Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 47 years of experience in international development, the expert specializes in EU-funded programs. Key qualifications include expertise in project identification, formulation, budgeting, monitoring, and evaluation. The expert has led technical assistance initiatives, curriculum reforms, and capacity-building projects, particularly in the E-TVET sector. Career highlights include improving skills capacity with public and private training providers and enhancing social inclusion policies. Responsibilities have included managing complex projects across Europe and the Middle East, focusing on education, social protection, and governance, resulting in strengthened institutional capacities and policy-making processes.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the European Union, World Bank, and DFID. In these roles, the expert has been involved in project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in thematic areas including education, social inclusion, health, and governance. Projects have spanned regional and national scales, with geographic locations including Turkey, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, and Romania. The expert has contributed to EU-funded programs, focusing on social development and vocational training, and has played a key role in enhancing institutional capacities and policy-making processes.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving sectors such as education, social protection, health, rural development, and humanitarian aid. Previously held roles such as International Consultant, Key Expert, and Senior Consultant, responsible for project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building. The expert's interdisciplinary knowledge encompasses EU-funded program management, curriculum reform, and vocational training. The geographic scope of work includes regional and country-specific projects in Europe and the Middle East, focusing on enhancing institutional capacities and policy-making processes in diverse cultural and governance contexts. The expert has extensive geographic experience across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, with significant involvement in Romania, Turkey, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, and the Comoros. The expert has deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in the European Neighbourhood countries. Long-term assignments and recurring involvement in regional development issues have focused on education, social inclusion, and vocational training. This breadth of experience underscores expertise in navigating complex regional contexts and implementing successful development initiatives.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in English, French, and Romanian (native), with proficiency in Albanian, Arabic, Italian, and Spanish. These language skills have been utilized in diverse international settings, including collaborative work with multilingual teams and project implementation across Europe and the Middle East. The expert's language competences have facilitated effective communication and coordination in various professional contexts, enhancing project outcomes and stakeholder engagement. The expert holds a Ph.D. in Science (Laser Physics) and a University Diploma in Physics from Bucharest University, Romania. Additionally, the expert has completed multiple postgraduate certificates from The Open University UK, focusing on Management Development, Project Management, Accounting for Managers, Managing Development and Change, Managing Customer Relations, and Human Resources for the Market. These qualifications reflect a strong foundation in both scientific and management disciplines, acquired from reputable institutions in the UK and Romania.