Associate Partner - International Public Advisory

You will:

• Craft a pipeline of local and international projects and build and maintain long-lasting client relationships;
• Participate in local and international tenders with high-quality proposals to build a portfolio of impactful projects in the public sector;
• Lead project execution to provide our clients with high-quality fact-based results and create a positive impact;
• Grow and manage a team of motivated and high-performing professionals - hire, mentor, and create an environment of continuous learning and development for them.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of relevant experience working with public sector organizations and/or on projects related to public sector;
• Masters degree in Public policy, Economics, Public Finance, Infrastructure or any other relevant field;
• Professional level of Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian and English language;
• A solid knowledge base in at least one of following domains: strategy, infrastructure, sustainability, policy research, monitoring & evaluations, urban development, or public sector project implementation;
• Experience with infrastructure projects is highly preferred;
• Ability to build a strong sales pipeline;
• Relevant experience in tender bidding would be a significant advantage;
• Strong leadership potential to build and develop a collaborative and high-performing team;
• A self-starter mentality with the ability to manage multiple projects and complex processes autonomously.

Benefits:

• Accelerated Career Growth – we invest in your development through coaching, mentoring, and regular performance reviews to help you grow faster and with purpose;
• Compensation & Profit Sharing: a guaranteed monthly salary complemented by performance-based rewards, including profit sharing based on individual P&L, additional team and group-wide profit sharing, and the opportunity to become a shareholder over time;
• Entrepreneurial Freedom – shape your own path, contribute ideas, and take the lead on initiatives that matter to you;
• Flexible Working Hours – manage your workday with flexibility and the option to work from home twice a week, while also benefiting from our city-centre office as a convenient, collaborative workspace;
• Culture & Connection – from engaging team bonding activities such as Christmas parties and Summer events to spontaneous celebrations, monthly team breakfast or lunches, we believe in recognizing wins—big or small—and celebrating them together;
• International Offsite Trips – every year, we travel to an exciting destination to spend time together with the entire Civitta team, strengthening connections and creating unforgettable memories;
• Gifts Programme – welcome boxes, birthday surprises and holiday cheer, we make sure your special moments are recognized;
• Local Benefits Package – enjoy a local benefits package to support your well-being and professional needs.