Staff

Albert Hani was appointed Director of the Regional Anti-Corruption Initiative (RAI) Secretariat at the 45th RAI Steering Group Meeting. He brings over two decades of experience in regional cooperation, good governance, and institutional reform, with a strong foundation in anti-corruption, peacebuilding, and rule of law. Before joining RAI, Mr. Hani served as Secretary General of the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO), where he led high-level initiatives to strengthen reconciliation and cooperation in the Western Balkans. Prior to that, he headed RYCO’s Local Branch Office in Skopje, North Macedonia, while also lecturing on intercultural communication at the State University of Tetovo.

Mr. Hani has been engaged in peacebuilding efforts with international organizations since 1998 and has been active in human rights and civil society work since 1994. His career spans mediation, policy reform, youth empowerment, and stakeholder engagement at both grassroots and governmental levels. He has also actively contributed to the Berlin Process, advocating for enhanced transparency, regional collaboration, and the inclusion of RAI in key regional forums.

He holds academic degrees in International Law, Human Resources Management, and International Relations & History, and has pursued postgraduate studies in gender and politics. He is the author and co-author of numerous mediation and education manuals for teachers, municipal councils, and youth trainers, and has published extensively on topics related to governance and social development. He is also the developer of a widely used dialogue and team-building tool tailored for various target groups. Fluent in several regional languages, including English, Albanian, Macedonian, Serbian, and Turkish, Mr. Hani is recognized for his ability to navigate diverse cultural and political landscapes. He brings strategic vision and a deep commitment to public sector integrity to his leadership of the RAI Secretariat.

Mr. Nikola Naumovski was born in Belgrade, Republic of Serbia. He graduated from the Faculty of Law at the University of Belgrade in 2008 with a Master degree from the Faculty of Political Science at the University of Belgrade in 2014.

Prior to joining RAI Secretariat, Mr. Naumovski worked in the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Serbia as the Head of Department for EU integration within judiciary and public administration. In the period 2020 until 2022 he was Head of Department for international legal assistance in civil matters after which he was promoted to Assistant Minister for international legal assistance.

Mr. Nikola Naumovski graduated from the Diplomatic Academy “Koča Popović” within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia in 2011/2012.

Mr. Naumovski was also member of the Steering Committee for projects iPROCEEDS 2, Supporting effective remedies and mutual legal assistance (Council of Europe), Countering Serious Crime in the WB IPA 2017, Countering Serious Crime in the WB IPA 2019, Legal Reform for Economic Development in the Western Balkans etc.

Also, Mr. Naumovski was a representative of the Republic of Serbia in the PC OC Committee, CDCT Committee, CDCJ Committee of the Council of Europe, participating in the Moneyvall and T-CY Committees when necessary, and a contact point for the Republic of Serbia for UNTOC Review Mechanism.

Ms. Aida Zukic is at the forefront of advancing financial policy and maintaining efficient and effective financial and operating systems and processes of the Organization. She brings more than a decade of distinguished experience in managing finances and operations to ensure the seamless execution of the Initiative's mission.

Prior to joining RAI Secretariat, she worked at a USAID Partnership for Advancing Reforms in the Economy (PARE) project implemented by the Chemonics International Inc. This experience at a globally recognized agency and a very dynamic team provided her with an extensive experience in finance and accounting as well as human resource and office management.

She joined RAI Secretariat in 2014 as Finance and Administrative Officer. During this time, she was dedicated to improving Organization’s procurement and internal controls policies, as well as driving the regulatory compliance, contributing to the overall success and growth of the organization. She was conducting all activities related to the financial management, accounting and record keeping of the Secretariat, including the preparation of complex operational and programmatic budgets and financial reports. She gained vast experience in drafting, negotiating and implementing large-scale projects from various donors, including the European Commission, Austrian Development Agency, British Government, Central European Initiative, as well as the EEA and Norway Grants. She is equipped with extensive experience in all aspects of the project-cycle, especially relevant to compliance with donor policies and standards, risk management, as well as pre-audit and post-audit processes.

In her role of Chief Finance and Operations Officer, Ms. Zukic has senior responsibility for financial management, operations, administrative, HRM and procurement management. She acts as the chair of Evaluation Committee for all procurement processes of RAI Secretariat.

Ms. Zukic graduated as the first student in the class at the International University of Sarajevo, Faculty of Business and Administration and holds a degree of Master of Science in Management, complementing her practical experience with academic excellence. She also has an ISO 37301:2021 Compliance management systems - Lead Implementer certificate. Throughout her career, she has gone through numerous trainings, including trainings on project management and gender responsive budgeting. She speaks English and Turkish languages, in addition to Bosnian being her mother tongue.

With a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach, she continually learns and improves and is committed to transferring knowledge to other people contributing to a dynamic and high-performing organizational culture.

Ms. Sladjana Cvijanovic joined RAI Secretariat in October 2023 on the position of Chief Program and Communications Officer.

Sladjana has graduated from the Faculty of Philosophy, University of East Sarajevo, and obtained a university degree in Art in Education.

Before joining RAI Secretariat, Sladjana has gained more than 25 years of experience in international organizations, governmental institutions, civil society organizations, and on international and bilateral projects in BiH. She possesses significant knowledge in project development and is skilled in monitoring and reporting. She is an expert in communication and in that area, she proved herself as a media courses leader and trainer, spokesperson, and moderator at media conferences and public events.

As a nature-lover, she enjoys walking, swimming and horticulture, enjoying all of these often together with her husband and daughter.