Khatuna Epremidze

• Aligned departmental objectives with corporate -wide programmatic goals, ensuring cohesive approach.
• Championed continuous improvement within organization by embracing innovation and out-of-box thinking. Led implementation of largest cash operation globally with USD 600 mln. for 6.2 mln. beneficiaries
• Led cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals, fostering collaboration, communication and for delivering exceptional program outcomes within budget and time constraints.
• Evaluated program performance through comprehensive data analysis, driving continuous improvement efforts.
• Optimized resource allocation, ensuring successful completion of multiple concurrent projects.
• Mentored team members for professional development, resulting in increased productivity and job satisfaction.
• Utilized data-driven decision-making techniques to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Negotiated program contracts and agreements
• Coordinated budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
• Established strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders for collaborative problem-solving. And strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
• Designed customized training programs to enhance staff knowledge and skills in key areas of responsibility.
• Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Cultivated a collaborative work culture by encouraging open communication channels among team members which led increased job satisfaction rates amongst employees.

• Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks for food assistance operation for 800,000 beneficiaries in complex and insecure region
• Managed budgets and resources, optimizing allocation for maximum impact on programme objectives implemented through multiple cooperating partners.
• Established and monitored quality assurance standards to achieve operational excellence.
• Developed and executed strategic plans to align with Country Office organizational and programmatic goals.
• Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
• Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
• Resolved problems related to timely delivery of aid for 60% of beneficiaries, improved operations and provided exceptional service from 45% to 90% distribution rate

• Systematized and expanded the use of cash-based interventions across all operations of the region (Middle East, North Africa, Eastern Europe & Central Asia), with focus on building the capacity of the 18 Country Offices
• Advocated and coordinated work around mainstreaming CBIs across different functional units of organization focusing on necessary transformations within WFP institutional structures and processes are embraced.
• Support COs to develop portfolio of well-defined cash delivery arrangements, in collaboration with partners including private sector. Assists with implementation of CBI operational plans, promoting quality of CBIs in field operations.
• Lead cross-functional (Finance, IT, Supply Chain) technical teams, conducting missions to support operations with CBIs, including sector capacity assessments, modality selection through cost-effectiveness and contextual analysis, reviews of the assurance systems and programme performance.
• Represented WFP at key meetings both internally and with global partners at regional level, and ensures organization’s involvement in external technical partnerships and networks.

• Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets for 5 mln. USD value cash for asset project
• Implemented agile methodologies into program management processes, increasing adaptability in dynamic environments.
• Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential barriers to project success.
• Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and senior management..
• Improved program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving solutions.
• Optimized resource allocation, effectively balancing priorities and managing competing demands.
• Streamlined communication channels to facilitate efficient collaboration among team members and stakeholders and donor.
• Coached team members on professional development opportunities, contributing to improved overall performance.
• Led change management efforts, supporting staff through transitions and promoting buy-in for new initiatives.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms that supported budgetary constraints.

• Developed and executed strategic plans for achieving goals of operation (average USD 15 mln./year).
• Mentored staff members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
• Established key performance indicators and monitored progress towards meeting departmental objectives consistently.
• Promoted positive work environment by fostering open communication channels between team members at all levels within organization.
• Delivered impactful presentations to senior leadership on key accomplishments, challenges faced by country office and proposed action plans for addressing concerns proactively.
• Managed budgets, resources, and timelines effectively to ensure successful completion of all projects.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms while maintaining strong working relationships.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and maximize overall organizational performance.
• Developed and managed department budget to monitor financial performance and minimize expenses.
• Created and enforced department policies, procedures and standards to enhance efficiency and without compromising quality.

• Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
• Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Provided technical support to staff with necessary resources to carry out duties successfully.
• Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations.

Was responsible for the direct implementation of the relief programme in the specific geographic area - East Georgia.

Planned and oversaw the implementation of the distribution plans.
Recruited distribution personnel, estimated budget for each round of the project implementation; prepared expenditure versus actual budget;
Organized and supervised data collection, maintained statistics and reported on the programme implementation status;
Prepared information for country briefs, country profiles, and other related purposes;
Carried out advocacy/sensitization and information related tasks for project activities at different level.
Coordinated activities with local authorities and other actors in the same area of operation.

Set up just opened Field Office in security zone near Abkhazia.
Managed personnel, overseen administrative and financial issues, supervised office facilities.
Coordinated relief programmes for 100,000 internally displaced and other groups;