Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 20 years of experience in environmental and waste management, the expert specializes in climate change adaptation, green economy, and sustainable development. Responsibilities have included leading international projects, providing technical assistance, and strategic planning. Career highlights include developing national and regional environmental policies, implementing EU directives, and enhancing institutional capacities. The expert has extensive experience in project management, policy design, and capacity building, with a proven track record in strategic planning and execution. Skilled in using financial instruments for environmental policies, the expert has held leadership roles, managing multidisciplinary teams globally.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the European Commission, World Bank, UNDP, and GEF. The expert's involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in environmental management, waste management, and climate change adaptation. Projects have been regional, national, and sector-specific, covering areas like governance and sustainable development. Geographic locations include Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Pacific, Middle East, and CIS countries.

Sectors and geographic focus

Previously held roles such as International Operations Manager and Senior Environmental Expert, focusing on policy design, strategic planning, and project implementation. The expert has worked extensively in the environment and climate, pollution and waste management, water, sanitation and hygiene, and disaster reduction and humanitarian relief sectors. Interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating financial instruments into environmental policies and leveraging digital tools for waste management. The expert's work spans a global scope, with significant contributions to regional and country-specific initiatives in various continents. Geographic experience includes Africa, Asia, the Balkans, the Caribbean, the Pacific, the Middle East, and CIS countries. The expert has undertaken regular missions in regions such as ECOWAS, ECCAS, IGAD, and SADC in Africa, and has worked in countries like Bangladesh, India, and Indonesia in Asia. This deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues is evident in long-term assignments and recurring involvement in these areas.

Languages and education

With a background in languages, the expert is fluent in English, Spanish, and Russian, demonstrating full professional proficiency in all aspects. Strong communication skills in Dutch have been utilized extensively in international projects and collaborations. Knowledge of French, though basic, has been applied in multilingual teams. These language skills have been crucial in facilitating cross-border initiatives and engaging with diverse stakeholders in various global regions. Educationally, the expert holds a PhD in Environmental Economics and Resource Management from Sumy State University, Ukraine. A Master’s degree in Environmental Management was earned from the University of Amsterdam, Netherlands, and another Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering & Natural Resource Management from Kharkov State University, Ukraine. Additionally, the expert completed a Certificate in Professional Development in Regional/Urban Studies in Developing Countries at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA, and holds a Diploma in Professional Project Management from Boston University, USA.