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Junior Evaluation Expert

IRIS Accountancy Solutions is an accounting firm that offers customers the broadest range of specialist accountancy software and services.

A strong interest and genuine passion in international development 14 years of proven working experience in national/international aid projects for development partners and consulting companies such as; (i.e. United Nations, USAID, European Commission, KfW German State Development Bank, German, Austrian and Swiss Development Offices, Ecorys BV etc.) Specialized practice in the following areas; •Project management and coordination •Capacity and institutional development (design and delivery of coaching/training/workshops for public officials, private sector and NGOs). •Program development & Project development •Design of socio-economic development policies and strategies •Monitoring & evaluation, assessments & reviews of programs •Policy analysis, research, qualitative and quantitative market analysis and audit Sectors of Specialization; 1.Governance (Central, Regional, Local) 2.Sustainable Economic Development 3.European Union and Regional integration affairs 4.Employment and Vocational Education and Training, 5.Energy Efficiency 6.Social Inclusion and Immigration 7.Competitiveness, Business, Tourism and Innovation 8.Public Finances 9.Environment A solid academic background in Economy, Business Management and Territorial Development and also several academic, training and working experiences in countries such as: Albania, US, Montenegro, FYROM, Croatia, Bulgaria, Ireland, The Netherlands, Tunisia and France. A strong ability to effectively operate in an interdisciplinary and international environment Totally at ease interacting with a diversity of partners, engaging them in various participatory processes related to policy-making, programming, budgeting, strategy/project design etc. Works experience with a broad range of stakeholders at different governance levels such as; international donors, high level officials in Ministries, with Regional Councils, and Regional Directorates, Regional/Local Development Agencies, municipalities and communes; business associations and NGOs. Strong ethics and integrity, solution-oriented, self-motivated, flexible, pragmatic, determined, a strong conceptual and analytic character, excellent interpersonal, communication and reporting skills and ability to manage conflicts.