Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 14 years of experience, the expert is a seasoned International/Key Expert and Project Manager known for leadership in UN-led initiatives focusing on private sector development, SME promotion, and microfinance. Previously held roles such as Executive Director, Chief Operations Officer, and General Manager have honed expertise in developing credit mechanisms and financial products for MSMEs. Career highlights include doubling active portfolios and achieving sustainability in various projects. Responsibilities have included managing regional and national projects, providing technical assistance and policy advice, and demonstrating a proven track record in fundraising and stakeholder engagement.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as UN organizations, USAID, and the Soros Foundation. Involvement has encompassed project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in areas like private sector development, SME promotion, and microfinance. These projects have been regional and national in scope, covering countries in Central Asia, Vanuatu, Yemen, Iran, Albania, and Moldova. The expert has also engaged in fundraising and cooperation agreements with donors in Romania, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Yemen.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors such as social development, private sector trade, and financial services. Background includes positions at organizations where responsibilities involved project management, technical assistance, and stakeholder engagement. Cross-cutting expertise includes developing financial products for MSMEs and promoting entrepreneurship in rural and disadvantaged communities. Geographic scope of work has spanned regional and country-specific projects in Central Asia, Vanuatu, Yemen, Iran, Albania, Moldova, and Romania, demonstrating interdisciplinary knowledge in economic development and microfinance. Extensive geographic experience across Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan, has provided deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in the context of private sector development and microfinance initiatives. Long-term assignments in these regions have contributed to expertise in regional development issues.

Languages and education

With a background in economics, the expert is fluent in English, with top proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing. English has been utilized extensively in international development projects and multilingual team settings. Additionally, basic skills in Russian complement this linguistic capability. The expert holds a Ph.D. in Economics with a specialization in Finance from the Academy of Economic Studies in Bucharest, Romania. Additionally, a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting from the same institution provides a strong foundation in economic and financial principles, supporting extensive professional experience in related fields.