Margus Gering
Tallinn
Summary
Experienced diplomat with a proven track record in cross-cultural negotiations, project management, and strategic leadership. Demonstrated ability to drive results in complex environments through "hands-on" problem-solving and a "can-do" attitude.
Core Strengths:
- Strategic Thinking: Excel at analyzing complex issues, developing effective strategies, and driving initiatives to achieve tangible outcomes.
- Results-Oriented: Proven ability to deliver measurable results, leveraging strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach.
- Leadership and Collaboration: Committed to fostering trust, building strong teams, and inspiring collaboration to achieve shared goals.
- Adaptability: Highly adaptable and receptive to change, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in fast-paced environments.
Additional Skills and Qualities:
- High stress tolerance and ability to handle challenging situations.
- Strong financial understanding and experience in managing budgets.
- Attention to detail, accuracy, and adherence to deadlines.
- Motivated by continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Cooperation with Eastern Neighborhood
Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV)
08.2023 - Current
- Leading and coordinating comprehensive development cooperation strategies for Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, and Armenia, driving sustainable economic growth and democratic progress.
- Directing investments of Estonian development cooperation funds, prioritizing high-impact projects aligned with national priorities in the Eastern Neighborhood.
- Spearheading Estonia's reconstruction efforts in Ukraine, fostering partnerships, mobilizing resources, and implementing projects for sustainable recovery.
- Initiating and implementing innovative cooperation projects in various sectors, fostering public-private partnerships.
- Conducting high-level negotiations and building strategic partnerships with governments and organizations to advance cooperation goals.
- Cultivating relationships with donors and securing funding, effectively communicating ESTDEV's impact to attract investment and expand reach.
- Overseeing a €14M budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation and driving program improvement.
- Leading and mentoring a team of project managers and experts, fostering collaboration and professional development.
- Representing ESTDEV, communicating its mission and impact in media, forums, and conferences.
Deputy Head of Mission
Estonian Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Serving as the key advisor to the Ambassador and responsible for the day-to-day management of the Embassy
- Establishing high-level contacts and networking with Ukrainian government institutions and agencies
- Organizing and conducting high-level visits and negotiations between Estonia and Ukraine
- Weekly reporting to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia
- Consulting Estonian businesses entering Ukrainian market
- Advising and mediating strategic investors
- Implementation of Estonian development cooperation & reconstruction projects in Ukraine
- Operating key strategic fund raising among EU, USA, G7 countries, etc
- Administrating day-to-day Embassy management
- Co-leading team of 22 employees at the Embassy
- Human resources management and recruiting
- Crisis management & operating Embassy in war zone conditions
- Responsible for Embassy annual budget.
Political Officer
Estonian Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia
08.2017 - 07.2021
- Responsible for Embassy administration and managing political and economic affairs in diplomatic community in Tbilisi
- Networking and daily cooperation with key partners among Georgian institutions and diplomatic corps
- Internal policy monitoring, information gathering, weekly reporting
- Development cooperation projects sourcing and implementation in Georgia and Armenia, responsible for yearly budget of 1 million EUR
- Initiated and implemented sensitive project in occupied territory of Georgia
- Close coordination with Government of Georgia and EU Special Representative in South Caucasus (reported directly to the President of Georgia and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia)
- Fund raising among key EU member states, US, UK etc
- Facilitating B2G relations in Georgia and Armenia
- Advising and mediating strategic investors
- Responsible for Embassy visibility in Georgia.
Political Officer for South Caucasus Region
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia
09.2015 - 08.2017
- Responsible for the formation and implementation of Estonian foreign policy priorities in the South Caucasus region
- Developing of bilateral political and economic relations
- Managing bilateral relations between Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan and facilitating their interest in the EU, NATO and other international organizations
- Preparation and conducting high-level visits to Estonia and South-Caucasus region
- Participation in the Council of the EU working groups (COEST).
Information Monitoring Specialist
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia
08.2014 - 08.2015
- 24/7 monitoring and analyzing daily political & breaking news, providing summaries to the offices of Prime Minister, President of Estonia and Ministry of Foreign Affairs etc
- Crisis communication across key government institutions
- Providing & coordinating consular assistance to Estonian citizens.
Education
Master's degree (MA) - Political Science and Government
University of Tartu
01.2014
Bachelor's degree (BA) - Political Science and Government
University of Tartu
01.2012
Languages
Estonian
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Russian
Proficient
C2
Acknowledgements
The Order of the National Coat of Arms, 5th class, 2023
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/05/1990
- Driving License: B-cat. (2008)
- In a relationship; 2 children
Hobbies and Interests
- Politics
- Reading
- Endurance sports
- Chess
- Investing and stock market
Timeline
Head of Cooperation with Eastern Neighborhood
Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV)
08.2023 - Current
Deputy Head of Mission
Estonian Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine
08.2021 - 08.2023
Political Officer
Estonian Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia
08.2017 - 07.2021
Political Officer for South Caucasus Region
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia
09.2015 - 08.2017
Information Monitoring Specialist
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia
08.2014 - 08.2015
Master's degree (MA) - Political Science and Government
University of Tartu
Bachelor's degree (BA) - Political Science and Government
University of Tartu
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