Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 31 years of experience in education and international development, the expert excels in strategic planning, policy development, and implementation within educational contexts. Key skills include curriculum development, teacher training, and vocational education. Career highlights include leading numerous international projects, providing technical assistance and capacity building. Notable accomplishments involve drafting educational reforms in transition countries and developing training materials for large-scale studies. Responsibilities have included managing project teams, coordinating with stakeholders, and presenting technical material to high-level audiences.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with numerous international donors, including the European Commission, Asian Development Bank, World Bank Group, UNICEF, GIZ, and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. Roles have involved project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in education and vocational training sectors. The work has been regional and national in scope, taking place in Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and other transition countries, focusing on education reform, governance, and labor market studies.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in the education sector, the expert focuses on policy analysis, curriculum development, and vocational education and training (VET). Previously held roles such as team leader, education consultant, and senior expert, with responsibilities in project management, strategic planning, and stakeholder coordination. The expert's interdisciplinary knowledge spans education reform, governance, and labor market integration. Geographic experience includes extensive work in Central Asia and Eastern Europe, leading initiatives in educational development and reform, leveraging cross-cutting expertise in areas such as interethnic relations and digital competencies. This extensive regional experience has provided deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues.

Languages and education

The expert is a native German speaker and fluent in Russian, English, and French. Additionally, there is working proficiency in Spanish, Macedonian, and Ukrainian. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including translation tasks, high-level meetings, and multinational project environments. The ability to communicate effectively in multiple languages has facilitated collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders in international development projects. The educational background includes a Dr. Phil. in Philology and a Mag. Phil. teaching certificate for French and English languages from the University of Vienna, Austria, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Studies in Education from the Open University, UK. This foundation is further enriched by a Fulbright Scholarship at the University of Scranton, USA, emphasizing a strong base in education and language studies.