Mariam Jorjadze
Date of Birth: 04.06. 1960
CONTACT INFORMATION
Address: 16th Natveti, 3rd Delisi Street, 0177 Tbilisi, Georgia
Tel: (+995 32)53 64 85 (office)
Fax:(+995 32)53 64 87;
(+995 77)49 74 01 (mob.)
E-mail: director@elkana.org.ge
Web site: www.elkana.org.ge
RESUME OF EXPERIENCE
1. | My working experience have been focused into the areas of organic farming, ecology, biosafety, agricultural biodiversity and agricultural research for development |
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2. | I have dealt with non-government organisations, as well as Georgian government structures, local and international institutions working in the field of agrarian policy, research & development and agricultural biodiversity |
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Present , since May 2003 | Biological Farming Association «Elkana», Position: Director |
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June 2004 | UNDP/GEF financed project for Conservation and SustainableUse of Georgia’s Agricultural Diversity, Position: Co-ordinator |
September 2004 | Centre for Training and Consultancy, Georgia, Position: Chair of the Board |
Nov.02-May 03 | NGO representative (alternative) in the Global Forum for Agrarian Research (GFAR) |
Sept.02-March 03 | Biological Farming Association «Elkana»; Position: Head of PR Section |
Nov.01-March 03 | UNDP/GEF financed project (PDF-A phase) Conservation and Sustainable Use of Georgia’s Agrobiodiversity, Position: Co-ordinator |
March-May 2002 | Member of a Search Committee for Executive Secretary Selecting (Global Forum for Agricultural Research, Rome) |
Aug.96-Aug.02 | Biological Farming Association «Elkana», Position: International Relations and Information Co-ordinator |
1995 - 1996 | Design and Research Centre of Oil and Gas Department, Position: Interpreter |
1992 -1995 | Tbilisi State University, Biological Faculty, Ecology Depart. Position: Assistant lecturer |
1984 - 1987 | Design and Research Institute for Fruit and Vegetable Storage and Tinning of Ministry of Agriculture USSR; Position: Researcher |
ACADEMIC AND OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2006 | One-Day-Seminar in Frankfurt on EU Organic Agriculture Law by Hanspeter Schmidt, Attorney-at-law, May 4 GTZ workshop in Eschborn, Frankfurt on Retail marketing of organic products in Germany and developing countries – exchange of experiences and practical exercises, 13-14 February |
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2005 | FAO workshop on Knowledge circulation and generation: innovative advisory approached for small farmers in EU countries, 4-7 December |
2003 | Workshop on Traditional Knowledge, TRIPs and Biodiversity, India, Hyderabad, organised by EED, Germany |
2002 | Introductory course in organic farms’ inspection/certification (Daniel Vildozo, GTZ); |
2001 | Community Visioning and Strategic Planning Process (Partners for Democratic Change, Slovakia) |
2000 | Implications and Enforcement of Aarhus Convention in Caucasus (CENN, Georgia) |
1999 | MDF course - Institutional Development/Organisational Strengthening; CTC Training Course in Financial Management |
1998 | Skill-share on Genetic Engineering, UNED UK and ANPED, Hungary |
1987-1990 | Tbilisi State University, Biological Faculty; Specialisation – Biophysics; Postgraduate student. |
1977-1983 | Tbilisi State University, Biological Faculty; Specialisation – Biophysics; Student
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TECHINAL SKILS
Computer skills MS Office
Driving license
LANGUAGES
Georgian Native
English Fluent
Russian Fluent
HOBBIES
Travelling, cooking