Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 28 years of experience in socio-economic and demographic statistics, the expert excels in survey design, data processing, and statistical analysis. Career highlights include leading projects for organizations such as the World Bank and USAID, with significant accomplishments in developing statistical models for poverty monitoring and authoring techniques on sampling and data quality estimation. Previously held roles such as Head of the Department of Social-Demographic Statistics, the expert has provided capacity building through training and workshops, demonstrating proficiency in statistical software and excellent communication abilities.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors, the expert has worked with the World Bank, USAID, UNICEF, DFID, and IOM. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, capacity building, and evaluations in socio-economic and demographic statistics. Projects have been both regional and national, focusing on areas such as social policy, labor market monitoring, and statistical system development. Geographic locations for these donor-related projects include Ukraine, Moldova, Armenia, and Turkmenistan.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving socio-economic and demographic statistics, monitoring and evaluation, and research. Background includes positions at various levels, such as Head of Department, Senior Statistician, and Consultant, with a focus on survey design, data analysis, and policy evaluation. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes statistical modeling and data processing, applicable across various sectors. Geographic experience spans Ukraine, Armenia, and Moldova, where the expert has contributed to national and regional projects aimed at improving statistical systems and socio-economic policy frameworks. Extensive geographic experience in Ukraine, Armenia, Moldova, and Turkmenistan has provided deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues.

Languages and education

With a comprehensive educational background, the expert holds a Doctor of Economical Sciences in Statistics from Kyiv National Economical University, Ukraine, a PhD in Mathematical Modeling of Thermal Processes from the Institute of Technical Thermal Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, a Master of Economics (MBA) from Kyiv National Economical University, and a Master in Thermal Physics from Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, Ukraine. Fluent in Ukrainian and Russian, the expert also has good proficiency in English and Bulgarian, utilizing these language skills in various professional contexts, including international projects and collaborations across Ukraine, Moldova, Armenia, and Russia. Additionally, fair knowledge of French and Turkish supports work in multilingual teams and enhances engagement in diverse international environments.