Blaze Kojcevski

Background

About Blaze Kojcevski

Senior Humanitarian & Development Operations Leader with 20+ years of international experience—16 with UNHCR—delivering programme management, strategic planning, and multi-sector coordination in some of the world’s most complex humanitarian and political contexts. Proven expertise in operations management, protection, partnerships, crisis response, and resource oversight, with a track record of leading large multi-functional teams and integrating protection, shelter, cash-based interventions, and supply into cohesive, results-driven strategies. Managed high-profile country and regional operations across Yemen, South Sudan, Azerbaijan, Indonesia, and North Macedonia. Skilled negotiator with governments and de facto authorities, and experienced in building strategic partnerships with donors, IFIs, and UN agencies—aligning operations with organizational priorities while safeguarding principled humanitarian access. Deep knowledge of Results-Based Management (RBM), risk-informed decision-making, donor engagement, and evaluation. Proficient in UNHCR’s corporate systems (COMPASS, PROMS, Cloud ERP) and advanced data analytics tools (Power BI, ActivityInfo, Excel modelling) to drive evidence-based decision-making and optimize resources. Earlier in my career, I served as Policy Advisor to the Dutch and UK Embassies in North Macedonia, working closely with the IMF, World Bank, and EU on governance, economic reform, and refugee protection policy—strengthening institutional alignment with international standards. Passionate about leading high-impact operations where programme excellence, partnerships, and principled humanitarian action converge to deliver better outcomes for displaced and stateless people.