Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 13 years of experience in project and program management, the expert is proficient in Waterfall and Agile methodologies, including SCRUM. Responsibilities have included managing projects with budgets up to US$ 1 million, focusing on civil society and social impact sectors. The expert has led multi-national teams, developed strategic partnerships, and delivered capacity-building initiatives. With a strong track record in budget management, proposal drafting, and monitoring and evaluation, career highlights include roles such as Program Development Consultant and Senior Project Manager, achieving significant results in stakeholder engagement and project implementation.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the US State Department, EU (Erasmus+, Horizon2020), Polish AID, Slovak AID, USAID, and the Open Society. The expert's involvement has encompassed project implementation, proposal drafting, and capacity building in governance and civil society empowerment. Projects have varied in scale from national to regional, focusing on countries such as Ukraine, Poland, and across Eastern Europe and the Caucasus. The expert has managed projects with budgets up to US$ 1 million, emphasizing strategic partnerships and stakeholder engagement.

Sectors and geographic focus

Previously held roles such as Program Development Consultant and Senior Project Manager in sectors including civil society, NGOs, social development, human rights, democratization, and corporate social responsibility. The expert's cross-cutting expertise includes digital change management and social innovations. Projects have been managed on a regional and international scale, focusing on enhancing civil society capacity and implementing governance initiatives in Eastern Europe, Africa, and the Caucasus. Background includes extensive geographic experience across Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and beyond, with notable work in Poland, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Belarus, and Georgia. Long-term assignments have involved deep engagement with local governance and regional development issues, enhancing capability to lead international initiatives effectively.

Languages and education

With a background in languages, the expert is a native Polish speaker and is fluent in English (C2/C1, IELTS 7.0) and Russian (C1/B2). These language skills have been utilized extensively in professional settings, including in-country work across Eastern Europe, translation tasks for organizations such as CIVICUS, and managing multilingual teams. The expert holds a Global Executive MBA from Kellogg-WHU, Germany and the USA, completed in December 2021, and a Master of Arts in International Relations with a specialization in Eastern European Affairs from Adam Mickiewicz University, Poland, completed in July 2007. This educational background provides a strong foundation in international relations and business administration, enhancing capabilities in managing complex, multi-national projects.