Sex Male | Date of birth 09/12/1981 | Nationality Slovenian
WORK EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
PERSONAL SKILLS
JOB APPLIED FOR URBACT III Pool of Validated Experts (Lead Expert)
1st July 2012 – present Project Manager at ZaVita, svetovanje, d.o.o.
ZaVita, svetovanje, d.o.o., Tominškova 40, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia (www.zavita.si)
▪ Project development, management and implementation of transnational projects in SE Europe. ▪ Key expert role in projects on sustainable development, natural resource and protected areas
management, project cycle management, SEA/EIA and strategic urban planning. ▪ Capacity building and knowledge/experience transfer for national/local government institutions and
NGOs in project cycle management, regional development, environment and nature protection. ▪ Evaluations of EU programmes and National-level Strategies. ▪ Marketing - promotion of the consulting services and acquisition/development of new projects. Business or sector: Consulting company focusing on project preparation and implementation in the environment and nature protection sector
1st June 2008 – 30th June 2012 Project Manager at Oikos, development consulting Inc. Oikos, development consulting Inc., Glavni trg 19, 1241 Kamnik, Slovenia (www.oikos.si/references/)
▪ My tasks and duties were the same as already stated above.
1st December 2006 – 31st May Project Team Member at Oikos, development consulting Inc. 2008 Oikos, development consulting Inc., Glavni trg 19, 1241 Kamnik, Slovenia (www.oikos.si/references/)
▪ Project development/ implementation, EU programs evaluation. ▪ Consulting services in environment, nature protection and regional development, GIS analysis. ▪ Junior expert role in preparation and implementation of various projects founded from of EU
programs, as well as in Evaluation of EU projects and programs, SEA and EIA projects, base line studies for strategic projects and spatial plans.
Business or sector: Consulting company focusing on project preparation and implementation in the environment, nature protection and rural development sector
October 2000 - November 2006 M. Sc. Geography
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University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Arts, Department of Geography
▪ Environmental protection, Spatial planning, Regional Development
Mother tongue(s) Slovenian
Other language(s) UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITING
Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production
English C2 C2 C2 C2 C1
Croat/Serbian/Bosnian/ Montenegrin
C2 C2 C2 C2 C1
German A2 A2 A1 A1 A1
Levels: A1/A2: Basic user - B1/B2: Independent user - C1/C2 Proficient user Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Only top 7 projects per key topics are listed in this CV. If you require a
full reference list, please contact me through the e-mail [email protected]
RELEVANT TRANSNATIONAL PROJECTS: ▪ Expert support and capacity building in the project Forest BioEnergy in the Protected
Mediterranean Areas (ForBioEnergy - http://en.gozdis.si/projects/forbioenergy-/); Slovenian Forestry Institute, SLO, 2017-on-going.
▪ Technical assistance and expert support in the project European regions toward Circular Economy (CircE - www.interregeurope.eu/circe/); Association of Municipalities and Cities of Slovenia; SLO, 2017-on-going.
▪ Coordination of project partnership, expert support and capacity building in Ecosystem Services of Karst Protected Areas – Driving force of Local Sustainable Development (ECO KARST - www.interreg-danube.eu/approved-projects/eco-karst), Slovenian Forest Service, SLO/CRO/AUT/GER/HUN/ROM/BIH/SER/MNE, 2017-on-going.
▪ Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis - Thematic report on Biodiversity and Ecosystems for the Drin River Basin (DRIN CORDA – www.drincorda.org); GWP-Med/MIOECSDE & UNECE, ALB/KOS/MCD/MNE, 2016 – 2017.
▪ Capacity building on SEA/EIA within the project Environment and Climate Regional Accession Network (ECRAN - www.ecranetwork.org); Hulla & Co Human Dynamics KG, SLO/CRO/BiH/SRB/KOS/MCD/ALB/TUR, 2014-2016.
▪ Providing project management and technical assistance for the IPA ADRIATIC project „Adria.MOVE IT”! (http://www.adriawealth.eu/project/adria-move-it/); City of Dubrovnik, CRO/SLO/MNE, 2011-2012.
▪ Preparation of expert studies and management model for management of river Kolpa (IPA Curs Colapis project - www.curscolapis.si); Municipality of Črnomelj; SLO/CRO, 2010-2012.
Communication skills ▪ Excellent communication skills gained through working experience – proven track record for implementation of Institutional Capacity Building, Training of Trainers, Study Tours, Workshops.
▪ Excellent contact skills with numerous stakeholders and scientific/general public, also within ”specific problem areas” (e.g. post-conflict areas in Western Balkans).
▪ Excellent reporting skills gained through working experience on numerous environmental and sustainable development projects in international working environment.
▪ Plenty of experiences in resolving conflict situations, working under pressure and time constraints, as well as with development of complex projects at a distance.
▪ Great marketing skills gained through promotion of the consulting company services.
Organisational / managerial skills ▪ Organised, reliable, responsible and goal-driven person with excellent reporting skills. ▪ Project manager with 8 years of experiences in project team management of interdisciplinary and
international project teams, as well as excellent client communication and marketing skills. ▪ Trainer of trainers with excellent motivational skills.
Job-related skills ▪ Excellent knowledge of EU and national policy priorities in the area of Environment and Regional Development; EU regulations and understanding of EU Environmental and Regional Development policy; Strategic and Spatial Planning systems in Slovenia, Croatia and Western Balkan countries.
▪ Practical international experience in implementation of EU, UNDP, WWF, GEF and other large donor funded projects, including practical implementation of EU PRAG procedures.
▪ Advanced GIS skills and outstanding analytical (statistical, data, policy) and cartographic skills. ▪ Trainer of trainers with excellent motivational skills.
Digital competence SELF-ASSESSMENT
Information
processing Communication
Content
creation Safety
Problem
solving
Proficient user Proficient user Independent user Independent user Independent user
Levels: Basic user - Independent user - Proficient user Digital competences - Self-assessment grid
ESRI Certificate for GIS (levels 1 and 2)
▪ Full computer literacy (MS Office, e-mail, internet), ▪ Advanced knowledge of database management and GIS (Arc Map, QGIS, Idrisi, Surfer, Digger),
▪ Basic knowledge of several modelling (AutoCad, IMMI) & publishing programs (Adobe InDesign).
Other skills ▪ Organised, reliable and responsible person with excellent communication skills. ▪ Open person with good motivational skills and a desire to find adequate, feasible, successful and
widely accepted solutions to open problems. ▪ Understanding of abilities and needs of project teams and their members.
CAPACITY BUILDING WITH KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE TRANSFER: ▪ Development of Guidelines for best practice Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)
implementation in Spatial Planning Sector; Ministry of Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning in co. with Association of Municipalities and Cities of Slovenia; SLO, 2017.
▪ Baseline Studies and Guidance for siting of SEVESO installations in Slovenia – best practices for Spatial planners and SEA/EIA evaluators; Ministry of Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning, SLO, 2016-2017.
▪ Capacity building on SEA/EIA within the project Environment and Climate Regional Accession Network (ECRAN - www.ecranetwork.org); Hulla & Co Human Dynamics KG, SLO/CRO/BiH/SRB/KOS/MCD/ALB/TUR, 2014-2016.
▪ Strengthening capacities for SEA at regional and local level (within IPA funded SEA HRVATSKA project) EPTISA Servicios de Ingenieria S.L., CRO, 2012-2014.
▪ Project Cycle Management Trainings according to EU Standards (within the project Municipal Economic Development in the Danube Region, GIZ - Serbia, SRB, 2011-2012.
▪ Growing Sustainable Practices for protection, promotion and management of natural resources; CESD and Municipality of Pljevlja, IPA BIH-MNE, 2011-2012.
▪ Capacity building for sound management of areas of outstanding natural value; CESD, IPA CRO-BIH-MNE, 2010.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
▪ Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis - Thematic report on Biodiversity and Ecosystems for the Drin River Basin (DRIN CORDA – www.drincorda.org); GWP-Med/MIOECSDE & UNECE, ALB/KOS/MCD/MNE, 2016 – 2017.
▪ 3 Strategic Environmental Assessments with Appropriate Assessment for the Spatial Plan of the City of Ljubljana (2006-2010) and its’ Changes and Additions (2013-2015 and 2016-2017); City of Ljubljana, SLO, 2006-2010, 2013-2015 and 2016-2017.
▪ Preparation of the Cohesion Fund project application for project “Renaturation of Cerknica lake”, Regional Park Notranjska, Slovenia, 2015-2016.
▪ Operational programme for the discharge and treatment of urban waste water for Municipality of Dornava with a follow-up project Cadastre of waste water treatment facilities in the Municipality of Dornava; Municipality of Dornava, SLO, 2015-2017.
▪ GIS as a tool for determination of pressures and threats to protected areas in Croatia; Croatian Agency for Environmental Protection, CRO, 2014-2015.
▪ Inert landfill for Kanton Sarajevo and Recycling-Solid Waste Collection Center - project documentation revision; Kanton Sarajevo, BIH, 2012
▪ Local energy efficiency Programme for Cerknica; Municipality of Cerknica, SLO, 2010-2011. LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
▪ Market based pricing strategy for Croatian National parks and Nature parks (within PARCS project); UNDP Croatia, CRO, 2015-2016.
▪ Sustainable development of selected activities in Soča and Idrijca valley in respect to ecosystem services; WWF Austria, SLO, 2013-2014.
▪ Plan for using Tara river resources with follow-up project Plan for sustainable management of tourist infrastructure linked to rafting and kayaking on Tara river; UNDP Montenegro, MNE, 2013-2014.
▪ CeRamICa – SWOT, Market research and development of the small crafts and pottery sector in Pomurje; Municipality of Velika Polana, SLO, 2011.
▪ Preparation of expert studies and management model for management of river Kolpa (IPA Curs Colapis project - www.curscolapis.si); Municipality of Črnomelj; SLO/CRO, 2010-2012.
▪ Support in preparation and implementation of regional development projects in Pomurje, Gov. office for local self-management and regional policy, SLO, 2010-2012.
▪ Vision and strategic framework for the development of recreation and sports infrastructure and services in the City of Koper; City of Koper, SLO, 2010.
STRATEGIC URBAN PLANNING
▪ 3 Strategic Environmental Assessments with Appropriate Assessment for the Spatial Plan of the City of Ljubljana (2006-2010) and its’ Changes and Additions (2013-2015 and 2016-2017); City of Ljubljana, SLO, 2006-2010, 2013-2015 and 2016-2017.
▪ 3 Programmes for providing communal services to building sites in Municipality of Idrija; Municipality of Idrija, SLO, in 2011, 2014 and 2016.
▪ Operational programme for the discharge and treatment of urban waste water for Municipality of Dornava with a follow-up project Cadastre of waste water treatment facilities in the Municipality of Dornava; Municipality of Dornava, SLO, 2015-2017.
▪ Providing project management and technical assistance for the IPA ADRIATIC project „Adria.MOVE IT”! (http://www.adriawealth.eu/project/adria-move-it/); City of Dubrovnik, CRO/SLO/MNE, 2011-2012.
▪ Local energy efficiency Programme for Cerknica; Municipality of Cerknica, SLO, 2010-2011. ▪ Vision and strategic framework for the development of recreation and sports
infrastructure and services in the City of Koper; City of Koper, SLO, 2010. ▪ Study for urbanization of agricultural land in the light of urban food self-sufficiency for the
City of Ljubljana, City of Ljubljana, 2008. ▪ Conception of Spatial Development of South Primorska region and the Programme of
Measures for its Implementation; RRC Koper, SLO, 2006 OTRHER RELEVANT PROJECTS
▪ Implementation of sustainable development horizontal priority in Slovenia - Country case study report; for Integra ltd. in cooperation with Deloitte, Slovenia, 2015-2016.
▪ Ex-Ante and SEA/AA for Cooperation Programme INTERREG V-A Slovenia – Croatia 2014-2020; Republic of Slovenia Government Office for Development and European Cohesion Policy, Slovenia/Croatia, 2014-2015.
▪ On-going monitoring of the National strategic plan for rural development 2007-2013 and the Mid-term evaluation of the Rural development plan 2007-2013, Ministry for agriculture, forestry and food, SLO, 2010-2013.
▪ On-going monitoring and the Mid-term evaluation of the European regional development fund OP, European social fund OP and Cohesion fund OP and for the Cross border cooperation programs in Slovenia for the period 2007-2013, Government Office for local self-management and regional policy, SLO, 2010-2013.
▪ Business Process Review and Forest Information System Design, FODEMO Project, Lux Development, SLO, 2011.
▪ Standard Cost Model for the Environmental legal system of the Republic of Slovenia, Ministry of Public Administration, SLO, 2010.
▪ Analysis of development potential and modelling of functional regions in Slovenia, Government Office for local self-management and regional policy, 2009-2010.
▪ Development programme for the Municipality of Pljevlja, Municipality of Pljevlja, 2007. ▪ SEA of Operational Programmes for Cross–Border Cooperation (INTERREG)
Slovenia – Croatia and Slovenia-Hungary, Government Office for local self-management and regional policy, 2007.
▪ Sustainable development in Kamniško-Savinjske Alps, Logarska dolina d.o.o., SLO, 2006-2007.
In addition to stated references Klemen Strmšnik led or participated in implementation of: ▪ over 15 SEAs for Spatial plans of various Cities and Municipalities, ▪ 10 EIA for projects on local, regional and national level, ▪ 5 Operational Programmes for the discharge and treatment of urban waste water of various
Municipalities, ▪ over 50 Programmes for providing utility services to building sites of various Municipalities, ▪ 10 Studies for planning on agricultural land in light of food self-sufficiency, ▪ 7 Local energy Programmes of various Municipalities, ▪ 7 Flood protection studies of various Municipalities, ▪ over 10 applications of transnational projects to EU funds.
Publications
▪ Environmental Impact of Petroleum Activities in Lebanon – Review of the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA); Lebanese Oil & Gas Initiative (LOGI) in cooperation with PWYP and FES; Beirut, 2017.
▪ Training Manual on SEA/EIA (M. Smutny, M. Cashmore, K. Strmšnik); prepared within EU-funded project ECRAN implemented by Human Dynamics, 2014.
▪ Guidance for high quality SEA implementation in Spatial Planning sector; Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning, Ljubljana, 2017.
▪ Environmental aspects and guidelines for appropriate revitalization of mills on watercourses of Bela Krajina and placement of small hydropower plants, EGES, no. 3/2012, Ljubljana, 2012.
Pro-bono projects ▪ Training for students of the University of Zagreb – Development and Implementation of EU Funded Projects, Ljubljana, June 2016, dr. Gojko Bezovan.
▪ Training for students of the University of Ljubljana – Applicative Geography in Environmental and Regional Development sector, Ljubljana, January 2015, dr. Blaž Repe.
▪ Lectures for students of the University of Ljubljana – Applicative Geography in Environmental Consultancy sector, Ljubljana, repetitive lectures in 2009, 2010 and 2012, dr. Metka Špes.
Memberships ▪ Validated Ad-Hoc Expert - URBACT Programme (Environmental Issues; Strategic Urban Planning), ▪ Independent Evaluator for UNDP Regional Service Centre for Africa, ▪ Global Water Partnership (as employee of ZaVita d.o.o.), ▪ Society of young Geographers of Slovenia and Ljubljana Geographic Society, ▪ European Geography Association (EGEA),
ANNEXES
▪ Copy of the University degree ▪ Copy of the ESRI Certificates for GIS (levels 1 and 2) ▪ Copy of the Certificate for delivery of training on SEA, AA and Municipal Land Use Plans ▪ Copy of the Certificate for delivery of training on the quality of SEA/EIA
