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
2022.11 - 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
2022.06 - 2022.11
- 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)
2019.02 - 2022.06
- 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)
2017.04 - 2018.10
- 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)
2016.01 - 2016.08
- 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)
2015.06 - 2015.12
- 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)
2014.02 - 2014.09
- 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)
2012.07 - 2014.01
- 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 2013.01 - 2015.01
LL.B., cum laude - Public International Law and Human Rights
The Hague University
The Hague 2009.01 - 2013.01
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
2025-04
• Animal Advocacy Careers Course
2024-12
EU Policy Officer
University of Lorraine
2022.11 - Current
Senior Consultant
Ramboll Management Consulting
2022.06 - 2022.11
• Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare, University of Edinburgh
2019-02
Senior Research Manager
EY Belgium (formerly VVA)
2019.02 - 2022.06
• European Advocacy Academy, EU Lobbying
2018-11
EU Legal and Policy Consultant
Serco: Europe Direct Contact Centre (EDCC)
2017.04 - 2018.10
• Regulatory Affairs: Cosmetics & Medical Devices
2017-03
Legal Consultant
Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
2016.01 - 2016.08
Legal Trainee
European Magazine Media Association (EMMA)
2015.06 - 2015.12
Legal Research Assistant
Institute for Transnational Legal Research (METRO)
2014.02 - 2014.09
LL.M. - European Union Law and International Economic Law
Maastricht University
2013.01 - 2015.01
Legal Research Assistant (previously: Legal Trainee)
Institute for Environmental Security (IES)
2012.07 - 2014.01
LL.B., cum laude - Public International Law and Human Rights
The Hague University
2009.01 - 2013.01