Key skills and expertise.

Bringing over 35 years of experience in development cooperation, the expert specializes in anti-corruption, justice reform, and public administration. Having led international and multidisciplinary teams, the expert excels in technical assistance projects, providing policy and legal advice to ensure compliance with human rights and international standards. With robust project management skills, the expert has successfully delivered over €30 million worth of EU-funded projects. Responsibilities have included advising on systemic reforms and managing capacity-building initiatives, significantly contributing to anti-corruption efforts and institutional development in various countries.

Project experience and donor exposure.

The expert has collaborated extensively with international donors such as the European Union, USAID, and GIZ, engaging in technical assistance, project implementation, and evaluations. The work has primarily focused on governance, anti-corruption, justice reform, and capacity building. Projects managed and led by the expert have spanned regional and national scopes across Eastern Partnership countries, including Ukraine, Moldova, and North Macedonia, as well as in North Africa and other EU Neighbourhood regions. These contributions have been pivotal in ensuring compliance with international standards and promoting systemic reforms.

Sectors and geographic focus.

Worked across key sectors including monitoring and evaluation, anti-corruption, justice reform, public administration, and program and resource management. Previously held roles such as team leader and high-level policy adviser, providing strategic direction and technical assistance. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating governance reforms with human rights and economic crime prevention. The geographic scope of work spans regional and country-specific projects in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and North Africa, contributing to systemic reforms and capacity building in diverse socio-political contexts.

Extensive geographic experience includes work in countries such as Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Morocco. The expert has a particularly deep familiarity with the EU Neighbourhood countries, focusing on local governance, anti-corruption, and regional development issues. Long-term assignments in Ukraine and Moldova highlight the expert's proficiency in navigating complex political and cultural dynamics to drive systemic reforms and capacity-building initiatives.

Languages and education.

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is a native Polish speaker and is fluent in English, Russian, and French, with a good understanding of Ukrainian. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including international development projects, multilingual teams, and advisory roles across multiple countries. The proficiency in these languages supports effective communication and collaboration in diverse cultural and professional environments.

Background includes educational achievements such as a Postgraduate Studies Diploma in Internal Control and Audit from the Warsaw School of Economics, Poland (2019-2020). The expert earned an MA in Law with a focus on criminal, penitentiary, and international law from Warsaw University, Poland (1983-1989). Additionally, the expert obtained a Professional Diploma in Economics - Foreign Trade and Economics from the College of Economics and Foreign Languages, Poland (1981-1983).