Key skills and expertise

With over 14 years of experience, the expert excels in public policy planning, monitoring, and evaluation. Contributions include co-authoring key policy guidelines and authoring over 20 national policy documents. Skills encompass strategic planning, project writing, and data analysis. Leadership roles have involved coordinating public administration reforms, developing national strategies, and implementing evaluation frameworks for UN agencies and other donors, achieving significant advancements in governance and policy effectiveness in Georgia.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has extensive experience collaborating with international donors such as UNDP, USAID, UNICEF, and the European Union. Involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building across thematic areas like governance, employment, and social protection. Projects are primarily national in scope, focusing on Georgia. Notable contributions include developing strategic frameworks, monitoring and evaluation systems, and policy recommendations to enhance program effectiveness and sustainability.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors including public administration, policy planning, and institutional development. Previously held roles such as Head of Policy Planning and Coordination, Employment Policy Expert, and Monitoring and Evaluation Manager. Interdisciplinary expertise spans strategic planning, governance reforms, and labor market analysis, focusing on enhancing public sector efficiency and transparency. The work is primarily country-specific to Georgia, where national reforms have been led, contributing to significant policy advancements. Extensive geographic experience in Georgia has led to deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues. Long-term assignments and recurring involvement in national policy planning and international projects underscore expertise in the Georgian context.

Languages and education

The expert is a native speaker of Georgian and possesses C1 proficiency in both English and Russian. These language skills have been utilized extensively in professional settings, including in-country work in Georgia and collaboration with multilingual teams on international projects. The educational background includes an MA in Public Policy and Administration from the Georgian Institute of Public Affairs (GIPA) and a BA in International Law from the American University (GAU) in Georgia. These qualifications underpin extensive expertise in public policy planning, monitoring, and evaluation.