Elmira R. Galiyeva

27, Tulebayeva St, Apt. #35,
Almaty 050004, Kazakhstan
Tel: +7 (327) 234 7840, +7-777-317 4717
E-mail: elle.ja.roc@gmail.com

 

Summary of Qualifications:

• Master of Development Administration with over six years of direct experience in NGO management, consulting, research and education.
• FSA/Muskie Fellowship award for graduate studies sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.
• Training in organizational development, strategic management and networking.
• Knowledgeable in international development programs, proposal writing and evaluation techniques.
• Quick learner with ability to grasp new ideas. Native Russian speaker fluent in English.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Lotus, Power Point, Internet navigation, basic Web Design techniques.
• Energetic and self-motivated team player. Proven ability to work in both independent and team environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to relocate and travel.

 

Professional Experience:

April 2006-Present: JA Worldwide, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Chief of Party

• Oversee and manage JA Worldwide Project implementation.
• Oversee all field operations in Central Asia (five JA Member Nations and Regional Operating Center) including personnel and financial management.
• Serve as key liaison with USAID/CAR and attend meetings with USAID representatives and designated officials.
• Oversee and manage programmatic relations with strategic international partners located in Central Asia and other countries.

December 2004 –March 2006: JA Worldwide, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Regional Program Coordinator

• Develop programmatic Policies and Procedures, Monitoring and Evaluation Guide
• Coordinate regional events in JA Central Asia and the Caucasus
• Coordinate reporting, organizational and programmatic M&E
• Administer JA Global Business Ethics program, including technical support, training and

     editing of program materials.

June 2003- September 2004: Urban Institute, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Program Associate

• Coordinate housing projects: organize workshops and study-tours for housing associations.
• Provide information on forms and methods of housing management and on changes in housing legislation.
• Oversee housing grant projects.
• Coordinate UI technical assistance to Government Working Group on housing policy.

October 2002-May 2003: Forum of Migrant NGOs, Moscow, RF

Development Advisor

• Write grant proposals; consult NGOs on project writing, fundraising, monitoring and evaluation.
• Advise on development policy of the Forum; assist in PR campaigns.
• Develop a strategy for the Swiss Embassy program “Liberty Road”.

June-August, 2001: Aga Khan Foundation USA, Washington, D.C.

Intern

• Conducted structural analysis of Food Aid and Reconstruction in Tajikistan project proposals;
• Conducted Health and Education in Developing Countries information research;
• Assisted Executive and Office Administrators.

May-June, 2001: Amnesty International USA, Washington, D.C.

Intern at Europe and the Middle East Legislation Department

• Analyzed evidence on legal cases in Russia and developed a set of arguments;
• Researched and translated related legal documentation from Russian into English.

1999-2000: Central Asia Sustainable Development Information Network (CASDIN), Kazakhstan

Pavlodar Affiliate Coordinator

• Managed regional programs of the leading Kazakhstani NGO SO;
• Developed and conducted training seminars;
• Consulted NGOs on organizational development, strategic planning, proposal writing, etc.

Volunteer Experience:

1998-1999: Pavlodar Center for English Projects (PEPC)

President

• Coordinated the projects of the Center, managed finances;
• Facilitated grant proposal development;
• PEPC received two grants on the projects: Environmental English Summer Camp and Information Enhancement through computer technology.

Consulting:

2004: UNDP Poverty Alleviation Unit

• In partnership with an international consultant conduct an evaluation of UNDP program in the Semipalatinsk region.

Publications:

2007: NGO Management Toolbox (personnel management, monitoring and evaluation, training)
2005: UNDP Semipalatinsk Program Outcomes. Evaluation Report

Education:

2000 – 2002: Western Michigan University, Michigan, USA
Master of Development Administration (MDA)

1993-1997: Pavlodar State University, Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Undergraduate Degree in English Pedagogy