Jaroslav Černi Water Institute (JCWI) is the leading consulting and research organization in the Serbian water sector.
In addition to high-level research, JCWI performs a wide variety of consulting and other services which constitute its core functions, including but not limited to: planning and design of all water and hydropower infrastructures; consulting services in the field of water management, hydropower utilization and environmental protection, development of water management strategic and planning documents; environmental engineering and assessment, hydrological and hydraulic investigations and analysis, supervision of hydrotechnical projects, water and soil quality and protection analysis; assistance in the drafting of national legislation, standards, methodologies, and guidelines, etc
| Company key data | |
| Full name of company: | Jaroslav Černi Water Institute |
| Company status: | Joint-stock company |
| Address: | Jaroslava Černog 80, 11226 Belgrade, Serbia |
| E-Mail: | office@jcerni.rs |
| Telephone: | +381 11 390 79 76 |
| Fax: | +381 11 390 79 96 |
| Homepage: | www.jcerni.rs |
| Year of establishment: | 1947 |
| Average Turnover in MEUR: | around 10.8 (estimate for 2018) |
| Number of permanent and contracted staff | 235 |
| Commercial register: | 07019971 |
Jaroslav Černi Water Institute was founded in 1947 and over time has transformed into a notable, leading-edge organization, not only in the immediate region, but also across the globe, having successfully implemented large and complex projects in more than thirty different countries.
Today, JCWI is staffed by qualified and experienced scientific and engineering talents, has access to superior equipment, and applies cutting‐edge technologies in addressing major challenges in the water and environmental sectors. More than half of JCWI employees hold advanced degrees from highly acclaimed educational institutions with a significant number also being distinguished researchers and associate professors.
JCWI’s development focus is on achieving superior results, using state‐of‐the‐art research and engineering methods, and applying advanced technologies and sophisticated instrumentation in the implementation of its innovative solutions.
Our multidisciplinary teams are specialized for resolving problems related to: Dams and Reservoirs, Hydro Power Plants, Water Supply, Sewage and Treatment of Wastewater, Irrigation and Drainage, Flood Protection and River and Basin Regulation, Mines, Infrastructure, Water Management and Environmental Protection.
JCWI’s substantial references include: numerous water management facilities including flood protection structures; the development and implementation of studies, plans, programs, and water management strategies; and active participation in the design and construction of all major water‐related projects in Serbia and region, including research, investigations, studies, designs, supervision and monitoring. JCWI also supports Serbian water sector international efforts in particular within the scope of the: International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River (ICPDR) and the International Sava River Basin Commission (ISRBC); Development of groundwork for negotiations and drafting of bilateral agreements with Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Montenegro. Water for Sustainable Development and Adaptation to Climate Change – UNESCO II Category centre is established within the JCWI.
JCWI has several laboratories (Hydraulics, Water Quality, Sedimentology and Soil Physics), field and lab equipment, extensive databases, a Documentation and information centre, and Educational and training centre, to support all activities within its scope.
Our close co-operation with the different clients from public and private sector as well as the funding organizations are based on achieving the best technical characteristics and economic benefits of the projects, as well as meeting the environmental goals, all in order to meet the Investor demands.
Our most important investors are: Electric power industries of Serbia, Republic of Srpska and Montenegro, Republic of Serbia Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management, Republic Water Directorate, Public water management companies “Srbijavode” and “Vode Vojvodine”, as well as the City of Belgrade and numerous of the local governments, with their utilities. Our reliable investors are also great industrial systems, like Srbijagas, HIP Petrohemija, Transnafta, Al Rawafed, and Rio Tinto. At the international level, our main clients and partners are international water organizations as well as various bodies within the European Union, above all the Danube and Sava River Basin Commissions.
Organization
Organizational Units
Within the Institute, the following expert and research sectors are organized:
- Hydrology and Hydraulics Department
- River Engineering Department
- Ground Water Engineering Department
- Urban Water Department
- Civil Engineering Department
- Geology Department
- Geodesy and Field Measurements Department
- Mechanical and Technology Department
- Land Management Department
- IT and Software Engineering Department
- Water Governance Department
- Laboratory “Jaroslav Černi”
Departments of Joint Operations
Within the Institute, the following departments are organized:
- Department of Economic and Financial Affairs
- Department of Legal Affairs and Human Resources
- Document Management, Information Systems and Technologies Department
- Department of Technical and Auxiliary Affairs
- Internal Revision Service
Governing bodies
The JCWI governing bodies include Assembly, Board of Directors and General Manager. The Assembly of the Institute consists of the owners of capital – state 4 (four) and private 1 (one). The Board of Directors consists of 7 (seven) executive directors, one of which is the General Manager.
- General Manager:
- Dejan Divac, PhD Civil Engineering
- Executive Directors:
- Dušan Đurić, M.Sc. Civil Engineering
- Mile Božić, PhD Civil Engineering
- Dejan Vučković, M.Sc. Civil Engineering
- Nikola Milivojević, PhD Mechanical Engineering
- Goran Nikolić, M.Sc. Civil Engineering
- Miodrag Popović, M.Sc. Civil Engineering, M. Env. Eng.
Core Activities
Theoretical and applied research in the fields of hydraulic engineering, water management, hydropower utilization, and environmental protection:
- Hydraulics;
- Hydrology;
- Rock mechanics;
- Soil physics;
- Chemistry;
- Mathematical and physical modelling
Consulting services in the field of water management, hydropower utilization, environmental protection, mining, infrastructure, etc.:
- Research and investigations;
- Design;
- Construction;
- Maintenance of infrastructures
Studies and expert reports in the areas of water management, hydropower utilization, and environmental protection, mining, infrastructure, etc. including:
- Water use;
- Water protection;
- Protection against the adverse effects of water, etc.
Development of master plans, conceptual, preliminary and detailed designs in the following fields:
- Water use;
- Water protection;
- Protection against the adverse effects of water;
- Hydropower utilization;
- Environmental protection
Development of strategic documents in the areas of water management and environmental protection:
- National water and flood risk management plans and strategies;
- Regional water management plans;
- Environmental protection strategic plans
Active participation in the drafting of national legislation, standards, methodologies, and guidelines:
- Expert support in the drafting of national Water Law and secondary legislation.
- Support in drafting of water management and hydropower related standards;
- Methodologies and guidelines
Educational and training Activities:
- Engagements at institutions of higher learning in the country and abroad;
- On-going training of JCWI personnel
International activities:
- Expert support to national water management institutions in international cooperation;
- Training of national experts in the implementation of EU water related legislation;
- Support to the drafting of bilateral water management agreements;
- Participation in international water management projects;
- Organization and hosting of conferences, symposia and workshops
More information about Jaroslav Cerni Water institute can be find at: https://www.jcerni.rs