Key skills and expertise.

Bringing over 40 years of experience in international development and legal advisory, the expert is a seasoned Project Manager, Team Leader, and Legal Advisor. With deep expertise in land administration, policy development, business process re-engineering, and capacity building, the expert has successfully led multi-million-dollar projects for organizations such as the World Bank and USAID. Career highlights include significant improvements in governance and infrastructure, managing diverse teams, and facilitating collaboration between public and private sectors to enhance organizational effectiveness and promote sustainable economic development.

Project experience and donor exposure.

With a background in collaborating with international donors, the expert has worked extensively with the World Bank, EU, USAID, and MCC. Their roles have involved project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in governance, land administration, and sustainable economic development. The expert has led regional and national projects in locations such as Albania, Armenia, Georgia, Ghana, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Lesotho, Malawi, North Macedonia, Palestine, Tanzania, and Ukraine. These initiatives have focused on enhancing public and private sector capacities and promoting sustainable development.

Sectors and geographic focus.

Worked across diverse sectors including rural development, poverty reduction, tourism, mapping and cadastre, law, institutional development, and capacity building. Previously held roles such as Project Manager, Team Leader, and Legal Advisor, the expert has provided leadership in project implementation and policy development. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes business process re-engineering and sustainable tourism development. The geographic scope of work has covered Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, contributing to regional and country-specific initiatives that enhance governance, infrastructure, and economic growth.

Background includes positions in countries such as Armenia, Georgia, Ukraine, Tajikistan, and Tanzania, where the expert has developed a deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues. Responsibilities have included leading long-term assignments and projects focused on land administration, policy reform, and sustainable development, collaborating with local governments and international organizations to enhance institutional capacity and promote economic growth.

Languages and education.

The expert is a native English speaker and fluent in Russian, with basic proficiency in Ukrainian and French. These language competences have been applied in various international projects and collaborations, facilitating effective communication in multilingual teams and enhancing engagement with local stakeholders. The expert holds a Juris Doctor degree in Law from New York Law School, USA, obtained in 1973, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Drew University, USA, in 1970. This educational background supports their extensive experience in legal advisory roles and international development projects.