Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 37 years of experience, the expert specializes in agriculture, rural development, and environmental sustainability. Key qualifications include collaboration with the World Bank, FAO, and the European Commission on international projects. Skilled in project management, policy design, and evaluation, the expert has led initiatives in sustainable agriculture and climate action. Previously held roles such as Vice Rector and Research Manager, with accomplishments in coordinating projects valued over 2 million euros annually. Proficient in Microsoft Office and data management, responsibilities have included managing diverse teams and fostering extensive international networks.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the World Bank, FAO, and the European Commission. Experience includes project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in sectors like agriculture, rural development, and climate action. These projects have been regional and national in scope, focusing on sustainable agriculture and rural development. Geographic locations of donor-related work include Tajikistan, Lithuania, and other countries in Central Eastern Europe.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across sectors including rural development, education, environment and natural resource management, science and innovation, and agriculture. Roles have encompassed consultancy, project management, and academic leadership. Responsibilities included policy design, project evaluation, and capacity building. The expert possesses interdisciplinary knowledge in sustainable agriculture and climate action, with a geographic scope covering Europe, Asia, and America. This includes regional expertise in Central and Eastern Europe, focusing on integrating digitalization and infrastructure in rural development initiatives. The expert has extensive geographic experience across Europe, Asia, and America, with significant professional engagements in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Tajikistan, and the USA. This includes deep familiarity with regional development and agricultural policies, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe. The expert has been involved in long-term assignments and projects focusing on sustainable agriculture, rural development, and policy evaluation, contributing to a nuanced understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics in these regions.

Languages and education

With a background in languages, the expert is a native Lithuanian speaker and is fluent in English and Russian. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including in-country work, collaboration with multilingual teams, and international project management across Europe, Asia, and America. The expert holds a Doctor of Agrarian Sciences (Ph.D.) and a Master of Sciences in Scientific Agronomy from the Agricultural Academy of Vytautas Magnus University in Lithuania. The doctoral research focused on sugar beet cultivation, encompassing soil management, crop rotation, and economic aspects. The Master's program covered agricultural skills such as plant growing technologies, seed production, and farm management.