Key skills and expertise

With 37 years of experience, the expert is adept in project management, policy development, and capacity building, particularly in labor market reforms and vocational education. She has led both national and international initiatives with organizations such as the Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC), UNDP, World Bank, ADB, and ILO, achieving significant milestones like developing the National Standard Classification of Occupations, Competency Based Curricula, and youth employment services in Mongolia. Career highlights include leadership roles such as Team Leader for SDC projects and contributing to the drafting of key labor and employment laws, demonstrating strong governance and strategic planning capabilities.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors like the World Bank, Asian Development Bank (ADB), International Labour Organization (ILO), and Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in sectors such as employment, vocational education and training (VET), and social development. These projects have been executed on a national scale in Mongolia, focusing on labor market reforms, youth employment, TVET capacity building, and support for persons with disabilities. The expert has also made significant contributions to policy development and the establishment of employment service frameworks.

Sectors and geographic focus

Background includes positions in sectors such as education, training and capacity building, HR and employment, social development, and public sector governance. Previously held roles include project leader, national consultant, and director, with a focus on labor market reforms, vocational education, and social welfare. The expert's work has primarily been national in scope within Mongolia, with cross-cutting expertise in integrating gender perspectives and supporting persons with disabilities. Their interdisciplinary knowledge spans policy development, project management, and capacity building, contributing to significant legislative and structural advancements in the employment sector.

Bringing over three decades of experience, the expert has extensive geographic experience in Mongolia, Canada, and Russia. They have demonstrated deep familiarity with regional development issues and local governance, particularly in Mongolia, where they have led numerous national-scale projects related to labor market reforms, vocational education, and social development. Their work in Canada has included roles with the Canadian Cooperative Association. 

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English, having obtained an Advanced Level certificate with Honour in English as a Second Language from Algonquin College, Ottawa, Canada. They are also fluent in Russian and have fair proficiency in French, supported by a French as a Second Language certificate from Education Permanente, Ottawa. The expert's language skills have been utilized in international projects and collaborations, facilitating effective communication in multilingual teams and contributing to the development and implementation of various international initiatives.

With a background in higher education, the expert holds a Master of Arts in Development Studies from the Institute of Social Studies in The Hague, Netherlands, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the State Academy of Economics, Irkutsk/University of Commerce and Business, Mongolia. Additionally, they have a Bachelor of Arts in Labour Economics from the Institute of Economics in Irkutsk. The expert also obtained diplomas in Social Science Lecturing from the Institute of Economics, Irkutsk, and English Interpretation from the School of International Relations, National University, Mongolia.