Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 18 years of experience as an international human rights lawyer, the expert possesses significant expertise in gender and human rights, law, and public sector governance. Skills include advanced knowledge of legal databases and ECDL certification. The expert has led international projects funded by the UK, Norway, and Switzerland, focusing on enhancing human rights standards in Armenia and Kosovo. Career highlights include serving as a senior case-lawyer at the European Court of Human Rights, where significant contributions were made to legal analyses and case preparations. Additionally, the expert regularly lectures on human rights topics and has authored publications in European and international law.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaborations with international donors such as the UK Government, Norway, and Switzerland. The expert has been involved in projects aimed at strengthening the application of European human rights standards in Armenia and supporting the implementation of these standards in Kosovo. Responsibilities have included project management and leadership, with a national scope within the governance sector, conducted in Armenia and Kosovo to enhance human rights frameworks.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in key sectors including gender and human rights, law, and public sector governance, the expert has held roles such as independent consultant, international project manager, and senior case-lawyer. Responsibilities have included project leadership, legal analysis, and strategic implementation of human rights standards. The geographic scope of work spans regional and national levels, particularly in Armenia, Kosovo, and Russia, with interdisciplinary expertise in integrating legal frameworks within governance structures. Extensive geographic experience also includes working in France, demonstrating deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics through involvement in human rights projects.

Languages and education

The expert is a native Russian speaker and fluent in English, holding a CPE Cambridge Certificate at CEFR Level C2. Intermediate proficiency in French (CEFR Level B2) and basic proficiency in Spanish (CEFR Level A2) complement these skills. Language competences have been utilized in various international settings, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams. The expert has engaged in translation tasks, including English-Russian translations of legal documents. Educational background includes a Magister Legum (LL.M.) degree from Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität in Münster, Germany, with a focus on European and German law, graduating summa cum laude. Additionally, a Diploma with Honours in Law was earned from the State University for the Humanities in Moscow, Russia, specializing in international and European law.