Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 34 years of experience, the expert has developed key qualifications in strategic planning, program evaluation, and capacity building. Responsibilities have included senior advisory roles, program coordination, and leadership in strategic frameworks and evaluation systems. The expert has demonstrated cross-cutting expertise in digital transformation and sustainable development, coordinating international initiatives and leading multi-agency collaborations. Career highlights include establishing the UN Pacific Strategy One Fund and mobilizing significant funding for development projects.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the Government of Turkey, Government of Kurdistan, and Mercy Ships Australia. In these collaborations, the expert has been involved in project implementation, capacity building, and mobilizing funds for development initiatives. Thematic areas include social protection, digital transformation, and sustainable development. The projects have been both regional and national, with significant work conducted in the Pacific, Turkey, and Iraq.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including social development, public finance, environment, and governance. Roles have included senior advisory positions, program coordination, and leadership in strategic planning and evaluation. The expert has demonstrated cross-cutting expertise in digital transformation and sustainable development, with a geographic scope covering regions such as the Pacific, Middle East, and Eastern Europe. Responsibilities have involved coordinating international initiatives, developing strategic frameworks, and leading multi-agency collaborations.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in Romanian, English, French, Spanish, and proficient in Arabic and Russian. These language skills have been utilized in diverse international settings, including in-country work across various regions and collaboration with multilingual teams. The expert's language proficiency supports effective communication and coordination in international development projects and initiatives.

The expert holds a Ph.D. in International Business and Economics and a Master's in the same field from the University of Bucharest, Romania. Additionally, the expert has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and both a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from the Polytechnic Institute, University of Bucharest. Diplomas in Leadership and Communications and Actuarial Studies were obtained from Harvard University, USA, and a diploma in Labor Market Administration from the Cyprus International Institute of Management, Cyprus. A diploma in Global Security Studies was earned from the National College of Defense, Romania.