Curriculum Vitae
Name:
BACEVIC, Jana
Address/Office:
Centre for Education Policy
Decanska 2
11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Phone/E-Mail:
+ 381 11 3239 164 (office); + 381 63 8903 831 (mobile)
jbacevic@cep.edu.rs; jana.bacevic@fmk.edu.rs
Gender:
Female
Date of Birth:
13 February 1981
Nationality:
Serbian
Marital Status:
Single
Skills Summary:
Knowledge:
o Theoretical and practical knowledge of education policies, systems and reforms,
on the international, European and national level; focus on education and human
development, and social outcomes of education.
o Broad knowledge of anthropology and other social sciences, especially in context
of social change; knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods and
techniques; practical knowledge of public policy development and
implementation.
o Background knowledge on the Balkans and South-East Europe, post-Socialism
and transition, as well as post-conflict societies.
o Computer skills: Web, text processing, editing, spreadsheets.
o Languages: English (advanced), French (upper intermediate), Albanian, Italian,
Spanish (elementary).
Analytical/Research:
o Excellent analytical skills; capability to grasp key concepts and issues;
understanding of the variety of methodologies and approaches, capable of
choosing relevant approaches to particular issues/research questions.
o Experience in drafting methodologies for both academic and policy research,
qualitative and quantitative research methods; outcome-oriented; awareness of the
practical and technical sides of research.
Communication/Presentation:
o Developed communication skills, oral and written; capable of clear and precise
formulation of arguments (former debater); successful in explaining and
presenting complex ideas and concepts in an accessible manner.
o Highly culturally sensitive, skilled in communicating to a variety of audiences
(governmental and international representatives, NGOs, academics, marginalized
groups, children).
Leadership/Management
o Experience in organizing education and dissemination activities, such as trainings,
conferences, workshops and seminars, as well as research (fieldwork).
o Excellent time management skills; ability to work under pressure, strict deadlines;
capability of organisation and sharing of responsibilities and tasks
o Experience in managing human and financial resources: organising/directing
research projects, fundraising and recruiting.
Summary of Work Experience
A.
Policy research/Analysis
August 2009-present: Research coordinator/team leader, Feasibility study for the
opening of higher education institutions in the minority language in South Serbia, Centre
for Education Policy/Centre for Non-violent Resistance and the Government of the
Republic of Serbia.
[Duties include: Analysis of the needs and political background of inter-ethnic relations in South
Serbia municipalities of Presevo, Medvedja and Bujanovac; revising and developing the structure
and plan of the study and research questions; selecting and coordinating the research team (5-10
people); communicating between the administrating institution (Centre for Non-Violent
Resistance) and donors (Fund for an Open Society Serbia, OSCE) throughout the duration of the
study; informing stakeholders on the progress of the study and assuring quality and objectivity;
overseeing, writing and editing the final report (to be presented in February 2010) to the donors
and the Government of Serbia.]
June 2009-present: Deputy coordinator and researcher, Analysis of Gender Component
of Educational Material, Center for Gender and Politics at the Faculty of Political
Sciences for UNDP.
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[Duties include: Development of methodologies and research techniques; coordination among
project participants; analysis of samples of educational material (courses at the Faculty of
Teacher Education); assisting in the writing of mid-term and final reports].
July 2008-present: Research coordinator and associate, Centre for Education Policy,
Belgrade (projects include Transformation of the working conditions of academic staff at
the University of Belgrade; Efficiency of studies; Developing study programmes and
benchmarking competencies for public administration).
[Duties included: Development of research methodologies and techniques, analysing documents
(desktop research); interviewing stakeholders (field research), analysing data and writing final
reports/journal articles; presenting research results to a variety of audiences (academic,
stakeholder/policymaker, etc)].
April 2009-September 2009: Researcher, Impact of Higher Education and Human
Capital on Political and Economic Development in Kosovo, Institute for Danube Region
and Central Europe, Austria.
[Duties included: Development of the proposal and framework of the study; conducting document
and field research (interviews) with stakeholders; analysis of policy of the Government of
Kosovo1 and its relations to issues concerning ethnic communities; presentation of the results to
an international audience of academics, stakeholders and policymakers (January 2010)].
November 2008-February 2009: Education expert and author, Assessment of postsecondary education for minority communities in Kosovo, SPARK Netherlands.
[Duties included: Developing research framework and proposal; assessing the political
background and context of research; summarising existing relevant research in the field; drafting
the list of contacts and interviews; conducting interviews with stakeholders in the field; writing
the study; developing specific recommendations, drafts and plans for potential projects and donor
intervention in this field.]
B.
Teaching/Academic
September 2009-present: Coordinator (on behalf of Centre for Education Policy) and guest
lecturer, Master Programme in Higher Education Management, State University of Novi
Pazar.
January 2009-present: Lecturer in Social Transformation of Post-Conflict Societies and
Political Anthropology (MA level), and Public Spheres and Public Opinion (BA level),
Singidunum University, Belgrade.
August-October 2009: Academic Reviewer for the Serbian translation of OECD
publication Understanding the Social Outcomes of Learning.
January 2004-January 2007: Teaching Assistant in Research Methodologies, Faculty of
Philosophy, University Of Belgrade.
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UNSCR 1244
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C. Management
September 2008-present: Member of the Governing Board of the Centre for Education
Policy, Belgrade.
January 2004 – January 2009: Programme Director, Social Anthropology, Petnica Science
Center, Valjevo, Serbia.
2002-2006: Student representative at the Council of the Faculty of Philosophy,
University of Belgrade; president and member of the Executive Board of Anthropology
Students’ Club.
Education
July 2008: PhD in Social Anthropology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade.
October 2007-June 2008: OSI/FCO Chevening Scholarship, doctoral research,
University of Oxford, UK.
September 2006: MPhil in Social Anthropology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of
Belgrade (GPA 10/10). Thesis title: «Anthropology of Education: Strategies and
Perspectives».
September 2004: BA in Social Anthropology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of
Belgrade (GPA 9.48/10). Thesis title: «Religious or Civic Education? Analysis of the
Educational Policy of the Government of Serbia, 2000-2003».
Membership
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Group of experts on higher education research and EFA/MDGs (HEEFA),
International Association of Universities (IAU)
Consortium of Higher Education Researchers (CHER)
European Association of Social Anthropologists (EASA)
References
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Ms Martina Vukasovic, Director, Centre for Education Policy
[mvukasovic@cep.edu.rs]
Dr Milos Milenkovic, Vice-Dean for Academic Affairs, Faculty of Philosophy,
University of Belgrade [milmil@f.bg.ac.rs].
Prof. Dr Srbijanka Turajlic, Former Deputy Minister of Education, Member of
Programme Council and Associate [sturajlic@cep.edu.rs].
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