·         25 years of professional experience in the field of international consultancy, extensive practice of over 10 years in performing the role of Team Leader on several EC, DFID and WB projects.

·         Over 15 years experience in conducting monitoring or evaluation exercises in social sector. Familiar with the modalities and instruments used by the EU for conducting evaluations, monitoring, strategic programming and project fiche development. Proven ability in providing high quality reports.

·         Strong experience in implementation and evaluation of social protection programmes, public sector, social inclusion as well as advocacy and good governance. Over 20 years working in the area of children and families. Over 15 years of experience in managerial and organisational reform gained within Governmental institutions dealing with social protection issues, Solid experience in developing social service standards and methodological guidelines, Contributed to elaboration and implementation of new social Welfare laws, managing deinstitutionalization processes and development of alternative community care for vulnerable groups.

·         Over 15 years experience in conducting social studies using participatory methods with qualitative and quantitative data. Strong analytical skills and experience with programme review methodologies (Statistical Analysis, Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSP), social survey analysis, training needs analysis, programme evaluation cycle).

·         Experience in development and implementation of strategic and action plans performance management system in policy and strategies formation. Over 5 years Specific experience in establishing and evaluating social assistance schemes and cash transfers' mechanisms, gained in three projects of similar complexity.

·         Over 20 years work experience in the social protection sector in transition countries, such as Eastern European Region as well as the Balkans, Middle East, Asia and Africa.