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Davit Geladze

Davit Geladze

International Relations & Policy Professional | Project Manager | Specialist In Public Administration
Vienna

Summary

Highly skilled professional with a Master's degree from Central European University (CEU), Vienna, and extensive experience in international relations, policy reform, and project management across public and NGO sectors. Led high-level governmental policy reforms in Georgia (2024–2025), with a proven track record in driving complex initiatives and securing international funding. Experienced in high-stakes communication, including speechwriting for the Minister of Health and Social Affairs of Georgia for UN summits and drafting official reports to international organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, full-cycle project management, and fostering international collaboration while ensuring alignment with global standards and obligations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Independent Researcher

Central European University (CEU) Foundation
06.2025 - Current

Awarded a CEU Foundation grant for a one-year independent research project on the role of international organizations (EU, WB, EBRD, IRENA, UNDP) in supporting transitions in Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan, using a qualitative document analysis within the Multi-Level Perspective framework.

Head of the International Partners Relation Unit

Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons From the Occupied Territories, Labour, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia
06.2023 - 08.2024

Managed international relations and policy reforms in the healthcare, social, migration, and labor sectors, including international collaborations. Drafted speeches and reports for government bodies and international organizations in these areas. Organized donor meetings, coordinated international projects and agreements, and served as the secretariat for the Grants Commission. Ensured compliance with EU integration requirements.

Chief Specialist of International Relations Unit

Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons From the Occupied Territories, Labour, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia
02.2023 - 06.2023

Managed the Ministry's relations with international and donor organizations, including coordinating meetings and agreements. Oversaw Grants Commission secretariat functions and communication with public and private entities. Coordinated migration issues, UN agency information, and ensured EU integration compliance.

Training Administrator

LEPL - Training Center of Justice of Georgia
10.2022 - 02.2023

Responsible for planning and implementing the full training cycle—from inception to execution—including budget monitoring and curriculum development for both the public and NGO sectors. Successfully delivered over 100 trainings and workshops while maintaining effective communication with local and international partners.

Grant Proposal Manager

Foreign Policy Council
03.2020 - 10.2022

Responsible for identifying donor organizations, writing and submitting grant proposals, and implementing projects.

Project Director

Project "Europe More Opportunity"
10.2020 - 06.2021

As Project Director for "Europe - More Opportunities" (funded by Open Society Georgia Foundation, $15,000 USD), I conceptualized, proposed, and led an initiative raising awareness about the Georgia-EU Association Agreement. This involved organizing meetings in 60 Georgian villages, benefiting 2,000 individuals, and engaging 25 students. I oversaw the project team, served as the main trainer, and managed all reporting to the donor.

Project Director

More Europe in the Mountains
05.2019 - 02.2020

As Project Director for "More Europe in the Mountains" (Open Society Georgia Foundation, $13,000 USD), I conceptualized and led an initiative raising awareness about NATO-EU and European values in Georgia's mountainous regions, engaging over 2,500 youth across 49 schools. I supervised the project team, served as main trainer, and managed all donor reporting.

Education

Master of Public Policy -

Central European University (CEU)
Vienna
04.2001 -

Double Degree: Master of Political Science -

University of Wroclaw (UWr)
Wroclaw, Poland
04.2001 -

Double Degree: Master of Public Administration -

Georgian Institute of Public Affairs (GIPA)
Tbilisi, Georgia
04.2001 -

Erasmus Exchange Program Student (One Semester) - Political Science

University of Salzburg
Salzburg, Austria
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Social Sciences - International Relations

Caucasus University
Tbilisi, Georgia
04.2001 -

Skills

Critical thinking

Certification

Training of Trainers (ToT) Certificate

Timeline

Independent Researcher

Central European University (CEU) Foundation
06.2025 - Current

Head of the International Partners Relation Unit

Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons From the Occupied Territories, Labour, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia
06.2023 - 08.2024

Chief Specialist of International Relations Unit

Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons From the Occupied Territories, Labour, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia
02.2023 - 06.2023

Training of Trainers (ToT) Certificate

01-2023

Training Administrator

LEPL - Training Center of Justice of Georgia
10.2022 - 02.2023

Certificate of Participation – University of Lausanne Summer School ""Territorial Challenges and Opportunities for Multicultural Democracies"

07-2022

Certificate of Participation – You LEAD Project Supported by the International Republican Institute (IRI)

06-2022

Certificate of Participation – Project "Civic Education and Promotion of Peace" Organized by Caucasian House in collaboration with International Alert.

07-2021

Project Director

Project "Europe More Opportunity"
10.2020 - 06.2021

Certificate of Participation – Caucasus University’s Internal Student Scientific Conference

06-2020

Grant Proposal Manager

Foreign Policy Council
03.2020 - 10.2022

Project Management Certificate

03-2020

Project Director

More Europe in the Mountains
05.2019 - 02.2020

Master of Public Policy -

Central European University (CEU)
04.2001 -

Double Degree: Master of Political Science -

University of Wroclaw (UWr)
04.2001 -

Double Degree: Master of Public Administration -

Georgian Institute of Public Affairs (GIPA)
04.2001 -

Erasmus Exchange Program Student (One Semester) - Political Science

University of Salzburg
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Social Sciences - International Relations

Caucasus University
04.2001 -
Davit GeladzeInternational Relations & Policy Professional | Project Manager | Specialist In Public Administration