Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 10 years of experience in procurement management, law, public sector governance, and project management, the expert has demonstrated proficiency in managing international development projects, providing technical assistance, and conducting evaluations. As Head of the Tendering Department, responsibilities have included maintaining relations with the European Commission and overseeing tendering processes. With a legal background, the expert has advised on contracts and represented clients in court. Career highlights include excelling in communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving, with a proven track record of leading projects in diverse geographic locations and sectors such as governance and human rights.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the European Commission and the Department for International Development (DFID). The expert's involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, and evaluations across sectors like governance, public finance, and human rights. These projects have had a regional and national scope, taking place in diverse geographic locations including Uganda, Rwanda, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Albania. The expert's work has focused on areas such as budget support, human development, and innovative financing for development.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in procurement management, law, public sector governance, and project management, the expert has held roles such as Tendering Manager and Legal Advisor. Responsibilities have included managing international development projects and providing legal advisory services. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes governance, human rights, and innovative financing for development. Their work spans multiple regions, with projects in Africa, Asia, and Europe, contributing to regional and national development initiatives. Geographic experience includes working in Hungary, Romania, and Brussels, with involvement in international projects across countries such as Kosovo, Cambodia, Nigeria, Albania, Ethiopia, Uganda, Rwanda, Serbia, Armenia, Ghana, Madagascar, Georgia, Burundi, and Algeria. This extensive experience provides deep familiarity with regional development issues and governance dynamics, particularly in the context of European Union and DFID-funded projects.

Languages and education

Fluent in English with a proficiency level of C2, the expert also has a working knowledge of French at B1 level. These language skills have been utilized in international project management and collaboration with multilingual teams. The expert's native language is Romanian, and they have basic proficiency in Italian. Language competences have been applied in diverse professional contexts, including work in Hungary, Romania, and Brussels, enhancing communication and collaboration in multilingual environments. The expert holds a Master's Degree in Administrative Sciences, specializing in European Public Administration, from "Eftimie Murgu" University of Resita, Romania. Additionally, they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Law from the Western University of Timisoara, Romania, completed French courses at Central European University in Budapest, Hungary, and attended an information seminar on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal at the European Commission in Brussels.