Key skills and expertise

With 18 years of experience in socio-economic analysis, strategy development, and territorial planning, the expert is proficient in data analysis, policy research, and market research. Career highlights include managing survey projects and labor market analyses, and holding leadership roles such as Head of Division and Project Manager. The expert has contributed to both local and international initiatives, including donor-funded projects. Accomplishments include developing financial literacy programs and conducting comprehensive labor market assessments, demonstrating strong presentation and public relations skills.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the World Bank, European Commission, UNICEF, and UNDP. The expert's involvement has included project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in areas like labor market analysis, financial diversification, and rural development. These projects have been national and sector-specific, focusing on education, economic development, and social services, all conducted in Azerbaijan.

Sectors and geographic focus

Previously held roles in sectors including education, statistics and data analysis, private sector and trade, research and innovation, agriculture and rural development, and marketing and media. Responsibilities have included strategy development, policy research, and market analysis. The expert possesses interdisciplinary knowledge, such as integrating data analysis in rural development and financial literacy programs. The work has been primarily country-specific to Azerbaijan, involving both local and international projects. The expert has extensive experience working in Azerbaijan, with in-depth knowledge of local governance and regional development issues. This includes long-term assignments and recurring involvement in projects focusing on economic diversification, labor market analysis, and rural development.

Languages and education

Bringing a multilingual background, the expert is a native Azerbaijani speaker with competent proficiency in English and Russian, used in professional contexts such as in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams. The expert also speaks Turkish competently, facilitating communication in diverse linguistic environments. With a background in International Trade, the expert holds a Master's degree from Azerbaijan Cooperation University in Baku, completed between September 2003 and June 2005, and a Bachelor's degree from the same institution, completed from September 1999 to June 2003.