Key skills and expertise

With 16 years of experience, the expert excels in procurement, contract management, and business development across sectors such as urban development, waste management, and infrastructure. Career highlights include leading projects funded by major international donors, including the World Bank and ADB. Demonstrating expertise in tender preparation, market research, and strategic client relations, the expert has managed procurement processes for significant regional projects and successfully negotiated complex contracts. Responsibilities have included coordinating international teams and expanding business operations in Georgia and the Central Asian Republics.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank (ADB), European Investment Bank (EIB), and KFW. Involvement includes project implementation, procurement, and contract management in sectors like urban development, waste management, and infrastructure. The expert has worked on both national and regional scales in Georgia and the Central Asian Republics, contributing to projects like the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan for Tbilisi and the Solid Waste Management Project II for Kakheti and Samegrelo Zemo Svaneti.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors including procurement, roads and bridges, urban development, pollution and waste management, water and sanitation, and transport. Previously held roles such as Business Development and Procurement Manager, Project Contracts Manager, and Procurement Specialist. Responsibilities have spanned tender preparation, contract negotiation, and project management. The work has primarily been regional, focusing on Georgia and the Central Asian Republics, applying cross-cutting expertise in infrastructure development and urban planning. Extensive geographic experience includes deep engagement with local governance and regional development issues in countries like Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English, with excellent speaking, reading, and writing skills, and holds a Council of Europe Level B2 certification. Good proficiency in Russian complements the expert's language skills, utilized in various professional contexts, including translation tasks and communication within multilingual teams during international project implementations. The educational background includes a Master of Science in Law with a specialization in Business Law from Caucasus University, Caucasus School of Law, in Georgia, completed in June 2018.