Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 20 years of experience, the expert specializes in procurement for EU-funded projects. Key qualifications include leading the preparation and management of supply and service contracts, particularly focusing on IT projects. The expert has a comprehensive understanding of EU and Turkish procurement laws. Career highlights include developing procurement plans for projects exceeding 100 million euros and preparing tender dossiers for diverse equipment. Responsibilities have included leadership roles as a Key Expert and Senior Procurement Expert, providing consultancy for project implementation and procurement management, and leading capacity-building initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the European Union and KfW (German Development Bank), providing technical assistance, project implementation, and capacity building. Thematic areas include procurement, education, and economic cohesion. Projects have been regional and national in scope, primarily in Turkey and Belarus. The expert's role involved managing EU-funded projects, preparing tender dossiers, and providing consultancy for efficient procurement management.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across sectors including procurement, administration, monitoring and evaluation, training, public administration, and program management. Previously held roles such as Key Expert and Senior Procurement Expert have focused on EU-funded projects. The expert possesses interdisciplinary knowledge in areas such as IT project procurement and renewable energy. Work has primarily been in Turkey, with regional involvement in Belarus, emphasizing regional development and capacity building. The expert has extensive geographic experience in Turkey and Belarus, with a deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues. The expert has been involved in long-term assignments in Turkey since 2005, focusing on EU-funded projects and procurement management. In Belarus, the expert contributed to regional development strategies, particularly in renewable energy and sustainable resource use.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual project environments, the expert is a native Turkish speaker and fluent in English, as demonstrated by a YDS English proficiency score of 89. These language skills have been utilized extensively in managing EU-funded projects in Turkey and Belarus, facilitating communication within multilingual teams, and conducting project-related translations and correspondences. The expert also possesses basic proficiency in German. The educational background includes a B.S. Degree in Economics with honors from Bilkent University, Turkey, completed in 2004. Prior to this, the expert obtained a High School Diploma from Bilkent High School, Turkey, in 2000.