Key skills and expertise

With 19 years of professional experience, the expert is adept in communication, data management, digital tools, and business process improvement. Career highlights include managing international development projects in sectors such as health, education, and environment, while collaborating with major donors like USAID and World Bank. Responsibilities have included contract management, project support, and business development. The expert has successfully coordinated GDPR compliance and led digital transitions, consistently achieving timely deliverables and excellent performance reviews. Previously held roles in operations management and technical support have contributed to significant improvements in service delivery.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors such as FCDO/UK government, USAID, World Bank, KfW, and UNICEF. The involvement in these initiatives includes project support, bid management, and compliance within international development cooperation projects. Thematic areas include international education, global health, climate and environment, international water, and inclusive growth and trade. These projects have a global scope, involving coordination and support for sub-consultants across various geographic locations.

Sectors and geographic focus

Background includes positions within key sectors such as health, HR and employment, logistics, administration, project management, and marketing and media. Responsibilities have included contract management, project support, and business development. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise spans digital tools and GDPR compliance. The geographic scope of work is global, with significant experience in the UK and Slovakia, contributing to international development projects in education, health, and environmental sectors. Extensive geographic experience in the United Kingdom and Slovakia includes managing international projects and supporting global development initiatives, providing a deep understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics. Additionally, responsibilities have included coordinating travel and logistics for globally dispersed teams, indicating familiarity with international operations and regional development issues.

Languages and education

Bringing over 19 years of experience, the expert is a native speaker of English, a UN official language, and Slovak. Proficient in Czech and possessing limited working proficiency in German, these language skills have been utilized in international settings, supporting global development projects and collaborating with multilingual teams. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from City University of Seattle, studied in Slovakia at The School of Management from 2002 to 2005. Additionally, the expert completed education at the Hotel & Hospitality Management School in Slovakia from 1996 to 2002.