Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 26 years of experience, the expert is skilled in policy advisory, strategic planning, and program management. They have led multifaceted projects in governance, social responsibility, and digital transformation, achieving national reform in social protection and employment. Career highlights include advising the RA Ministry of High-Tech Industry and coordinating international collaborations. The expert excels in stakeholder engagement, resource mobilization, and capacity building, with a proven track record of successful project implementation and innovation. Proficient in managing cross-functional teams, they foster strategic partnerships and drive impactful change.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the EU, UN, World Bank, ADB, GIZ, USAID, British Council, SIDA, ADA, and JICA. Their involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, capacity building, and evaluations in areas like governance, social protection, employment promotion, and digital innovation. These projects have been national and regional in scope, primarily located in Armenia, with additional work in the Philippines. The expert has played a crucial role in enhancing regional development and fostering cross-cultural partnerships through these initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across sectors including education, labor market and employment, social development, public administration, and SME development, the expert has held roles such as advisor, project leader, and consultant. Their focus has been on strategic planning, digital transformation, and capacity building. With interdisciplinary knowledge spanning digital innovation in public services and entrepreneurship ecosystem development, their work has been primarily country-specific to Armenia, with additional projects in the Philippines. This experience has contributed to national and regional development initiatives, demonstrating deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

With a background in Oriental (Turkish) Studies, the expert holds a Master’s degree from Yerevan State University, Armenia, and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Public Administration at the RA National Academy of Sciences. They are a native Armenian speaker and fluent in Russian, English, and Turkish. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including in-country work in Armenia and the Philippines, as well as collaboration with multilingual teams in international development projects.