Mariam Nanitashvili
PhD In Economics
Tbilisi
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
* 10+ years’ experience of project management and coordination, proposal writing, evaluation and strategic planning
• 15+ years’ experience of delivering trainings/teaching at universities and delivering business development support (consultations, business plan elaboration)
• 15+ years of experience in conducting surveys and analytical research, elaborating reports, co-authoring diverse guidebooks and learnings materials.
• Experience of working with diverse international organizations, NGOs, state institutions and private companies
* Experience of working with international cross-cultural teams.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head of Programme
Danish Refugee Council South Caucasus (DRC SC)
01.2023 - Current
- Managing projects and programs, actively engaged in business development process, collaborating with diverse stakeholders and partners
MEAL & Grants Manager
Danish Refugee Council South Caucasus
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Responsible for the process of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning of DRC SC operation
- Managing business processes of grants of DRC SC
Business Tutor/Mentor, M&E Advisor
Innovation Support Foundation, GeoLab, UNDP
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Project: Digital skills development of rural enterprises, supported by UNDP
- Elaboration and delivery of business training sessions, leading business incubation, mentoring
Associated Professor
Caucasus University
09.2017 - 07.2021
- Disciplines delivered: Business Principles; Firm Economics and Strategy; International Economics; Management Concept and Practice; Public Speaking
Executive Director/Trainer
Wise Development LTD (Training Centre)
01.2021 - 01.2013
- Overall administrative management of trainings and other activities
- Monitoring, evaluation and quality assurance of the training programs, incl
- Needs analyses, curriculum revisions, creation of trainer guidelines, etc
- Creation and delivery of training programs in business management disciplines and soft skills.
Consultant and Trainer
Association of Young Economists of Georgia
01.2021 - 01.2013
- Business Plan Evaluator/Business Trainer, Enterprise Georgia (2020-2021)
- Trainer of social entrepreneurship and organizational management
- Charity Humanitarian Center Abkhazeti (2018)
- Trainer in employment skills, motivation and inspiration, Atipfund, UN Women, (2018)
- Trainer in leadership and team building, MSDA, for employees of state institutions (2017)
- Business Trainer, sessions for SME operating in tourism sector in Kakheti) ELKANA, World Bank (2017)
- Social Entrepreneurship Trainer, HEDC, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, USAID (2013 - 2014)
Evaluator of Local Self-Governance Index
Centre for Training and Consultancy (CTC), IDFI, OSGF
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Evaluate municipalities of Samegrelo, by up to 100 criteria (2 cycles of evaluation)
Business Development Expert
Disarmament and Nonviolence, Black Sea Trust
02.2017 - 11.2019
- Elaboration and delivery of Business trainings, support in development of business plans and business consultations for women
Organizational Management Trainer
NDI
09.2017 - 11.2017
- Elaborate training package and deliver sessions on Organization Management to Majoritarian deputies and their bureau representatives
Project Administrator
Diadikasia Business Consultants S.A., European Union
01.2013 - 07.2014
- Provide managerial and administrative support for all the local activities, international visits and consultancy for the foreign staff of this EU - Georgia electronic Governance Facility project
Business Expert/trainer
Public Advocacy, Ministry of Refugees and Accommodation, UNHCR
03.2016 - 02.2019
- Needs assessment surveys, business trainings, consultations and assistance on Business Plan elaboration for migrants and refugees
Project Coordinator -Civil Involvement for Better
CTC, UNDP
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Support implementation of project activities, collect data, and elaborate reports
Business Development Service Provider
Mercy Corps
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Business trainings and consultancy for diverse set of beneficiaries in Samtskhe-Javakheti region
Trainer of Fundraising & Proposal Writing
LEPL Children and Youth National Centre, World Bank
02.2011 - 12.2011
- Deliver trainings and consultations to 8 regional youth centres throughout Georgia
Head of Research Centre
Association of Young Economists of Georgia
01.2005 - 12.2012
- Design of the research proposals, action plans, research execution and analysis
- Elaboration of learning materials, guidelines, curricula
- Management and analytical support to various projects of AYEG
Invited Lecturer of Management and Business Administration
Ilia Chavchavadze State University
09.2009 - 07.2011
- Delivery of weekly lectures, assignments and grading, leading class discussions
Education
Executive Leadership Program Completion -
Cornell University
12.2022
Ph.D. - Economics
Georgian Technical University
04.2001 - 01.2012
MSc International Economic Relations -
Georgian Technical University
07.2008
BSc International Economic Relations - undefined
Georgian Technical University
Skills
Native Georgian
Training
- MEAL DPro: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning, Humanitarian Leadership Academy, 2021
- Monitoring and Evaluation, Udemy, 2019
- Train the Trainer Pro, Udemy, 2019
- European Standards of Human Rights, Association INTERLAW, 2015
- Social Media Marketing, TBC Bank, 2015
- Security Management Foundation Course, THESMA, 2014
- Training for Trainers, Centre for Training and Consultancy (CTC), 2014
- Advanced Advocacy Training, USAID, Partners Georgia, G-Pac, 2011
Publications
- Newspaper (be-monthly) “Together We Can”, Member of Directory Board AYEG, 2009
- Woman and Business, Expert, Co-author, 2009
- Report - State Social Assistance Program Participatory Monitoring in Tbilisi, Expert, Co-author, 2009
- Micro-Researches 2008, Expert, Co-author, 2008
- Fundraising Guide for Non-profit Organizations, Expert, Co-author, 2008
- Handbook for entrepreneurs, Expert, Co-author, 2008
- Report - State Social Assistance Program Participatory Monitoring in Adjara Region, Expert, Co-author, 2008
- Report - Survey findings of Georgian Business Environment, Expert, Co-author, 2008
- Monthly Journal - Georgian Business Today, Member of Directory Board AYEG, 2007
- European Union, European Neighborhood Policy and Georgia, Author, 2007
- Taxes and Tax System in Georgia, Expert, Co-Author, 2006
Timeline
Head of Programme
Danish Refugee Council South Caucasus (DRC SC)
01.2023 - Current
Business Tutor/Mentor, M&E Advisor
Innovation Support Foundation, GeoLab, UNDP
09.2021 - 12.2022
MEAL & Grants Manager
Danish Refugee Council South Caucasus
04.2021 - 01.2022
Executive Director/Trainer
Wise Development LTD (Training Centre)
01.2021 - 01.2013
Consultant and Trainer
Association of Young Economists of Georgia
01.2021 - 01.2013
Associated Professor
Caucasus University
09.2017 - 07.2021
Organizational Management Trainer
NDI
09.2017 - 11.2017
Business Development Expert
Disarmament and Nonviolence, Black Sea Trust
02.2017 - 11.2019
Evaluator of Local Self-Governance Index
Centre for Training and Consultancy (CTC), IDFI, OSGF
01.2017 - 12.2019
Business Expert/trainer
Public Advocacy, Ministry of Refugees and Accommodation, UNHCR
03.2016 - 02.2019
Project Coordinator -Civil Involvement for Better
CTC, UNDP
01.2016 - 12.2017
Project Administrator
Diadikasia Business Consultants S.A., European Union
01.2013 - 07.2014
Business Development Service Provider
Mercy Corps
01.2012 - 12.2014
Trainer of Fundraising & Proposal Writing
LEPL Children and Youth National Centre, World Bank
02.2011 - 12.2011
Invited Lecturer of Management and Business Administration
Ilia Chavchavadze State University
09.2009 - 07.2011
Head of Research Centre
Association of Young Economists of Georgia
01.2005 - 12.2012
Ph.D. - Economics
Georgian Technical University
04.2001 - 01.2012
Executive Leadership Program Completion -
Cornell University
MSc International Economic Relations -
Georgian Technical University
BSc International Economic Relations - undefined
Georgian Technical University
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