Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 25 years of experience in veterinary medicine and public health, the expert specializes in animal health, food safety, and epidemiology. Key qualifications include an in-depth knowledge of WTO, OIE, WHO, and FAO standards, alongside extensive experience in SPS and food safety systems. Career highlights include leading institutional reforms, developing disease surveillance systems, and harmonizing legislation with international standards. Responsibilities have included project management and strategic development for regional and national initiatives, enhancing veterinary governance, and capacity building in emergency and post-conflict settings across multiple countries.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the World Bank, European Commission, FAO, WHO, and OIE. The expert's involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in sectors like veterinary health, food safety, and public health. Projects have been regional and national in scope, covering geographic locations such as Armenia, the Caribbean, Central and Southeast Asia, and Eastern Europe. The expert has played a significant role in enhancing governance and health systems through strategic development and harmonization with international standards.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in veterinary medicine, public health, food safety, and agriculture, the expert has held leadership roles in project management, technical consultancy, and strategic development. Responsibilities have encompassed designing disease surveillance systems, harmonizing legislation, and leading institutional reforms. Cross-cutting expertise includes integrating digital tools in veterinary public health and regional food safety systems. The expert's work spans regional and national scopes, with significant contributions in Armenia and other countries in Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean. Geographic experience includes countries such as Armenia, Georgia, Russia, Mongolia, and The Bahamas, with recurring involvement in Armenia. The expert has demonstrated deep familiarity with regional governance and development issues, particularly in veterinary public health and food safety, and has undertaken long-term assignments in Armenia, enhancing local governance and cultural understanding.

Languages and education

Background includes proficiency in Armenian, English, and Russian, utilized extensively in international projects, working with multilingual teams, and engaging with local and international stakeholders. The expert has demonstrated proficiency in these languages through professional roles that require effective communication and collaboration across diverse linguistic environments. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in General Veterinary Medicine and a Master of Science in Livestock Health and Veterinary Hygiene from the Armenian Agricultural Academy, Armenia. Additionally, a Certificate of Completion from the Veterinary Public Health Unit at the same institution was obtained. The expert is currently pursuing a PhD with a thesis on the epidemiology of transboundary animal diseases at the National Scientific Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment & Analysis, Armenia.