Andreea PENA
Programme Management & Capacity Building Professional
Bucharest
Summary
Cooperation enthusiast, passionate about personal development and building capacities. Comprehensive professional experience bringing strong skills in leadership, problem-solving, and strategic planning to the table. Reputation for team collaboration and adaptability is well-known, consistently delivering results. Strong communicator with a focus on integrity and accountability, striving to make a positive impact in every endeavor.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
5
5
Languages
Work History
Senior National Programme Officer
Embassy of Switzerland in Romania
Bucharest
10.2022 - Current
- Support the Embassy of Switzerland - Swiss Contribution office in designing and implementing the 2nd Swiss Contribution to Romania
- Establish effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
- Implement process improvements that streamlined workflows, reducing redundancies and increasing operational efficiency.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to address complex issues, leading to more efficient programmes.
- Ensure compliance with national legislative and institutional framework through regular policy reviews and updates.
- Responsible for the programmes dedicated to: (1) Increasing access to finance for SMEs, (2) supporting the fight against corruption and organized crime, the assets recovery system and the development of a child friendly justice system, (3) promoting a public health approach to the drug policy and increasing the capacities for prevention and treatment of addiction of children and adolescents in Romania and (3) promoting and supporting the further development of Dual Education in Romania.
Clinical Psychologist
Pena Andreea - Private Practice
Bucharest
01.2022 - Current
- Conduct thorough psychological assessments to accurately diagnose disorders and inform appropriate interventions.
- Develop comprehensive treatment plans for clients, resulting in improved mental health and wellbeing.
- Deliver psychoeducation to clients and families, promoting understanding of mental health conditions and effective coping strategies.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of clinical psychology.
- Maintain accurate records of client progress, adhering to strict confidentiality policies while ensuring continuity of care across providers.
Capacity Building Officer
Ministry of Regional Development and Public Administration
Bucharest
09.2018 - Current
- Overall coordination of the work of Danube Strategy Point Office located in Bucharest
- Support the improvement of EUSDR stakeholders' capacity by developing needs assessment analysis, related tools and activities and implement the capacity development plan
- Support the EUSDR Presidency in organizing meetings dedicated to the core stakeholders of the Strategy and the Annual Forum
- Support the Action plan revision process
- Develop measures and tools to increase the Strategy's internal capacity
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
- Encourage the exchange between EUSDR stakeholders with other macro regional strategies representatives
- Support the embedding of EUSDR objectives into the 2021-2027 EU funded programmes and assist the newly created networks of Managing Authorities from the Danube Region
- Expert - Romanian Presidency of the Council of the European Union - Nominated within the Macroregional strategy working groups
Counsellor
Ministry of Regional Development and Public Administration
Bucharest
06.2006 - 09.2018
- Ensure the development of the transnational and interregional partnership and consultation of the partners in the programming process
- Ensure the Romanian participation to the planning, programming, implementation and monitoring of programme for which responsible, either in the (2014-2020 or 2007-2013 programming periods
- Coordinate the activity of the National Contact Point and act as it
- Organize and coordinate National and internal working groups for planning/implementing the managed programme/s
- Develop and implement the communication strategy for the managed programme at national level
- Organize events dedicated to national potential & actual beneficiaries as well as stakeholders of the programme
- Attend events (workshops, conferences) as speaker/facilitator/chair representing the National Authority and the National Contact Point
- Support the capitalization process at programme level and follow the capitalization of the project results at national level
- Follow the developments at EUSDR level and attend national inter-ministerial working group for EUSDR
- Support the project generation and partnership development processes
- Member of the Monitoring Committee of the programmes
- Monitor the financial implementation of the programmes in Romania by keeping track the projects implemented on the territory and monitorting the cofinancing contracts while supporting the payment proccess
- Contributie to the annual and final implementing reports
- Support the implementation of the Technical Assistance project for the Danube (2014-2020) /South East Europe (2007-2013) Contact Point in Romania (develops terms of reference for subcontracting, ensures the financial management)
- Responsible for the development and monitoring of the implementation of the Information and Communication Procedure and the Guidelines to support Romanian Lead Partners elaborated at the level of the National Authority
Project Evaluator
Appointed by the Ministry
Bucharest
07.2012 - 12.2012
- Romanian representative within the Selection Committee of the 2nd call for proposals of the Black Sea basin Joint Operational Programme 2007-2013
European Affairs Counsellor - Contracting Officer
Ministry of European Integration
Bucharest
05.2006 - 06.2006
- Ensure the accomplishment of the implementing activities (contracting and monitoring) of the projects within the framework of the Cross Border Cooperation Directorate, especially grant schemes financed under the pre-accession funds available for Romania
- Elaborate the documentation for the call for proposals and tenders within the managed portfolio
- Participate in the elaboration of all official documents in accordance with the regulations of the European Commission, necessary for making available the funds for the cross border cooperation programmes
- Participate in the evaluation committees for nominating the contractors
- Participate in the analysis of the reports elaborated within the contracts related to investment programmes and technical assistance
- Monitor and evaluation of the stages in the implementation of projects
- Participate in the process of correlation and adjustment of monitoring procedures of the projects, both with the requirements of the Romanian legislation and with PHARE procedures
European Affairs Counsellor - PHARE Project Manager
Ministry of European Integration
Bucharest
03.2005 - 05.2006
- Managing PHARE funded project (Technical Assistance, Supply, Framework contracts)
- Elaborating the documentation for calls for proposals and tenders
- Participating in Evaluation Committees
- Chairing Evaluation Committees
- Drafting the contracts of the tendered projects
- Ensuring the implementation, monitoring and payment of the contracted projects
- Participating in the Steering committees of the managed projects
European Affairs Counsellor
Ministry of European Integration
Bucharest
10.2004 - 03.2005
- Support the negotiation process of the National EU Accession Treaty
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology, Hypnosis & Short Term Theray
Titu Maiorescu University
Bucharest 10.2021 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Titu Maiorescu University
Bucharest 10.2018 - 07.2021
Master of Arts - Project Based Management
National School of Political And Administrative
Bucharest 10.2004 - 03.2006
BBA - Public Management
Academy of Economics
Bucharest 10.2000 - 07.2004
Skills
Strategic Development
Operational Coordination
Collaborative Teamwork
Decision-making
Analytical thinking
Financial management & risk assessment
Stakeholder Engagement
Cross-Cultural Understanding
Effective Communication Skills
Proficient in Handling Multiple Priorities
Flexible Problem-Solving
Certification
Certificate of free practice - Clinical Psychology
Affiliations
College of Psychologists, Romania
Timeline
Senior National Programme Officer
Embassy of Switzerland in Romania
10.2022 - Current
Clinical Psychologist
Pena Andreea - Private Practice
01.2022 - Current
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology, Hypnosis & Short Term Theray
Titu Maiorescu University
10.2021 - 07.2023
Certificate of free practice - Clinical Psychology
10-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Titu Maiorescu University
10.2018 - 07.2021
Capacity Building Officer
Ministry of Regional Development and Public Administration
09.2018 - Current
Project Evaluator
Appointed by the Ministry
07.2012 - 12.2012
Counsellor
Ministry of Regional Development and Public Administration
06.2006 - 09.2018
European Affairs Counsellor - Contracting Officer
Ministry of European Integration
05.2006 - 06.2006
European Affairs Counsellor - PHARE Project Manager
Ministry of European Integration
03.2005 - 05.2006
Master of Arts - Project Based Management
National School of Political And Administrative
10.2004 - 03.2006
European Affairs Counsellor
Ministry of European Integration
10.2004 - 03.2005
BBA - Public Management
Academy of Economics
10.2000 - 07.2004
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