1.Family name: Drobnjak
2. First names: Jovana
3. Date of birth: 15 December 1988
4. Contact: e mail: jovana.drobnjak@udg.edu.me
drobnjakjovana@ymail.com
Phone: 00382 67 565 124
5. Passport holder: Montenegrin
6. Residence: Montenegro
7. Education:
M.Sc. International economy
University Donja Gorica UDG
Faculty for international economy, finance and business
Postgraduate studies “Entrepreneurial economy”

Master thesis: Payment for ecosystem services as a function in financing protected areas

2019

BSc. in international economy, finance and business

University Donja Gorica, UDG

Faculty for international economy, finance and business
Grade point average (GPA) score – 9.18 (out of 10)
2007-2010 B. Sc. in international economy, finance and business

8. Key qualifications:

Candidate has both international and domestic working experience with strong communication and presentation skills. Has worked within a team and has leadership experience. Led or coordinated number of projects. List of all important project is given below.

9. Present position:

• Project manager for GEF projects:

“Strengthening Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and Adaptation Activities Transparency Framework for Montenegro – CBIT”

“Development of the Fourth National Communication and the First Biennial Transparency Report of Montenegro to the UNFCCC” – Ministry of Ecology, Spatial Planning and Urbanism

• Coordinator of Faculty for Food technology, Food safety and Ecology UDG

10. Membership of professional bodies:

• Association of Economists and Managers of Montenegro
• Society for Food and Nutrition of Montenegro
• Deputy member of the IPARD Monitoring Committee II
• Member of the Board of directors of the Eco fund Montenegro from 2019 to 2021

12. Language:
    -English
    -Montenegrin
13. Other skills

Organizational:

• Coordinating and facilitating the work of team
• Participatory decision making
• Working independently, as well as in teams
• Able to work under pressure and with tight deadlines

Practical: 

• Microsoft Office Packet, web browsers,
• Driving license "B" category

13.Work experience:

February 2022- Present Ministry of Ecology, Spatial Planing and Ecology, Project manager for GEF CC projects
November 2017-Febrary 202 Center for climate change, natural resources and energy Director
September 2012-present Faculty for Food technology, Food Safety and Ecology, UDG Coordinator
April 2012-September 2012 University of Donja Gorica Associate
September 2011-April 2012 UNDP office Montenegro Intern in environment and economy cluster
September 2010-September 2011 Institute for Strategic Studies and Prognoses, ISSP Junior research
November 2010-January 2011 Television Montena Co-editor of the economic program Montena Broadcasting Business
September 2009-September 2010 University of Donja Gorica, UDG,
University Library Assistant
2008-2010 Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development, CEED Researcher
2009-2011 Student Business Center, SBC UDG Member

14.Consultancy engagements – Projects

Nature based solution for climate change and ecosystem services

 Green economy and development of new product

 Education

15.Publications

International conference:

1. Martinovic, Aleksandra, Konjevic, Darko, Drobnjak, Jovana, Boljevic, Vesna (2016), Trends of Agricultural Policy in Montenegro, Journal of Hygienic Engineering and Design, Macedonia

National conference:

2. Sandi, Stevan, Radonjic, Sanja, Drobnjak, Jovana, Simeunovic, Marko, Stamatovic, Biljana, Popovic, Tomo (2018), Smart Tags for Brand Protection and Anti-Counterfeiting in Wine Industry, IT 2018
3. Drobnjak, Jovana (2016), Climate change and ecosystem services, Scientific Conference: Climate Change, Resources and Energy, Podgorica,
4. Drobnjak, Jovana (2013), Economic valuation of the protected areas system of Montenegro, 3^rd Climate change, economic development, environment and people conference, Podgorica, Montenegro
5. Vugdelic M, Drobnjak J (2013) – The past and the future of protected areas – global and Montenegrin perspectives; Proceedings of the 3rd International Climate Change, Economic Development, Environment and People Conference, Montenegro

National journals:

6. Master thesis (2019), Payment for ecosystem services in the function of financing protected areas
7. Drobnjak, Jovana (2012), Coase’s Social Cost: Example of Montenegro, E-ssay
8. Diploma Thesis (2010): Mediterranean as the foundation of Western civilization

16. Lectures

1. 2019/2020 Postgraduate studies University Donja Gorica – Teaching assistant for course: Sustainable development lead by prof.Rajednra K.Pachauri and prof. Nebojsa Nakićenović
2. 2014 - Research station "Lovcen" Summer School of Science-PRONA: Lecturer- Topic: Environmental Economics: Why were need protected areas?

17. Participation in national and international conferences related to climate change

• Conference: "Climate change, resources and energy", UDG Podgorica, 2016
• Roundtable: "Climate Change, Natural Resources and Energy: Challenges and Possible Solutions" Montenegrin Academy of Science and Art and CCCNRE, 2017
• Round table: “Montenegro: climate change challenges”, Montenegrin Academy of Science and Art and CCCNRE, 2018
• World Forum on Sustainable Development: "The Role of Knowledge Providers", February 2018, Mexico;
• ORF BD ESAV Symposium and Roundtable, April 2018, Novi Sad;
• Climate Event and the Polar Bear Ball, September 2018, Gothenburg.
• Milocer Development Forum: Ecology – regulation, education and business, September 2019,  co-organization with Association of economists and managers of Montenegro and Baltic Management Development Association,
• December 2020: International conference and POP festival for youth lead climate action, POP movement and World Forum on Sustainable Development