Experience

Georgian Institute of Politics (GIP)

• Georgia
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Policy Analyst

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  Conduct original research and analysis on political processes and policies in the country in political relations with the EU, as well as on the emerging issues in the region and their possible impact on Georgia; Write analytical papers in the scope of GIP programs; Present original research at professional events; Participate in strategic planning, project writing, and program development activities; Raise the organization's profile by pitching and submitting articles to outside publications; Represent the organization at professional networking events; Develop and maintain relationships with external parties such as think tanks, CSOs, government bodies, political forums, academia, and the media. Show less



The Quality of Government Institute

• Sweden
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Intern

  • Sep 2019 - Nov 2019

  1. Participated in the Research Project "GenDip: Gender and Diplomacy, Women in Diplomacy." Conducted data collection of the gender composition of all ambassadors appointed globally from the official web pages of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the targeted countries; Performed coding of the collected data. 2. Participated in the Research Project "Accountable or Untouchable? Electoral Accountability in Romanian Local Elections". Conducted data collection of corrupt mayors in Romania from the reports of the anti-corruption bodies of Romania; Performed coding of the collected data; Contacted various stakeholders; Wrote reports. 3. Participated in the Research Project "State Power and Women's Interest. How Politics Matters for Gender Equality in People's Everyday Lives". Conducted literature reviews; Analyzed the gender-related indexes formulated by various scholars and international organizations. Show less



Administration of the Government of Georgia

• Georgia
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contracted

  • 2014 - 2018

  Assisted the Administration of the Government of Georgia in coordination with the governmental bodies at all levels and non-governmental organizations; Within the framework of the PAR of Georgia, performed the monitoring and evaluation of the accountability and transparency of the government institutions; retrieving data from the Ministries, analysis, and reporting; Within the framework of the PAR of Georgia, performed the monitoring and evaluation of the public service delivery through in-person and written communication with citizens, CSOs, and business sector representatives; Analyzed and reported the legislative and civic initiatives of citizens, CSOs, and business sector representatives; Participated in the establishment of the respective database. Show less



Administration of the Government of Georgia

• Georgia
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisor, Foreign Affairs Unit

  • 2012 - 2013

  Prepared talking points and thematic materials for the Prime-Minister; Monitored, identified and analyzed the information related to the ongoing political processes in Georgia and beyond through open printed and online media; Participated in the preparation of documentation, presentations, written materials as required; Drafted correspondences in English. Prepared talking points and thematic materials for the Prime-Minister; Monitored, identified and analyzed the information related to the ongoing political processes in Georgia and beyond through open printed and online media; Participated in the preparation of documentation, presentations, written materials as required; Drafted correspondences in English.



Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia (in exile)

• Tbilisi, Georgia

• Chief Specialist

  • 2010 - 2012

  Monitored and analyzed the ongoing political developments in Abkhazia through open sources; Wrote briefs and analytical reports for further consideration of the Chairman; Prepared analysis and policy briefs on IDPs' legal, social, economic, and political situation; Prepared reports based on the analysis of the Georgian, Russian, and Abkhazian media outlets, like-minded organizations, and UN agencies on the light of IDPs; Communicated with representatives of international organizations and political experts working on the issues of conflicts. Show less