Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 32 years of experience, the expert specializes in trafficking in human beings, gender equality, and gender-based violence. Key qualifications include project management, policy analysis, and capacity building, with extensive involvement in EU and international projects. Previously held roles such as Director and Team Leader, the expert has managed donor-funded initiatives and provided strategic guidance. Career highlights include developing gender equality plans, training modules, and contributing to international legal frameworks. Responsibilities have included overseeing project design, implementation, and resource management in both local and international contexts.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the EU, UN Women, USAID, and UNFPA. Involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in thematic areas like gender equality, human trafficking, and GBV. Projects have been national and regional in scope, primarily conducted in Georgia. The expert's work focuses on enhancing gender equality, developing strategic plans, and providing high-level technical expertise to build institutional capacities.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in human rights, gender equality, and law, the expert has held roles such as Director, Team Leader, and Consultant. Responsibilities have included project management, policy analysis, and capacity building. The expert has cross-cutting expertise in integrating gender equality into public policy and development cooperation. Geographic experience primarily spans national and regional projects in Georgia, with additional international involvement in the United States. This interdisciplinary knowledge supports initiatives in trafficking prevention, domestic violence, and gender-based violence within diverse governance frameworks. The expert has extensive geographic experience in Georgia, with a deep understanding of local governance and regional development issues. Additionally, they have been involved in projects in the United States, particularly in Minnesota and New York City, providing international expertise and contributing to global initiatives.

Languages and education

With a strong educational background, the expert holds a Doctor of Law from Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University in Georgia and a Master of Laws from the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law in the USA. Additionally, the expert obtained a Lawyer (Master of Law) degree from Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University in Georgia. Language competences include native proficiency in Georgian and proficiency in English and Russian at the C1 level. The expert also has intermediate proficiency in German (B1) and basic proficiency in Spanish (A1-A2). These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including international project collaboration and multilingual team environments.