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Name

Gvetadze

How did You find out about this Network/Resource?

UNICEF

Please share a short bio for yourself. This should be no more than 3-4 short paragraphs.

7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of emergency programs as well as strengthening Government's disaster risk reduction capacities at local, regional and national levels. Advanced university degree in International Humanitarian Action, with area of specialization in disaster analysis and intervention, and comprehensive knowledge of humanitarian reform, standards and accountability principles as well as policy affairs and sector coordination issues. Expertise in disaster management/disaster risk reduction (DRR); experience in the institutional capacity building and management of multi-sectoral humanitarian programs at the UN, EU and NGO levels. Geographic experience with the Caucasus (Chechnya, Georgia); Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan); India (Assam) and Yemen.

Currently also in charge of the Adolescent and Youth Development program (since July 2013) at UNICEF Georgia Country Office.

Please list the countries and/or regions in which you have direct and significant expertise

Georgia

What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?

Program Officer at UNICEF Georgia. Adolescent and Youth Development; Disaster Risk Reduction

What are your main skills/expertise?

- Versatility, judgment, maturity, and the ability to work well on a team as well as independently, with minimal supervision. Ability to cope with stressful and difficult conditions, and political/cultural sensitivity.
- Proven ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan and execute ideas; able to impart knowledge and teach skills.
- Leadership and organizational abilities.
- Strong analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.
- Flexible and willing to travel frequently potentially to insecure environments or disaster sites.

What are Your expertise areas/sectors when it comes to youth

Education, Humanitarian Relief, Development

What are Your primary Skills, to compliment Your areas/sectors

Capacity Building, Program Management, Program Design