Grigore Guzun
Chisinau,Republic of Moldova
Summary
Over three years of experience in the international relations and development sectors, with professional proficiency in Romanian, English, Russian, and French. Experience includes programme design and implementation, emergency preparedness and response, cooperating partner management with INGOs, government institutions, and UN agencies, as well as international relations and policy analysis.
Specialized in programme implemenation, governance, institutional engagement, and strategic partnerships.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Expert in International & Political Economy
WatchDog.md Community
Chisinau, Chișinău Municipality
2023.07 - Current
- I conduct research and analysis on international institutions, politics, and security issues, authoring policy papers and op-eds, and providing expert commentary in media and public discussions to promote understanding of global developments.
Programme & Policy Officer
United Nations World Food Programme
Cairo, Egypt
2024.11 - 2025.05
- I provided operational support across the MENAEE region through emergency deployments, development of oversight tools, and SOP drafting, while also coordinating with cross-functional teams and leading capacity-building initiatives to enhance programme quality and readiness.
- I contributed to regional policy research and papers, providing technical inputs to corporate guidance and supporting partnerships and governance processes that strengthened accountability and strategic decision-making.
Programme & Policy Officer
United Nations World Food Programme
Chisinau, Moldova
2024.03 - 2024.10
- I established the Cooperating Partner Management Department from the ground up by creating all core documentation and operational frameworks.
- I developed and managed partnerships with INGOs/NGOs, government institutions, and other stakeholders by providing strategic guidance, chairing working groups, supporting capacity-building initiatives, and identifying future collaboration opportunities.
Programme Associate
United Nations World Food Programme
Chisinau, Moldova, Moldova
2022.05 - 2024.03
- Ensured effective collaboration and coordination with cooperating partners, NGOs, and government institutions to enable the timely and efficient delivery of assistance, through continuous engagement, project monitoring, and facilitation of field missions.
- Led on all aspects of partnership management, including guidance on agreements, MoUs.
Education
Executive Degree - Foreign Service
European Academy of Diplomacy
Warsaw, Poland 2022.09 - 2023.10
Master of Arts - European Studies
Tbilisi State University
Tbilisi, Georgia 2020.09 - 2022.07
Master of Arts - Tax and Financial Law
Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova
Chisinau, Moldova 2019.09 - 2021.06
Bachelor of Arts - Political Sciences
Moldova State University
Chisinau, Moldova 2016.09 - 2019.06
Micro Degree - Digital Governance
Tallinn Technical University
Tallinn, Estonia 2023.09 - 2024.02
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Political environment sensitivity
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Foreign policy proficiency
- International relations awareness
- Media relations mastery
- Project lifecycle expertise
- Budgeting oversight
Languages
Romanian
Native
English
Fluent
Russian
Advanced
French
Elementary
Timeline
Programme & Policy Officer
United Nations World Food Programme
2024.11 - 2025.05
Programme & Policy Officer
United Nations World Food Programme
2024.03 - 2024.10
Micro Degree - Digital Governance
Tallinn Technical University
2023.09 - 2024.02
Expert in International & Political Economy
WatchDog.md Community
2023.07 - Current
Executive Degree - Foreign Service
European Academy of Diplomacy
2022.09 - 2023.10
Programme Associate
United Nations World Food Programme
2022.05 - 2024.03
Master of Arts - European Studies
Tbilisi State University
2020.09 - 2022.07
Master of Arts - Tax and Financial Law
Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova
2019.09 - 2021.06
Bachelor of Arts - Political Sciences
Moldova State University
2016.09 - 2019.06