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Curriculum Vitae Irena Vladimirova
PERSONAL INFORMATION Irena Vladimirova
72, Ralevitsa Str., bl. 2, ap 7, Sofia, Bulgaria
0359 887357238
irena.vladimirova@ecorys.bg
Sex Female| Date of birth 17/03/1972 | Nationality Bulgarian
WORK EXPERIENCE
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January 2011 up to now Senior consultant
Ecorys South East Europe Ltd., 1 “Cherni vrah” blvd., fl. 6, Sofia, Bulgaria
http://www.ecorys-see.com
▪ Delivery of consultancy services, technical assistance monitoring and evaluation
▪ Preparation of technical proposals
▪ Delivery of training
Business or sector Consultancy
January 2008 – December 2010 Director
Ecorys South East Europe Ltd., 19 “Angel Kanchev”., Str. Sofia, Bulgaria
▪ Overall management of the company
▪ Business development
▪ Delivery of consultancy services, technical assistance monitoring and evaluation
▪ Preparation of technical proposals
February 2007 – December 2007 Key expert
Ecorys South East Europe Ltd., 19 “Angel Kanchev”., Str. Sofia, Bulgaria
▪ Key expert in the project “Monitoring and evaluation of Phare 2003 -2004 grant schemes
implemented in Bulgaria”
▪ Monitoring of the grants schemes managed by the implementing agencies in the Ministry of
Regional Development and Public works, Ministry of Labour and Social Policy and Ministry of
Economy and Energy.
▪ On-the spot monitoring.
▪ Preparation of monitoring reports
▪ Preparation of overall sectoral analyses and evaluation reports for the performance of the grant
schemes including relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, impact and sustainability

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September 2005 – September
2006
Key expert
Ecotec research and consulting Ltd., Albert House, Quay Place 92-92 Edward Str.,Birmingham, UK
http://www.uk.ecorys.com
▪ Interim evaluation of the Phare programme in Bulgaria
▪ Evaluation of the implementation of the Phare projects in various sectors including Environment,
Human Resources Development, Regional Development, Transport, Economic Development
▪ Development of sectoral evaluation reports
▪ Training to the public administration in the area of monitoring and evaluation
February 2005 – September 2005 Assistant project manager
Lindner Bulgaria, Sofia Business Park, Bl. 16, Sofia, Bulgaria, http://www.lindner-group.com/bg
▪ Management of construction
▪ Negotiation with construction and service companies
▪ Preparation of contracts
▪ Supervision of construction works
Business or sector Construction
October 2004 – November 2004 Researcher
Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei, Venice, Italy http://www.feem.it/
▪ GIS modelling of non-point pollution of water at EU scale
▪ Water pollution with nitrogen from agricultural fields and stock breeding.
▪ Research on the main pollution factors and the possibility to apply decision support systems in order
to reduce pollution pressure.
Business or sector Research
July 2004 – September 2004 Administrator
World Bank/Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
▪ Rural Development Project
▪ Project for development of small scale infrastructure in rural areas– roads, water supply and
sewerage.
▪ Preparation of needs analysis for the municipalities and preparation of tender documents.
January 2002 – November 2002 Key expert
EMS Consortium
▪ Interim evaluation of the Phare programme in Bulgaria
▪ Evaluation of the implementation of the Phare projects in various sectors including Environment,
Regional Development, Human Resources Development, Transport, Economic Development
▪ Development of sectoral evaluation reports
▪ Training to the public administration in the area of monitoring and evaluation

EDUCATION AND TRAINING
March 2001 – December 2001 Technical assistant
Halcrow Group, Lyndon House, 62 Hagley Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom B16 8PE
▪ Phare project to the Bulgarian Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MoAF), “Preparation of Detailed
Measures for the National Agricultural and Rural Development Plan under SAPARD Programme in
Bulgaria”.
▪ Correspondence, book keeping in accordance with EU rules, reporting, management and
organisation
May 1997 – December 2000 Coordinator
Cranfield University, College Road, Cranfield, K43 0AL, Bedfordshire, UK
▪ Technical assistance for TRAIL project funded by the British Know-How Fund.
▪ Correspondence, book keeping in accordance with EU rules, responding to enquiries and liaising
with the potential project beneficiaries and the British Know How Fund.
February 1997 – February 2001 Researcher
Research Institute for Irrigation Drainage and Hydraulic Engineering, Bansko Shose Str. 1331, Sofia
http://www.e-imm2001-ncan-bg.com/contact.html
▪ UNDP funded project for identification of the sources of water pollution in Maritza river basin
▪ Identification of pollution sources, research on the impact of pollution on water quality,
▪ Mapping of pollution of the Maritza river tributaries, provision of conclusions and recommendations
for reduction of pollution.
▪ Wetlands study project – development of a database with the wetlands in Bulgaria and their main
characteristics
Business or sector Research
October 2001 – April 2007 PhD EQF Level 8
University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy, Sofia Bulgaria
Water management, Water pollution with nitrogen originating from agriculture
November 2003-May2004 Marie Curie fellowship EQF Level 8
Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei, Venice, Italy
Decision problems in environmental planning
January 2014- November 2015 MSc EQF Level 7
University of National and World Economy, Sofia, Bulgaria
Economist – International Economic Relations
September 1995-July 1995 MSc EQF Level 7
University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy, Sofia Bulgaria
Engineer in irrigation and drainage

PERSONAL SKILLS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Projects
Date from - Date
to
Company Position Description
March 2015-
October 2015
Ecorys SEE Team leader Interim evaluation of Operational ProgrammeAdministrative Capacity. Overall management
and organization of the evaluation. Development of the evaluation report.
June 2015 –
September 2015
Ecorys SEE Expert Implementation of activities aimed at improving the implementation of policies for
management and coordination in the field of metrological control in the Bulgarian Institute of
Metrology
Mother tongue(s) Bulgarian
Other language(s) UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITING
Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production
English C2 C2 C2 C2 C2
Russian C1 C1 B2 B2 B2
Levels:A1/2: Basic user - B1/2: Independent user - C1/2 Proficient user
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Communication skills ▪ Good verbal and written communication skills, gained through professional experience
Organisational / managerial skills Excellent organisational and management skills gained through my experience as a team leader and
company director
Job-related skills ▪ Highly qualified evaluator with in-depth knowledge of evaluation methods, techniques and practices
▪ Experienced project manager
▪ Good analytical and research skills gained through implementation of research projects
▪ Good report writing skills gained through implementation of evaluation projects
Computer skills ▪ Windows, MsOffice (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), MsProject, Internet, AutoCad, Geographic
Information Systems (ArcGIS, IDRISI), Prezi, Visio
Other skills ▪ Excellent resource and time management skills; ability to work under pressure and to meet tough
deadlines
▪ A quality- and results-oriented person, able to deliver high-quality outputs.
▪ Good presentation and training skills gained through education, research and delivery of training.
Driving licence Category B
Publications 1. Giupponi C., Vladimirova I. Ag-PIE: A GIS-based screening model for assessing agricultural
pressures and impacts on water quality on a European scale. Science of the Total Environment, 359,
1-3, April 2006, 57-75.
2. Vladimirova I. Application of a GIS model for assessment of the pressures and impact from
agriculture on water recourses in Bulgaria. Bulaqua, 3/2006, 46-55. (in Bulgarian)

The activities carried out comprise: Stakeholders’analysis, Development of the Strategy in the
area of Metrological control in Bulgaria
January 2015-
August 2015
Ecorys SEE Expert Study reporting the revision of the EU Drinking Water Directive, Client: European
Commission, DG Environment, Task 1Analysis of the EU survey – Public consultation on the
quality of drinking water
September 2014-
November 2014
Ecorys SEE Key expert Ex post evaluation of the Regional Development Plan of the South Central Region in
Bulgaria. Evaluation of impacts on the environment and achievement of the global
environmental objectives and climate change objectives.
March 2014 –
currently
Ecorys SEE Short term
expert
Impact assessment of the interventions of Operational Programme “Regional Development”
2007-2013 – responsible for:
• Assessment of the impact of the programme on the environment and drafting the
Environmental impact report
• Assessment of the contribution of the interventions of OPRD 2007-2013 to the
horizontal principles of the EU
March 2014 –
August 2014
Ecorys SEE Key expert Ex-ante evaluation of Operational Programme “Science and Education for Smart Growth”
2014-2020 – Overall management of the evaluation, drafting the evaluation report.
March 2014 –
April 2014
Ecorys SEE Team leader Ex-ante evaluation of the Kardjali Municipality Development Plan 2014-2020. - Overall
management of the evaluation, drafting the evaluation report.
April 2014 Ecorys SEE Trainer Training for experts of Chambers of Commerce from CEFTAcountries on EU Structural funds
– monitoring and evaluation
August 2013 –
March 2014
Ecorys SEE Team leader Ex-ante evaluation of the Operational programme “Human Resources Development” 2014-
2020 – Overall management of the evaluation, drafting the evaluation report.
December 2013
– currently
ECORYS
Nederland
Key expert Ex-ante evaluation of Operational Programme “Regional Development” 2014-2020 (ERDF) in
Romania – responsible for the evaluation (and development) of the indicator system of the
programme and for identification of the contribution to the EU 2020 objectives.
November 2012-
March 2013
Ecorys SEE Key expert Development and Implementation of a Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Strategy: Quantity
andAllocation of Public Expenditures Review. Worked on the institutional arrangements in the
sector and comparison of expenditure with other reference countries.
October –
December 2012
Ecorys SEE Team leader Ex-ante evaluation of 6 Regional Development Programmes at NUTS 2 level in Bulgaria.
Overall coordination of the evaluation – evaluation of socio-economic analysis and Strategic
Environmental Impact Assessment. Evaluation of the inclusion of global environmental
indicators.
March 2013 -
currently
expert
Ex-ante evaluation of the Partnership agreement 2014-2020 of Romania. Short term expert
in Sustainable growth panel
September 2012-
Julay 2013
Ecorys
Netherlands
Key expert,
evaluator
EuropeAid/131184/C/SER/Multi - "Interim evaluations and meta-evaluation of IPAassistance".
Interim evaluation of IPA assistance in Serbia – Environment sector, Evaluation of Multi
Beneficiary Programme, Meta evaluation of IPA assistance in Serbia, FYROM, Kosovo,
Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Turkey.
June 2012 –
August 2012
expert-
evaluator
Ex-ante evaluation of OP Regional Development 2014-2020. Evaluation of external
coherence of the programme with the other operational programmes and
incorporation of the recommendations of the Strategic Environment Impact
assessment into the programme
January 2012 –
July 2012
Ecorys SEE Key expert -
evaluator
Evaluation of the EU horizontal principles in the management, monitoring and implementation
of the OP Transport. Evaluation of incorporation of horizontal principles in project selection,
implementation and reporting.
January 2011-
July 2013
Ecorys
Netherlands
Key
Evaluator
Evaluation of the South-East Europe Programme – 2007-2013, co-financed by the ERDF.
Carried out evaluation of the Programme objectives and priority axes and compare them with
the results and outputs. Analyse the implementation system of the program with focus on
project performance (concrete results) and monitoring indicators.

November-
December 2011,
March- May 2012
February 2013
Ecorys
Netherlands
Senior Short-
term expert
Development of result oriented monitoring methodology for the NIPAC office in FYROM;
Delivery of training on Monitoring and Evaluation under the project: Strengthening the
capacity of the institutions to manage and implement the operational programmes”
Revision of IPACoordinator Manual of procedures for Component III Regional Development –
Environment and Transport Sectors
June 2011 –
December 2011
Ecorys SEE Key expert-
evaluator
On-going evaluation of Operational Programme “Transport 2007 – 2013.”Evaluation of the
organization and administrative capacity of the monitoring department (functionality and
efficiency of the distribution of tasks), training needs assessment and the effects of the
invested funds in strengthening the administrative capacity, the relevance and efficiency of the
information flow (monitoring reports, progress reports etc.) between the managing authority
and concrete beneficiaries.
September-
October 2010
Ecorys SEE Short-term
Expert
“Impact assessment study into possible options for revising Recommendation
2001/331/EC providing for minimum criteria for environmental inspections (RMCEI)”.
Developed report for Bulgaria.
November 2009
– March 2010
Ecorys SEE Short-term
expert
Technical Assistance to the National Company Rail Infrastructure – development of
application forms of projects to be financed by OP Transport. Developed the environmental
part in the application forms for the following infrastructure projects: “Preparation of
compliance assessment of project Modernization of railway line Sofia - Plovdiv”.
February 2010 –
August 2010
ECORYS South
East Europe
Team leader Evaluation of the effectiveness of the procedures for selection of project proposals under
priority axes 1 (water), 2 (waste) and 3 (biodiversity) of Operational programme Environment
in Bulgaria”. Prepared the Evaluation report including both qualitative and quantitative
indicators.
August 2010-
November 2010
Ecorys SEE Evaluator International Assessment of the Scientific Potential of the Technical University – Sofia.
Worked on the evaluation methodology and prepared part of the evaluation report.
February 2009 –
July 2009
Ecorys SEE On-the-spot
checks
expert
“On the spot checks at the Managing Authorities Intermediate Bodies and beneficiaries of
Structural and Cohesion funds in Bulgaria on behalf of the Certifying authority”. Carried out
on the spot checks in the Ministry of Transport (MA for OP Transport), Road Infrastructure
Agency (concrete beneficiary under OP Transport), Ministry of Economy and Energy (MA
for OP Competitiveness) and Bulgarian Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Agency
(Intermediate Body for OP Competitiveness).The checks covered: the rules laying the
principles for the eligibility of costs for the projects implemented, review of the legislative
framework in the field of public procurement, the presence of working and trustful
accounting system, the existence and following of the approved management and control
system (manuals, procedures, checklists), strictly following of the pieces of legislations
(orders, decrees). Evaluation of the results achieved under the projects. Preparation of
report presented to the CertifyingAuthority.
October –
November 2008
August –
November 2010
ECOTEC Evaluator “Interim evaluation of Phare and Transition Facility programme in Bulgaria.” Carried
out the following evaluations:
“Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the On-Going Joint Small Project Fund Grant Schemes” –
evaluation of the effectiveness of the on-going grant projects in development of sustainable
cross-border partnerships and involvement of local and regional actors in cross-border co-
operation. Assessment was made on the level of involvement of partners from both sides of
the border with regard to project identification, management and funding and the capability of
local actors to develop and implement joint projects within the border region. Contribution of
the projects to identifying and addressing priority issues for co-operation in the cross-border
regions; The quality of the implementation arrangements (support to potential applicants,
project eligibility and selection criteria, size of the grants, duration of projects, CBC structures)
and their influence on the results of the implemented grant schemes was reviewed. “Relative
effectiveness of different types of grant schemes funded by Phare” -determination of the
effectiveness of grant schemes in different sectors: Social Development, Economic
Development, Regional Development and Environment and the lessons learned.. Based on
these conclusions, prepared recommendations for improvements to the design of grant
schemes that will be funded with post accession funds. “Evaluation of the effectiveness
and impact of water sector projects in view of fulfilment of the EU accession/or
membership obligations” – assessment of the effectiveness and impact of the support
provided for implementation of WFD in Bulgaria, including the impact to River Basin
Management Directorates (both institution building and investment) on their capacity to carry
out their responsibilities for implementation of WFD. The assessment resulted in a series of
conclusions on key factors that have influenced the Phare programme in supporting the

development of administrative capacity in the water management sector.
November 2008–
November 2009
Ecorys SEE Environment
and project
development
expert
Phare 2006 “Technical assistance to the Bulgaria-Greece CBC programme” – technical
assistance to potential beneficiaries for development of projects to be funded under the
Territorial cooperation programme between Bulgaria and Greece and Bulgaria. Tasks:
Evaluation of the project ideas and discussion of the project objectives and activities with the
potential beneficiary, support to the beneficiary for finding Greek project partners,
preparation of the project application form including methodology, economic and technical
studies, cost benefit analysis, financial plans and budgets, documents for public
procurement procedures. Support for the preparation of the necessary administrative
documents both for the beneficiary and its partners. Developed the following projects:
Cross-border Research Center "Environment and Health” – Regional Inspectorate for
Environment and Health, Kardjaly (1 686 707 EUR) and Water Management and Flood
Protection in Trakiets village, Haskovo Municipality (598 316 EUR). Both projects were
approved for funding.
August 2008 –
November 2008
Ecorys SEE Team leader “Study on the Water Sector in Bulgaria.” Developed a report concerning the Bulgarian water
sector providing information and analysis on: the overview of the water sector including
organisation, legal framework, adherence to the Framework Water Directive, authorities and
responsibilities, the latest policy documents and national development plans and Detailed
market insight covering water technology, river basin management, coastal management and
protection, ground water / soil pollution, integrated Water Resources Management, major
national and international companies active in the water sector, overview of the funding
available for the water sector, SWOT analysis as the basis for development of business
development strategies in the region.
February 2007 –
December 2007
Ecorys SEE Key expert “Monitoring of Phare FM 2003 and 2004 grant schemes in Bulgaria.” Monitoring of all
grant schemes managed by the Phare Implementing Agencies at the Ministry of
Regional Development and Public Works, Ministry of Labour and Social Policy and
Ministry of Economy and Energy. Monitoring of the technical and financial
performance and achievement of objectives. Development of monitoring reports at
project level and grant scheme level, including recommendations to the beneficiaries
and Implementing Agencies for improving the efficiency, effectiveness impact and
sustainability of the interventions. Evaluation of the following grant schemes: Joint
Small Project Fund Bulgaria – Greece; Joint Small Project Fund Bulgaria – Turkey;
Alternative Employment Grant Scheme; Cross-border employment initiative Grant
Scheme; Joint Small Project Fund between Bulgaria and FYROM; People to People in
Actions in Support for Economic Development and Promotion of Employment
between Bulgaria – Greece;; Post Flood Rehabilitation and Relief Grant Scheme,
BG2004/016-711.11.01 Human Recourses Development and Promotion of
Employment”.
September 2005
– September
2006
ECOTEC Key expert “Centralised Interim Evaluation Facility for the EU Pre-Accession Programmes in Bulgaria
and Romania.” Carried out the evaluation of all projects with respect to efficiency,
effectiveness impact and sustainability in the sectors: Regional Development, Economic
Development, Environment, Justice and Home Affairs and Transport. The reports drew
conclusions on the sectoral performance and progress made towards achievement of the EU
accession goals
October 2004 –
December 2004
Fondazione
Eni Enrico
Mattei
Researcher GIS modelling of non-point pollution of water at EU scale –water pollution with nitrogen from
agricultural fields and stock breeding. Research was made on the main pollution factors and
the possibility to apply decision support systems to manage them in order to reduce pollution
pressure.
July 2004 –
October 2004
World bank Administrator Rural Development Project for preparation for receiving loan from World Bank for the Ministry
ofAgriculture and Forestry for development of small scale infrastructure in rural areas – roads,
waters supply and sewerage. Preparation of needs analysis for the municipalities, contracting
of companies to carry out the construction activities and preparation of tender documents.
January 2002 –
November 2003
EMS Key expert Interim Evaluation of the European Union Phare Programme in 2003 – evaluation of Phare
projects implemented in the Regional Development, Environment, and Economic
Development sectors. The efficiency, effectiveness impact and sustainability of the
interventions were evaluated. The reports drew conclusions on the sectoral performance and
progress made towards achievement of the EU accession goals in the respective areas and
provided recommendations for improvement for funds management.

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