Aydan Gurbanova
Baku
Summary
Experienced environmental consultant with more than five years of experience in international NGOs and the private sector, mostly in the area of research, policy making, consulting, and communication, with a main focus on analyzing environmental, social, and governance issues across a variety of sectors, including energy, agriculture, mining, transportation, and others. Proficient in preparing and optimizing sustainability reports, analyses, communication materials, as well as research and policymaking.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant – Climate change and Sustainability services
Ernst & Young Global Ltd Company
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Researched and analyzed environmental and social risks of different industries (e.g, agriculture, oil and gas, bank sector, etc.) and provided research-based advices on the mitigation of those impacts
- Prepared numerous project proposals on ESG advisory for potential clients
- Prepared quantitative and qualitative information requests for clients to support data collection process
- Analyzed and reviewed quantitative and qualitative data to identify unusual fluctuations and completeness of data
- Identified audit scope and executed substantive audit procedures (review of supporting data and evidence to verify correctness of selected indicators)
- Prepared/optimized sustainability reports for clients
Lecturer
Baku Engineering University
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Taught the “Environmental Economics” course
Research and Communication Specialist - remote
Clean Air Action Group NGO
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Worked within Clean Cities Campaign project as a partner from Hungary
- Worked within the European Climate Initiative (EUKI) project as a partner from Hungary
- Researched and prepared the policy recommendations for the improvement of public transport in Budapest on GHG emissions, electric vehicles, soil sealing, soil and water pollution, environmental noise and health issues, and other social issues
- Communicated with the international partners on follow-up issues and engaged new partners to the Clean Cities Campaign
- Contributed to the formulation, review and translation of the policy documents
- Represented the organization on webinars, making presentations
Intern on Climate Policy – remote
UNDP Climate and Resilience Team, IRH, EU4Climate project
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Assisted with communication materials – writing descriptions for press releases and other media files
- Prepared country profiles, and other EU4Climate handouts
- Analyzed and calculated the National GHG Inventory Data and prepared graphs on GHG emissions of EaP countries
- Co-moderated a workshop on the development of a National GHG Emissions Inventory System in EaP countries and EU4Climate Steering Committee
Research Assistant (Intern) - remote
Greenpeace EU Collaboration Hub
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Reviewed and transformed Greenpeace’s internal training documents focusing on organizational mission, and priority environmental issues
- Prepared presentations, quizzes and content for a training video, all intended to educate and prepare EU Greenpeace Staff
- Prepared information and research materials for the EU Collaboration Hub trainings and meetings
Project Assistant, ‘Citizen Science to Improve Air Quality’ project
Clean Air Action Group NGO
03.2019 - 11.2020
- Prepared a media plan, presentations, press releases, social media posts and website content to raise awareness about the project
- Wrote the project proposal for a grant supported by the European Commission and EU-Russia Civil Society Forum
- Researched the themes such as air quality, public transport and health issues in different European cities
- Prepared interim and final reports of the project
- Contributed to the formulation, review and translation of the policy recommendations for the improvement of public transport in Saint Petersburg
- Communicated with the partners in Saint Petersburg on follow-up issues
Education
MS - Environmental Sciences and Policy
Central European University
06.2021
MA - Tourism Management
Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences - MATE
06.2018
BA - Translation (Spanish-Russian)
Azerbaijan University of Languages
06.2016
Skills
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management skills
- Research skills
- IT skills
Timeline
Consultant – Climate change and Sustainability services
Ernst & Young Global Ltd Company
02.2023 - 03.2024
Lecturer
Baku Engineering University
09.2022 - 02.2023
Research and Communication Specialist - remote
Clean Air Action Group NGO
07.2022 - 02.2023
Intern on Climate Policy – remote
UNDP Climate and Resilience Team, IRH, EU4Climate project
01.2022 - 07.2022
Research Assistant (Intern) - remote
Greenpeace EU Collaboration Hub
01.2021 - 04.2021
Project Assistant, ‘Citizen Science to Improve Air Quality’ project
Clean Air Action Group NGO
03.2019 - 11.2020
MA - Tourism Management
Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences - MATE
BA - Translation (Spanish-Russian)
Azerbaijan University of Languages
MS - Environmental Sciences and Policy
Central European University
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