Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 25 years of experience in project and program management, the expert excels in monitoring and evaluation, capacity building, and human resource development. Career highlights include leading international initiatives with organizations such as USAID, World Bank, and the European Commission. Noteworthy accomplishments involve developing strategic plans for 200 municipalities in Poland and providing training and consultation on M&E issues. Previously held leadership roles such as EU Team Leader and Director of Regional Coordination, overseeing large-scale projects with budgets up to 25 million USD. The expert is adept in mediation, conflict resolution, and applied research.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors, the expert has worked with USAID, World Bank, UNDP, European Commission, and the Council of Europe. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in governance, civil society, and human resource development. Projects have been both regional and national in scope, taking place in countries including Poland, Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo, and Turkey. The expert has also provided strategic planning and evaluation services for municipalities and local governments across various regions.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving sectors such as civil society, NGOs, social development, anti-corruption, and human resource development. Background includes positions such as EU Team Leader, Regional Consultant, and Project Director, focusing on project management, evaluation, and strategic planning. Interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating governance and capacity building with regional development initiatives. The expert's work spans Poland, Eastern Europe, the Balkans, and Central Asia, contributing to both regional and country-specific projects aimed at enhancing local governance and socio-economic development. Extensive geographic experience includes Afghanistan, Albania, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Kosovo, and Turkey, demonstrating deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues through long-term assignments and recurring involvement.

Languages and education

With a strong foundation in social sciences, the expert holds a Ph.D. in Social Psychology and an M.Sc. in Psychology and Sociology from Warsaw University in Poland. Language competences include native proficiency in Polish and proficiency in English, rated as excellent in reading and good in speaking and writing. Russian language skills are also present, with intermediate competence across reading, speaking, and writing. These language skills have been utilized in various international projects and collaborations, particularly in multilingual teams across Europe and Central Asia.