment Ohridski'
Bachelor's Degree, International Relations
2004 - 2008
Studied International Relations at the Faculty of Law.
Sofia University 'St. Kliment Ohridski'
Specialization, Language Interpretation
2006 - 2008
Specialization in Bulgarian language interpreter.
Availability
Location
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