Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 13 years of professional experience, the expert has spent 6 years specializing in program and budget management. Demonstrating expertise in democracy and governance, the expert has collaborated with civil society organizations and international bodies. Career highlights include successfully managing regional projects in Europe, focusing on local governance and human rights. Responsibilities have included project implementation, budget management, and monitoring and evaluation. The expert is adept at preparing concept notes, project proposals, and providing political analysis and advice for strategic initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated extensively with international donors such as the Heinrich Böll Foundation, European Endowment for Democracy, and Bosch Foundation. Their involvement has encompassed project implementation, strategic development, and external communications in governance and democracy sectors. The projects, primarily regional, have focused on Europe, with particular emphasis on Moldova, Georgia, Ukraine, Poland, and Hungary. The expert has played a crucial role in preparing concept notes, project proposals, and coordinating sub-granting processes, showcasing a strong capability in managing donor-funded initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in community development, NGOs, gender and human rights, public sector governance, and project management, the expert has held roles such as Programme Officer and Consultant. These roles focused on project implementation, strategic development, and communications. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes democracy and governance, with regional work primarily in Europe, specifically in Moldova, Georgia, and Ukraine. The expert has managed projects addressing local governance and citizen participation, contributing to strategic initiatives and donor relations in these sectors. Their geographic experience extends to Poland and Hungary, where they have provided research and analysis on democracy and human rights, demonstrating a deep understanding of governance and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English and has intermediate proficiency in French, with beginner skills in Spanish. They are also native in Romanian and Russian. These language competencies have been utilized in diverse professional settings, including international project management and collaboration with multilingual teams across Europe. The expert holds a Master of Arts in European Interdisciplinary Studies from the College of Europe in Belgium, completed in 2015, with a focus on the EU as an International Actor. Additionally, they earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Communications from the University of the Academy of Science of Moldova, completed in 2012, majoring in Communication Studies.