Nino Kobakhidze

Nino Kobakhidze is a seasoned professional with 22 years of international development experience, specializing in project management and business development.

She has a Master's degree in International Development with a concentration in Economic Development from the Georgian Institute of Public Affairs, along with a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature and a diploma in Law from Tbilisi State University.

Nino has held key positions such as Business Development Manager at Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA), Senior Development Specialist at Cardno Emerging Markets, and Director of Business Development at Droidan, Inc., among others.

Her expertise includes competency in new business development, proposal writing, project and program management, international development best practices, and managing large-scale projects with several major donors in Europe, Caucasus, Central Asia, and the Balkans.

She is a Certified Contracting/Agreement Officer's Representative for USG projects and possesses strong interpersonal, networking, and cross-cultural skills. Nino is fluent in English, Russian, and Georgian, and is willing to travel as needed for project engagements.