Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 28 years of experience in humanitarian aid, human rights, and advocacy, the expert excels in gender audits, capacity building, and GBV prevention. Skilled in policy analysis and program design, they have led international projects with organizations like UNDP and IOM, achieving significant results such as developing GBV Standard Operating Procedures during the European refugee crisis. Their leadership in multi-sectoral responses and technical guidance in gender-sensitive data analysis underscores a strategic impact on global initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors such as KfW, USAID/BHA, Open Society Foundations, Asia Development Bank (ADB), and the EU. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in areas like gender equality, governance, and protection. These projects have ranged from regional to national levels and have been conducted in locations such as Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Belarus.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in key sectors including humanitarian aid, human rights, media and communications, and advocacy, the expert has held roles such as consultant, gender expert, and protection coordinator. Their interdisciplinary expertise spans policy analysis, program design, and evaluation. The geographic scope of their work is extensive, covering regions such as Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East, where they have addressed issues like migration, women's rights, and emergency response. Career highlights include long-term assignments and recurring involvement in countries like Belarus, Tajikistan, and Ukraine.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, Russian, and Polish, the expert holds a Certificate in Russian as a Foreign Language from St Petersburg State University. They have utilized these language skills extensively in international settings, including translation tasks and working with multilingual teams. Additionally, they possess proficiency in Spanish, German, French, and Italian, enhancing their capability to engage in diverse linguistic environments. Educational background includes an LL.M in Human Rights and Criminal Justice from Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland, and a BA in English and Training from Adam Mickiewicz University, Poland. Additional qualifications include a Diploma in Participatory Gender Audit from the International Training Centre of the International Labour Organisation in Italy, and a National Vocational Qualification in Newspaper Journalism from Belfast Metropolitan College, Northern Ireland.