Date and place of birth: november 05, 1971, Republic of Moldova
Marital status: married, two children
Studies:
The State Agricultural University of Moldova (SAUM)
Chisinau Moldova, 2000 – 2005, Economy faculty,
Doctoral dissertation in economics (defended on September 22, 2006), PhD
Thesis title: “Applying the European management experience to agricultural enterprises of the Republic of Moldova”
The State Agricultural University of Moldova
Chisinau Moldova, 1994 – 1999
Economy faculty, Specialization: management – economy
Diploma (Licensed), Manager – Economist
The Pedagogical School, Orhei
Orhei, Moldova 1986-1990
Diploma, Teacher for primary school, Educator
Professional activities:
November 14, 2019 - Minister of Agriculture and Regional Development
January 2017- present,
Adviser to the President on Agro-Industrial and Public Administration Issues
Responsibilities:
- Consultancy on a daily basis to the President of the Republic of Moldova in matters of agro-industry and food safety policy;
- Support and facilitate necessary dialogue between the President of RM and Local Public Authorities, required to establish agreed national priorities, with any supporting research and analysis as required;
- Assess the current institutional and regulatory framework in Moldova in terms of agro-industry and food safety policy;
- Assess the current institutional and regulatory framework in Moldova in terms of development and functioning of the agro-processing, including food safety policies;
- Provide recommendations and support the development of the normative framework in the mentioned segment. Recommendation on clear division of functions and responsibilities among Moldovan institutions should be considered;
March -December, 2016
Agri-food expert support to Moldovan Investment and Export Promotion Organization (MIEPO),
World Bank Competitiveness Enhancement Project (CEP II)
Responsibilities:
- Identifying, studying and reporting the key constraints to sector’s export capacity development;
- Maintaining working relationships with the companies and associations from the sector, government authorities, donors, and other stakeholders as necessary to facilitate the fulfillment of action plans and achievement of the MIEPO’ objectives;
- Analyze the training needs of the companies on agriculture export promotion of the agriculture product;
- Developing of the training programs to increase the export promotion capacities of the companies from agriculture sector;
- Supporting MIEPO management in setting/reviewing annual sector specific objectives;
- Recommending, advocating and developing programs, projects and action plans for increasing the export capacity of the sector;
- Leading the implementation of MIEPO’s sector specific programs, projects and action plans. Identifying potential sources of funding for such programs;
- Providing expert advice to assisted companies, pertaining to the sector, in developing their export ability and capacity;
- Providing expert advice to sector companies in entering new markets and integrating into international value chains;
- Monitoring & Evaluation of the performance of the assisted companies from the sector and propose any changes or additions required to ensure that the objectives will be achieved;
- Developing databases of local and foreign contacts, events and benchmarks relevant for the development of sector’s export capacity.
April 2011-February 2016
Deputy Chief of Party, Business Enabling Environment Activity Lead
Development Alternatives, Inc., Agricultural Competitiveness and Enterprise Development Project (ACED). USAID contractor.
Responsibilities:
- Carry out specific management functions according to ACED SOW.
- Consult with the COP on all aspects of project planning, implementation and management and assume responsibility for individual areas as assigned by the COP.
- Assume leadership role in the ACED team including serving as mentor to other members of the technical team.
- Serve as acting COP in the absence of the COP.
- Represent the project to government agencies, partner organizations and the media.
- Assist the COP with project reporting, such as regular reports required by USAID and other special reports as requested by USAID.
- Provide technical leadership and oversight to the team on Strengthening the Enabling Environment for High Value Agriculture.
- Manage the work and provide technical direction to international consultants and/or subcontractors as required.
February 2010-March 2011
National Consultant, support to Deputy Prime Minister Office, Minister of Economy in the field of agro industrial and food safety policies
World Bank Competitiveness Enhancement Project
Responsibilities:
- Assess the current institutional and regulatory framework in Moldova in terms of agro industry and food safety policy;
- Assess the current institutional and regulatory framework in Moldova in terms of development and functioning of the agro processing, including food safety policies;
- Provide recommendations and support the development of the normative framework in the mentioned segment. Recommendation on clear division of functions and responsibilities among Moldovan institutions should be considered;
- Consultancy on a daily basis to the Deputy Prime Minister in matters of agro industry and food safety policy;
- Support and facilitate necessary dialogue between the DPMO and line ministries, required to establish agreed national priorities, with any supporting research and analysis as required;
- Support analytical and planning capacity of the DPMO in development of strategy papers;
- Provide support to DPMO in organization of workshops, seminars, round tables in the designated segment.
February 2008 – November 2009
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry of the Republic of Moldova.
Responsible for:
- Directorate for Analysis, Monitoring and Policy Evaluation;
- Directorate for International relation and marketing;
- Directorate for finance and accounting;
- Division for administrating of state property;
- Division for science and education.
March 2008-2010
- Head of the administrating council of the joint stock company “Tutun CTC” SA;
- Head of the administrating council of the joint stock company “Combinatul de produse cerealiere CPC” SA;
- Head of the administrating council of the joint stock company “Viorica Cosmetics” SA;
December 2006 - February 2008
Chief of the Directorate for Analysis, Monitoring and Policy Evaluation
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry of the Republic of Moldova
- Elaboration of concepts, strategies, programs and national plans in the field of agriculture;
- Analyzing and endorsing the policy-documents elaborated by the Ministry;
- Implementation, monitoring and evaluation of sectorial and intersectorial politics’ impact, elaborated by the Ministry;
- Monitoring of the technical assistance and attraction of foreign investments;
- Contribution in the establishment of joint ventures and attraction of foreign investments for the modernization and implementation of new technologies in the organizations, institutions and enterprises subordinated to the Ministry.
March 2001 – December, 2006
Management Consultant of Savings and Credit Associations, (World Bank project).
The National Federation of Savings and Credit Associations, NGO
- Relations with the Government and policy promotion;
- Responsible for establishing professional relations with specialists from other structures of the microfinance system and with local and international consultants;
- Consulting the SCAC on diminishing the risks related to their activity, as a result of crediting of farm unites;
- Preparing courses and teaching materials for organizing of training seminars for the credit committee of SCAC on crediting of farm unites.
Farm Financial Management Consultant and training coordinator, (CNFA project)
The National Federation of Savings and Credit Associations, NGO
- Responsible for selecting and training of local trainers (specialists in agribusiness) in each SCAC;
- Coordinate the activity of local agricultural trainers;
- Development of a training program on Farm Financial Management and business planning for private farmers;
- Collaboration with USA volunteers through the mediation of CNFA.
September 2006--present
Lecturer The State Agricultural University of Moldova
- Development of a training course on International Agribusiness Management and Management of agricultural enterprises;
- Organizing the lessons;
August 1999 - August, 2000
Taxation inspector TheState Fiscal Inspectorate of Chisinau County
- Responsible for implementing of the cash control machines.
- Responsible for settling of the problems (complaints) emerging between economic agents and the local fiscal offices and solving them
September 2000 - July, 2001
Lecturer Police Academy
- Development of a training course on Commercial Law and Legal basis of entrepreneurial activity
- Organizing the lessons
August 1990 – August, 1994
Teacher Village Boarding School
- Teaching for primary school
- Responsible for the life and health of the children
Languages: Romanian, English, Russian
