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1. Family name: HJORTH Jensen

2. First names: Soren

3. Date of birth: 5 of March 1950

4. Nationality: Danish

5. Civil status: Married, 4 children

6. Education:

Institution [ Date from - Date to ]	Degree(s) or Diploma(s) obtained:
Copenhagen University, Denmark; 1969-1971	Law studies
Copenhagen University, Denmark; 1971 - 1976	MA in History
Hebrew University, Israel; 1975-76	PhD-studies
Copenhagen University, Denmark; 1976-1981	MA in Danish Philology

7. Language skills: Indicate competence on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 - excellent; 5 - basic)

Language	Reading	Speaking	Writing
Danish (Mother tongue)	1	1	1
English	1	1	1
German	2	2	2
Russian	3	2	5
French	4	5	5

8. Membershipof professional bodies: Former board member of NESA, Sjællandske Kraftværker, Deputy Chairman of Association of Danish Power Plants.

9. Other skills:

- Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Project, etc.

- Logical Framework Approach courses and practical work

10. Present position: Partner in MONNET Group Aps.

11. Years within the firm: 15

12. Key qualifications:

Mr. Hjorth is an experienced Team Leader in establishing and running of projects of SME-development and VET-programmes. He has a well developed ability of creating lasting and strong relations between projects and their beneficiaries. He has operated in industrial processes between local and Western institutions for more than 10 years. He has performed as TL for more EU-projects in transition economies. He has performed training in SMEs. Monitoring and evaluation of multi-facetted projects. Reporting, promotion, and awareness raising within EU-procedures. Delivered and supervised in-house training in industrial companies. More than 25 years of experience in entrepreneurship on trainer- and project levels. Former elected politician in Danish municipality. Experienced trainer. VET-development in Serbia, Turkey, and Kosovo.

13. Specific experience in the region:

Country	Date from - Date to
Kosovo	October 2008 – September 2009
Russia	June 2006 – March 2008
Egypt	January 2005 – May 2006
Serbia	December 2003 – May 2004
Kazakhstan	July 2003 – November 2003
Turkey	March 2002 – May 2003
Egypt	September 2001 – March 2002
Latvia	October 2000, March 2001
Estonia	October 1999 - December 2000
Russian Federation	January 1993 - September1999

14. Professional experience

Date from-to	Location	Company	Position	Description
10/2009- ongoing	Russia	Self-employed ERBA	Managing Director	ERBA- European-Russian Business Association is a personal company established to assist Russian companies in finding lasting partnerships in EU-countries. See more on www.erba-ru.dk
10/2008-09/2009	Kosovo	Pohl Consulting & Associates	Team Leader	TL for KOSVET IV programme financed by EU. TNA-analysis, development of training modules, in-house training in 55 selected companies, training in entrepreneurship for individuals, contact to stakeholders in Ministries, Project management, reporting, Team Building, strategic development. All targets of the project are met.
06/2006-03/2008	Perm, Russia	Permskiy Svinokompleks, Igor Azanov	Strategic Director Team Leader +7 3427390023	Developed the investment project of large pig factory in Perm, Ural of Russia. Found the relevant investors and moved into a position as Strategic Director on site since June 2006. Development of Business Plan for the project, negotiations with financial partners, development of organisation, contracting new equipment of a total 72 mio. €. Action Planning and project management.
01/2005-05/2006	Cairo, Egypt	Cotecno, Italy Alessandra Ruggiero +396 687 3406	Team Leader	Leading the Graduate Resource Programme of IMC. The Project aimed at installing 30 Specialists in minimum 20 companies to perform consulting services for the duration of 1 year. Supervision, evaluation and monitoring of the Specialists, training of Specialists and Consultants. Selection of SMEs complying with the export-criteria of IMC. Contracting companies, Specialists, and Consultants. Training of local counterpart organisation to continue up-grading activities after termination of the project period, thus securing sustainability. Development of Operational Procedures Manual and Operational Work Plan of the Project.
12/2003-05/2004	Belgrade, Serbia	European Profiles, Greece Mr. Dimitris Bakolas (+30210)821 0895	Senior Expert	VET-Programme of Serbia. Development of strategies and business plan for National VET Centre, TNA for staff and development of Plan of Action. Development of Focus Group meetings for industrial branches analysing Skills Needs in selected companies. Development of relationship to all relevant parties involved in vocational training and education. Establishment of round table conference for international donor organisations and Serbian authorities. Development of network of social partners of VET. Training of selected consultants-to-be in VET schools. Writing SNA-handbook for VET schools. Development of modular in-service training system in VET schools. Development of strategies and action plans for further proceedings of the project.
07/2003 11/2003	Astana, Kazakhstan	Ramboll-GOPA Hans.J. Siegler +49 672930502	Senior Expert	Development of Policy Advice for Ministry of Industry and Trade. Development of Implementation Plan for National Industrial Innovation Development Plan of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Development of strategies and action plans for linking state initiatives and private companies in the process of innovative industrial development and export. Development of industrial sector studies. Development of incubators for entrepreneurs. Reporting according to EU-procedures and guidelines.
03/2002-05/2003	Gaziantep, Turkey	GOPA – IMC Hans j. Siegler +49 672930502	EU-Director of Gaziantep Business Centre, Team Leader	Team Leader for establishment and development of Business Centre. Hiring of staff, training of personnel, development of products, emphasis on Start-up Business, Women Entrepreneurs, and Incubator. Development of plans and implementation of HRD for SME-managers. Development of training modules and system for self-sustainability for training organisation. Creation of relations for policy advice for local administration and Chambers of Commerce and Industry. Management of international and local specialists. Rendering development assistance to EICC representation offices in Gaziantep. Reporting.
09/2001-01/2002	Cairo, Egypt	Carl Bro a/s Kim Madsbjerg +45 43 48 6454	Manager of PSDP Comp. for Business Co-operation and Information	Assigned to manage and administer the termination of PSDP, Private Sector Development programme, EU, Business Co-operation Component, after 5½ years of operations. Securing the proper conclusion of on-going contracts with European service providers. Securing the methodology of closing down the activities and handing over the programme to the recipient. Head of the EICC, Cairo establishing procedures for information and export activities. Development of new areas of services to clients, and development of personnel. Implementation of change management programmes for Egyptian companies. Reporting.
01/2002-02/2002	Cairo, Egypt	IMC Ahmed Taha Boraie	Consultant +203 380 3192	Assigned to develop 3 Terms of References for projects to be performed under the Business Resource Centre Component of the IMP, the Industrial Modernisation Programme in Egypt. Developed ToR for projects in market analysis for Business Resource Centres, BRCs, internal structures of BRCs, and over-all structures of the organisation of BRCs in Egypt.
01/2001-08/2001	Denmark	Carl Bro a/s	Senior Associated Consultant	Working in home office on preparation of project proposals with special emphasis on VET Programmes. Development of suggestion for management development system in Ghana for Danida.
03/2001	Riga, Latvia	ABD-Consult, Latvia (EU Del.)	EU Independent Expert	EU-independent Expert in evaluation of PHARE-applications for smaller projects for NGOs. Evaluation of applications from NGOs to Phare Access-Programme. Recommendations to the Delegation concerning validity of proposals.
03/2001-05/2001	Riga, Latvia	Danish Democracy Fund	Trainer	Development of methodologies for NGOs for improvement of future possibilities of activities. Training of NGO representatives in LFA and project cycle management. Development of educational structures for NGOs.
10/1999-12/2000	Estonia	Carl Bro International Kim Madsbjerg	Director, Team Leader +45 4348 6454	Assigned by Carl Bro International as Team Leader and long term consultant in project in Tallinn, Estonia. The project concerned the establishment of a consultancy in Energy and Water Savings in the housing sector of Estonia. The project was a co-operation between the Danish Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and the Estonian Ministry of Environment.
05/1999-07/1999	Lipetsk + Kaluga, Russia	Manfred Gaulhofer & Partner Antal Braunecker	Consultant +49 308809720	Assigned to support self-sustainability of SMEDAs. Implemented managerial systems, accounting systems, salary systems and motivated SMEDA staff. Development of improved qualifications and innovation in SMEs. Trade and export enhancement.
03/1999-05/1999	Denmark- Russia	Carl Bro International	Senior Associate Consultant	Participation in fact-finding mission and proposal preparation for SMERUS 9801. Traveled to Tver, Kaluga, Lipetsk, Voronezh, and Perm Regions.
01/1995-0371999	Perm, Russia	A.T.Kearney Michael Traem +49 2111377 230	Director, Team Leader	Assigned by A.T. Kearney as Team Leader to undertake the creation of the Enterprise Support Centre in the Perm Region. Started the centre, arranged offices, hired Deputy Director, Office staff, and consultants. Performed internal training of personnel and invited all large producing companies of the region to take part in the business training and twinning programme. Restructuring and innovation of companies. Development of managerial training programmes for upgrading of personnel. Managing international and local experts. Developed administrative routines. Secured self-sustainability after termination of EU-funding. Development of twinning processes. Secured increased export for local companies. Implemented trade methodologies.
1987 -1994	Denmark	Hillerød, BusinessCollege Anne Hyrup Madsen +45 48 228 228	Headmaster, Dept. of professional consulting and information.	Started new department from scratch. Developed an organisation, which sold education to companies in the area. Organised and developed the department to consist of 25 full time employees, educational facilities including computer department. SMEs in the area received training and consulting from the department. Consultant: Provided marketing strategies, human resources development, and product development. Worked as consultant in SMEs and assisted them in organisational changes, marketing and management. Worked for EU in PETRA project on development of VET teachers in Lisboa, Portugal for 2 years (1989-91). Conducted Pre-JEP (Tacis) programme with PermStateUniversity, SheffieldColleges and Roskilde University Centre in 1993-94. Developed co-operation with Perm Region, Russia, concerning business education of Perm students.
1981 - 1987	Hillerød, Denmark	Hillerød, BusinessSchool Anne Hyrup Madsen	Teacher +45 48 228 228	Teaching and developing new courses and education for management and middle management of private and public companies. Worked as trainer for SME-managers in management, organisation, marketing, and management of change. Trainer for entrepreneurs. Evaluation of business plans and support for Start-ups. 1985 -87: Chairman of teachers’ board. Organising and performing negotiations of conditions for teachers and management.

15. Other relevant information

Former member of Gentofte City Council, 5 years of political work on the social and cultural board, 1990-1995. Policy and strategy making.

Former member of the board of North Zealand Power Supply Company, NESA, 1990-1995.

Former member of Zealand Power Production, 1990-1995. Former Deputy Chairman of the Danish Electricity Association, 1994-1995