Dragana Kulovic
Building bridges between business and development
Programme coordination and management
Social and Environmental Sustainability in the Private Sector
32 years old
Kathmandu Nepal
Professional Status
Available soon
Open to opportunities
About Me
Pursuing a career that has humanity’s best at its core by bringing together business, the public sector and development sector for alignment of sustainability goals and increased equality.
As a colleague and employee I:
Contribute with a bigger picture and cross-sectoral inputs based on my varied academic and professional experiences.
Adapt quickly and independently through dynamic learning, submerging in new challenges and tasks.
Provide creative, analytical and strategic thinking, seeking to enhance initiatives and operations
Enhance team effectiveness first by facilitating structure, planning, inclusion, openness and tolerance
Balance determination and hard work with a daily dose of laughter.
As a colleague and employee I:
Contribute with a bigger picture and cross-sectoral inputs based on my varied academic and professional experiences.
Adapt quickly and independently through dynamic learning, submerging in new challenges and tasks.
Provide creative, analytical and strategic thinking, seeking to enhance initiatives and operations
Enhance team effectiveness first by facilitating structure, planning, inclusion, openness and tolerance
Balance determination and hard work with a daily dose of laughter.
Programme Officer
UNICEF Nepal
Since February 2018
Kathmandu, Nepal
- Successfully coordinated and managed a large-scale project that supported government counterparts to develop school safety policies, and roll these out nation-wide.
- Managing and monitoring projects across Nepal, including coordination with government counterparts, implementing partners and relevant sectors.
- Focal point for cash-based interventions and private sector partnership opportunities.
Emergency Adviser
Education Sector - Rohingya response
February 2019
to March 2019
Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
- Evaluated the emergency response and preparedness procedures for the Rohingya refugees during 2018 - Provided recommendations for improvements
- Coordination and interviews of experts, implementing agencies and partner organizations.
Trainee
Royal Norwegian Embassy in Belgrade
August 2017
to January 2018
Belgrade, Serbia
- Monitored, analysed and reported on economic challenges and progress in Serbia, Macedonia and Montenegro.
- Successfully supported initiatives directed at economic development, including thematic conferences and presentations.
- Supported bilateral development projects, assessment of potential projects and partners.
Consultant
Equinor, Multinational Energy Company
February 2017
to May 2017
Bergen, Norway
- Conducted an in-depth evaluation of Human Rights protection and management in Equinor's Global Supply Chains.
- Analyzed best practices for protection of human rights among industry leaders and cooperation with government authorities and policy makers.
President
CEMS Club Tokyo
September 2016
to January 2017
Japan
- Elected president of the student association of CEMS Double Degree students at Keio University, Tokyo.
- Coordinated with academic and corporate partners, such as Google and Unilever, to arrange events and learning opportunities for students.
Fundraiser and campaigner
Doctors Without Borders
June 2016
to August 2016
Full-time
Oslo, Norway
- Campaigning in a national campaign to raise awareness on global humanitarian needs and crises.
- Engaged with individuals and communities through to raise funds for MSFs global humanitarian work.
Team Leader
Bergen Challenge
August 2013
to January 2015
Bergen, Norway
- Successfully recruited, trained and managed a team of 12 photographers with 6 different nationalities.
- Key player in re-branding and marketing which attracted 400 volunteers and 2000 participants to a 4-day event.
Online Marketer
Internetstores GmbH
April 2015
to June 2015
Internship
Berlin, Germany
- Online marketing directed towards the Norwegian market, assisted the launch of online stores.
- Responsible for Online Marketing and Content Management during the start-up phase of online shops.
Specialization in sustainable and ethical business conduct, most notably sustainable business models and anti-corruption measures.
Master's Thesis on the role of the private sector in creating sustainable solutions for refugees in developing countries: http://hdl.handle.net/11250/2559830.
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Master's Thesis on the role of the private sector in creating sustainable solutions for refugees in developing countries: http://hdl.handle.net/11250/2559830.
CEMS Masters in International Management
Keio University, Japan/Norwegian School of Economics
September 2016
to June 2017
Double Degree program focusing on integrated practical approaches through student consulting, exchange and internship abroad. One semester (6 months) studying at Keio University in Tokyo, Japan.
Emphasized courses: Competing in Emerging Markets, Issues in Global Society, Sustainable Business Models, CRS, Corruption - Incentives, Disclosure and Liability.
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Emphasized courses: Competing in Emerging Markets, Issues in Global Society, Sustainable Business Models, CRS, Corruption - Incentives, Disclosure and Liability.
BSc in Economics and Business Administration
Norwegian School of Economics
August 2011
to December 2014
Broad degree covering topics of accounting, finance, micro- and macro economics, statistics, marketing, strategy and management.
Exchange semester at Universidade Católica Portuguesa in Lisbon, Portugal.
Exchange semester at Universidade Católica Portuguesa in Lisbon, Portugal.
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Business Strategy for Sustainability
Advanced
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Prevention of Corruption
Good
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Private Sector response to Forced Displacement
Advanced
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Human Rights Protection in Supply Chain
Advanced
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Sustainable Business Models
Advanced
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Social Entrepreneurship
Good
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Project management and coordination
Advanced
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Field monitoring and evaluation
Advanced
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Proposal and Resource mobilization
Advanced
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Management of multi-cultural teams
Good
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Cross-sectoral collaboration
Good
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Identification, development and planning of projects
Advanced
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Norwegian
Expert
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English
Expert
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Serbian
Advanced
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French
Intermediate
