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Placing people at the heart of development

At GOPA Worldwide Consultants, we understand that behind each development project there is a human story. For this reason, we favour dynamic development cooperation that places beneficiaries at the heart of our work.

Our people-centred approach, based on six core sectors of expertise, ensures that the projects we implement deliver the best possible outcome in terms of socially-inclusive growth and poverty reduction and have a sustainable and measurable impact on peoples’ lives.

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We have zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption. We would rather lose a project than engage in corrupt behavior. We take integrity and compliance very seriously, hence anti-fraud and compliance training is compulsory for all our colleagues.
Eva Raute
Managing Director of GOPA
My first assignment for GOPA was in 1996 and since then I’ve had 25 contracts for various projects. I really appreciate the work ethics and the professional attitude of the GOPA team, they are a reliable partner. We share the same goal of delivering good results to our clients.
Gerhard Rettenbacher
Team Leader for a GOPA project in Lebanon funded by the European Union
What I enjoy about working at GOPA is the team culture and growth mindset. I learn every day, working with colleagues and partners all over the world, facing the most varied challenges and finding innovative solutions – all this in a company which promotes the strengths of each team member and invests in our professional development.
Cecilia Del Prete
Project Manager in the Education and Employment Promotion team
What I appreciate about GOPA is the trustful partnership and the confidence they have in my work. I receive help when I need it and together we take responsibility for the project’s results.
Elena Maximenco
Team Leader for a GOPA project in Tajikistan
Prior to joining the team in our headquarters, I worked for GOPA on a GIZ-funded project at the EAC Secretariat in Tanzania. I now have a pleasantly wide perspective on strategic aspects of our projects. I am particularly inspired by the dynamics of working in different countries and on diverse topics
Jesse Mutua
Project Manager in the Governance and Economic Development team
After spending two years in Djibouti, I am currently in Ethiopia on another long-term assignment with GOPA. I work in remote areas and it is important for me that I can communicate freely in a collaborative environment. With GOPA I feel comfortable and supported, which means we can be pro-active in the implementation of project activities.
Massimo Amorosi
Team Leader for a GOPA project in Ethiopia funded by KfW
I’ve been working in GOPA’s RDE team for more than 16 years now, and still appreciate the autonomy and trust we get to design our work freely. I personally like working at the interface between project personnel and our partner countries – and I feel at ease working closely together with highly committed, competent colleagues with whom I also share the same values.
Annette Heinrich
Senior Project Manager in the Rural Development and Environment Team
I have been working with GOPA for 9 years, as a key expert for an EU-financed statistical project in IPA countries. It is a very challenging project with activities and pilot projects in 7 countries. The management processes we have established together with the GOPA team and the great cooperation are the key to our success.
Sabine Lange
Team Leader for a GOPA project in the Balkans
I have been thoroughly enjoying my job at the Statistics department due to the mix of cultures and backgrounds of our Stats-team, experienced colleagues working alongside young professionals passing down their years and decades of knowledge.
Ines Hamann
Project Manager in the Statistics team
I’ve been working for GOPA for 3 years as an M&E expert to provide local expertise in a multicultural team. Though this was my first long-term contract in a project, I have enjoyed the working environment and I am very happy with the results we have achieved so far. The GOPA colleagues are always friendly, even when we are faced with challenging tasks.
André Sibomana
Local Expert for a GOPA project in Rwanda funded by KfW
I am one of the founding members of our competence team and I am happy to see how we have broadened our technical scope and increased the number of clients. We like interacting and entering into dialogue with ministries, donors, NGOs and experts during our missions; and using the results from our expert assignments when developing new technical proposals or backstopping our projects.
Jonas Kaufmann
Senior Project Manager in the Monitoring and Evaluation team
I have worked with GOPA on environmental policy and nature conservation projects in Macedonia, Croatia, Cyprus and the Caucasus region for more than 15 years. In all the projects, I appreciated the solid technical, financial and procedural support provided by the team at the GOPA head office.
Jernej Stritih
Chief Technical Advisor for a GOPA project in the Caucasus funded by KfW
I have worked with GOPA on environmental policy and nature conservation projects in Macedonia, Croatia, Cyprus and the Caucasus region for more than 15 years. In all the projects, I appreciated the solid technical, financial and procedural support provided by the team at the GOPA head office.
Jernej Stritih
Chief Technical Advisor for a GOPA project in the Caucasus funded by KfW
I’ve been working for GOPA for 3 years as an M&E expert to provide local expertise in a multicultural team. Though this was my first long-term contract in a project, I have enjoyed the working environment and I am very happy with the results we have achieved so far. The GOPA colleagues are always friendly, even when we are faced with challenging tasks.
André Sibomana
Local Expert for a GOPA project in Rwanda funded by KfW
I enjoy the consultative teamwork at GOPA. This – and also GOPA’s professional approach in decision making and implementation of activities – makes the company stronger and ensures success, even in challenging situations.
Timothy Wesonga
Team Leader for a GOPA project at the East African Community (EAC) funded by GIZ
I am one of the founding members of our competence team and I am happy to see how we have broadened our technical scope and increased the number of clients. We like interacting and entering into dialogue with ministries, donors, NGOs and experts during our missions; and using the results from our expert assignments when developing new technical proposals or backstopping our projects.
Christina Hembrock
Senior Project Manager in the Monitoring and Evaluation team
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Bosnia and Herzegovina: TVET System Strengthening

GOPA Worldwide Consultants is pleased to be partnering with the Embassy of Switzerland in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) to implement the vocational education and training (TVET) System Strengthening in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH)* project for the next four years. 

A recent Quality 4 Excellence conference, focusing on the future of TVET, was held in Konjic as part of the project inception phase. The event brought together a distinguished group of experts and partners, both local and international, who shared best practices in the field.

The central theme, Quality 4 Excellence, underscores the importance of continuous TVET improvement. In addition to the presentations from professionals, the event highlighted the voices of young change-makers from BiH, who shared their experiences and the challenges they face in their communities.

Montenegro: Supporting Public Administrative Reform

Improving Public Finance Management (PFM) is a vital component of Public Administrative Reform (PAR) in Montenegro. A robust PFM reform is not only essential for economic growth across all sectors but also for enhancing the quality of life for citizens.

GOPA Worldwide Consultants, in collaboration with GOPA PACE, is implementing the ‘EU 4 Public Finance Management in Montenegro’ project which represents a pivotal step in Montenegro's journey toward sustainable economic growth and effective governance as a crucial part of the country's path to European Union (EU) accession. 

The three-year project, funded by the EU, officially kicked-off in November and brings together a team of three key experts supported by a pool of non-key Experts (NKEs). Launch activities included initial meetings with donor and beneficiary representatives, as well as a productive week-long on-site visit by the backstopping team.

Why PFM Matters:

STOP to violence against women and girls

GOPA Worldwide Consultants is actively participating in the global Orange The World campaign supported by UN Women Deutschland, UN Women and many other organisations worldwide. This initiative aims to elevate global awareness about gender-based violence, an issue demanding urgent action and solidarity.

We firmly say STOP to violence against women and girls and support awareness on this issue, including promoting the national support helpline in Germany: 116 016. Available 24/7, 365 days a year, this hotline offers assistance in 18 languages, ensuring help is reachable for everyone.

We also highlight related resources, including:

Headquarter: Fostering a Culture of Learning and Collaboration

We’re committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and knowledge exchange across all departments. This year, our Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Team successfully trained 36 GOPA Worldwide Consultants’ colleagues through three on-site trainings held in January, May, and October. These sessions brought together Junior and Senior PMs, PM Experts, and PM Technical staff for a rich cross-departmental exchange on Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL).

Participants gained foundational knowledge in monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning, including results frameworks, indicators and results-based monitoring. Practical group exercises enhanced skills in proposal writing, logframe preparation and designing donor-specific monitoring plans, tailored to acquisition and implementation needs. 

Brazil: New Podcast Episodes Address Renewable Energy and Women’s Inclusion in the Sector

The “Professionals for the Future: Skills for the Green Economy” project in Brazil, supported by GOPA Worldwide Consultants, launched a new season of its podcast with two episodes focusing on renewable energy and women’s inclusion in the sector.

Hosted by Journalist Fabiana Dias, the new season includes 2 episodes with remarkable guests from the renewable energy sector and explores how educational institutions are expanding inclusion initiatives to ensure more women enter and thrive in this essential field. The transition to a green economy and the fight against climate change depend on diversity and innovation.

Meet the Guests:   

• Amora Vieira – Director of CTGAS-ER at SENAI-RN, sharing her experience with training programs designed for female inclusion.

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Photo credits: Photos courtesy of Cyrille Berliat© and Getty Images

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