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Work History
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Certification
Volunteering
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KATARÍNA KUBOVICOVÁ

KATARÍNA KUBOVICOVÁ

EU Project Manager
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Summary

Experienced EU Legal and Policy Expert adept at creating and executing successful policy initiatives. Proficient in research, analysis, and engaging with stakeholders to achieve meaningful results. Collaborative team player with a flexible approach to meeting evolving needs and dedicated to delivering outcomes. Demonstrated strengths in strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and effective public communication.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

EU Policy Officer

University of Lorraine
11.2022 - Current
  • Lead strategic EU advocacy and partnership building in sustainability, forestry, bioeconomy, and natural resources.
  • Established and coordinated high-level research consortia aligned with Horizon Europe priorities.
  • Drove inclusion of priority topics on the EU agenda through targeted stakeholder engagement and effective communication strategies.

Senior Consultant

Ramboll Management Consulting
06.2022 - 11.2022
  • Coordinated multi-partner EU project proposals focusing on sustainability and green transition.
  • Identified business opportunities aligned with EU funding calls and led proposal development with cross-sector partners.

Senior Research Manager

EY Belgium (formerly VVA)
02.2019 - 06.2022
  • Managed complex EU research studies across regulatory domains, including internal market law, competition, consumer protection, health, and international trade.
  • Led multi-country legal analysis, data collection (interviews, surveys), and policy impact assessments for European Commission, European Parliament, and EU agencies.
  • Oversaw project budgeting, compliance with EU reporting standards, and timely delivery of high-quality outputs.

EU Legal and Policy Consultant

Serco: Europe Direct Contact Centre (EDCC)
04.2017 - 10.2018
  • Delivered EU legal and policy advice to businesses, governments, and citizens on consumer rights and Single Market access.
  • Fostered communication between stakeholders and European institutions, supporting public understanding of EU law.

Legal Consultant

Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
01.2016 - 08.2016
  • Analyzed regulatory barriers for the Services Trade Restrictiveness Index (STRI) across EU Member States.
  • Reported policy developments and regulatory changes to national governments.

Legal Trainee

European Magazine Media Association (EMMA)
06.2015 - 12.2015
  • Conducted policy research on media law, data protection, and copyright regulations.
  • Drafted position papers, public consultation responses, and advocacy materials for EU-level engagement.

Legal Research Assistant

Institute for Transnational Legal Research (METRO)
02.2014 - 09.2014
  • Conducted EU environmental crime research and contributed to major EU-funded studies on sustainability and regulatory frameworks.
  • Interviewed experts, prosecutors, and environmental authorities across Europe.

Legal Research Assistant (previously: Legal Trainee)

Institute for Environmental Security (IES)
07.2012 - 01.2014
  • Conducted comprehensive legal research on environmental regulations, synthesizing complex information into accessible reports for policy development.

Education

LL.M. - European Union Law and International Economic Law

Maastricht University
Maastricht
01.2013 - 01.2015

LL.B., cum laude - Public International Law and Human Rights

The Hague University
The Hague
01.2009 - 01.2013

Skills

    EU Project Management (Horizon Europe, LIFE, Erasmus)

    Consortium Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

    Financial Oversight & Budget Monitoring

    EU Funding Compliance & Reporting

    Project Governance & Risk Management

    Communication with EU Institutions & Advisory Boards

    Sustainable Food Systems & Climate Change Advocacy

    Policy Research, Legal Analysis & Regulatory Affairs

Publications

  • Evaluation study of the HBERs and the Guidelines, DG COMP, 05/05/21
  • Legal obstacles in Member States to Single Market rules, IMCO Committee, 11/15/20
  • Support studies for the evaluation of the VBER, DG COMP, 04/29/20
  • Study on the proportionality assessment in retail establishment, DG GROW, 11/01/21
  • Study on supply chain finance, DG FISMA, 02/12/20
  • Study on market access and competition issues related to MaaS, ERTICO, 06/13/19
  • Fighting Environmental Crime in Sweden, METRO, 01/01/15
  • Understanding the damages of environmental crime, METRO, 06/01/14
  • Actors and Institutions Relevant to Fighting Environmental Crime, IES, 02/01/14
  • Foreign subsidies and public procurement, European Parliament, 09/30/21

Certification

• Contemporary Issues in Animal Rights Law, ICARE

Volunteering

· Volunteer Legal Researcher – Animals in Disasters, ICARE (2025 – ongoing)

· Workaway Volunteer – Organic Farming and Animal Care (2023 – ongoing)

· Volunteer – Nala’s Friends Animal Shelter (2022)

Timeline

• Contemporary Issues in Animal Rights Law, ICARE

04-2025

• Animal Advocacy Careers Course

12-2024

EU Policy Officer

University of Lorraine
11.2022 - Current

Senior Consultant

Ramboll Management Consulting
06.2022 - 11.2022

• Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare, University of Edinburgh

02-2019

Senior Research Manager

EY Belgium (formerly VVA)
02.2019 - 06.2022

• European Advocacy Academy, EU Lobbying

11-2018

EU Legal and Policy Consultant

Serco: Europe Direct Contact Centre (EDCC)
04.2017 - 10.2018

• Regulatory Affairs: Cosmetics & Medical Devices

03-2017

Legal Consultant

Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
01.2016 - 08.2016

Legal Trainee

European Magazine Media Association (EMMA)
06.2015 - 12.2015

Legal Research Assistant

Institute for Transnational Legal Research (METRO)
02.2014 - 09.2014

LL.M. - European Union Law and International Economic Law

Maastricht University
01.2013 - 01.2015

Legal Research Assistant (previously: Legal Trainee)

Institute for Environmental Security (IES)
07.2012 - 01.2014

LL.B., cum laude - Public International Law and Human Rights

The Hague University
01.2009 - 01.2013
KATARÍNA KUBOVICOVÁEU Project Manager