Concept for the formation and development of the workforce potential at the Pre-Vendor stage of NPP construction in Serbia.

This document presents a comprehensive concept for forming a personnel management system during the implementation of a megaproject for the construction of a nuclear power plant in cross-border and multi-regulatory environments. The document is based on the transition from traditional personnel administration to strategic human resources planning, which is regarded as an integral element of ensuring nuclear and radiological safety.
Key topics of the document:
•    Transformation of the HRD role: Defining the status of the Director of Personnel as a strategic integrator, endowed with a veto right and a direct line of communication with the national Regulator.
•    Principle of “Intellectual Ownership”: Justification for creating one's own critical mass of competencies (Intelligent Customer) in Serbia based on the Vinča Institute and the University of Belgrade even before selecting a technology provider.
•    Risk matrix and road map: Analysis of the critical consequences of staffing inertia and a step-by-step plan for international internships of specialists at the Pre-Vendor stage.
•    Engagement with the state: The role of invited consultants in preparing the legislative framework and shaping the Regulator’s personnel (SRBATOM).
The document is intended for strategic decision-makers in the energy sector, experts of project offices (SPV) and heads of relevant ministries. It serves as a road map to minimize risks of schedule delays and budget overruns through proactive development of human capital