Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 20 years of experience in compliance and corporate services within humanitarian operations, the expert has developed key qualifications in Human Resources, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Resource Management. Career highlights include leading strategic initiatives with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, where service delivery and security measures were significantly enhanced. Notable accomplishments also involve overseeing donor-funded programs at the US Embassy in Ashgabat, achieving substantial taxpayer savings. Responsibilities have included directing cross-functional teams, optimizing resource allocation, and fostering collaboration with international partners.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in strategic leadership and resource management, the expert has collaborated with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, focusing on operational functions and capacity-building efforts across regional offices in Russia and Belarus. This work supported humanitarian operations and involved engaging with key partners such as the ICRC and UN agencies to strengthen joint programming and response efforts. Additionally, the expert managed significant donor-funded programs at the US Embassy in Ashgabat, enhancing bilateral security cooperation with an annual budget exceeding $5 million.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving social development, fundraising, migration, law, human resources, program and resource management, and corporate social responsibility. Previously held roles such as Corporate Services Coordinator and Managing Director, with responsibilities spanning finance, administration, logistics, and compliance. The expert's geographic scope includes Russia and Turkey, where they have contributed to regional and country-specific initiatives, fostering collaboration and strategic growth in complex environments. Background includes positions at the British Embassy in Moscow and leading strategic growth initiatives in Turkey across Istanbul, Antalya, and Ankara, demonstrating a deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

Fluent in Russian and English, with native or bilingual proficiency in Turkmen and Turkish, the expert also possesses working knowledge of French and Spanish. Language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including in-country work in Russia and Turkey, and collaboration with multilingual teams. Additionally, holding a certification in Consecutive Interpretation Techniques highlights the expert's ability to perform translation tasks in high-level government meetings and international settings. Educational background includes a Master of Laws (LLM) in International Corporate Compliance and Business Ethics from the Higher School of Economics in Russia, completed between 2021 and 2023, and a Bachelor's Degree in International Economics from the International Turkmen-Turkish University in Turkmenistan, completed from 1996 to 2002.