1. MS IRINA SAIDOVA - CURRICULUM VITAE
Proposed position in assignment: Public Relations and Communications Expert
1. Name of Staff: Irina Saidova
2. Date of birth: 7 July 1975
3. Nationality: Uzbekistan (Resident of Latvia)
4. Education:
Institution (Date from – Date to) Degree(s) or Diploma(s) Obtained
Chartered Institute of Public Relations, UK, 2014 Advance certificate in Public Relations and
communication
Moscow University of Service, Russia, 2005 - 2008 Master’s Degree in Economics and
Management (not completed due to
relocation to Europe)
Tashkent State University, Uzbekistan, 2000 - 2004 Bachelor in Finance and Credit
5. Language Skills: (Mark 1 to 5 for competence 5 being the highest)
Languages Reading Speaking Writing
Ukrainian 5 3 3
English 5 5 5
Russian 5 5 5
6. Membership in Professional Associations:
 Membership of Chartered Institute of Public Relations
7. Other Skills:
 Proven marketing and communications skills
 Fully conversant with MS Office
 Highly developed project administration skills
8. Present Position: Communications and Visibility Expert
9. Years within the Firm: 12
10. Key Qualifications (relevant to project):
Ms Saidova specialises in the design and implementation of communications and visibility campaigns,
with eight years of experience in the Ukraine’s transport sector. Since 2008 she has worked with the
Ministry of Infrastructure In Ukraine, under three EU financed technical assistance projects, as a
communication and visibility expert. As part of an on-going assignment “Support to the implementation of
the Transport Strategy of the Ukraine”, she has organised and implemented road safety campaigns in
Donetsk, Chernihiv and Zakarpattia region. She has also been responsible for the design and production
of dissemination material and for coordination with stakeholders. Irina has good knowledge of Ukrainian
and is fluent in English and Russian languages.
12. Specific country experience:
Country Date from – Date to
Ukraine 2008 - Present
Georgia Oct – Nov 2009
Azerbaijan 2005 - 2008
Tajikistan 2005 - 2006
Kazakhstan 2006
Uzbekistan 2003 - Present
13. Professional Experience Record (projects):
Date 2012 - 2015

2. MS IRINA SAIDOVA - CURRICULUM VITAE
Location Ukraine
Company Systra - Corporate Solutions
Position Communication and Visibility Expert
Description
EuropeAid /131043/C/SER/UA - “Support to the Implementation of the Transport
Strategy Ukraine”
Responsible for the design and implementation of project’s Communication and
Visibility strategy. The strategy is aimed at promoting the Transport Strategy of
Ukraine, developed with the help of the EU, and included a course of public lectures
at Transport Universities in Ukraine, a mobile exhibition at railway stations of the
biggest Ukrainian cities and an essay competition for transport students.
Achievements to date have included successful organisation of a number of
prominent events throughout Ukraine promoting the project and disseminating
relevant information to the general public on the EU’s support and actions in the
transport sector of Ukraine. This has included the organisation of a biofuel motor
rally and pilot projects on road safety in Donetsk, Chernihiv and Zakarpattia region.
Road Safety projects covered extensive information campaigns, various events in
cooperation with the Road Police Departments at schools, First Aid courses for
Police inspectors and university students, mobile exhibition of vehicle safety issues,
etc. Other achievements included design and production of dissemination materials,
coordinating media events, and cooperating with NGOs and project stakeholders.
Date 2015 – 2015
Location Ukraine
Company Human Dynamics
Position Communications and Visibility Expert
Description
Europeaid/131074/C/SER/UA – “Capacity Building of the State Agency for
Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation in Ukraine”
This project aimed at strengthening the overall capacity of State Agency for Energy
Efficiency and Energy Saving in Ukraine (SAEE). The project was a part of the
Sector Budget Support Programme (SBSP) titled “Support to the implementation of
Ukraine's Energy strategy in the area of energy efficiency and renewable sources of
energy”. Irina was responsible for organization of three major events – organization
together with the Agency the “International Investment Business Forum on energy
efficiency and renewable energy”, Closing Ceremony for MBA course for SAEE top
and middle level managers and Project Final Event. She was coordinating the
organization process, dealing with mass media, representatives of the SAEE,
Ministry of Energy and EUD, preparing the visibility materials, press releases, etc.
Date 2013 – 2016
Location Uzbekistan
Company Mott MacDonald
Position Technical Support Officer
Description
ADB Loan No. 2629-UZB - Expansion of Talimarjan Power Plant with the
construction of two combined-cycle plantswith a capacity of 450 MW" Project
Irina is a senior member of the Consortium team responsible for coordination
amongst stakeholders (EPC Contractors, Implementation Consultants, ADB and
Uzbekenergo). She is also providing technical support and is responsible for the
design and implementation of a document management system. The project
involves overseeing the design and construction of two major power generation
units in Uzbekistan.
Date 2010 - 2011
Location Ukraine
Company Systra
Position Communication and Visibility Expert
Description EuropeAid /124964/C/SER/UA - “Support to the Integration of Ukraine in the

3. MS IRINA SAIDOVA - CURRICULUM VITAE
Trans-European Transport Network TEN-T”
Irina participated in the communication and dissemination activities, including
drafting of press-releases and articles, liaison with mass media, organization of
interviews with transport authorities and project experts, preparation of
presentations, banners, folders, and maps. She also planned and successfully
implemented a pilot project for road safety in Odessa, including production of a
documentary film “Twenty minutes about life and death”.
Date 2008 – 2010
Location Ukraine
Company Corporate Solutions
Position Project Coordinator and Communication Specialist
Description
EuropeAid/126596/SER/UA - “Ukraine Port Development Feasibility Study”
Irina acted as the Project Coordinator and Communication Specialist on this project
that prepared feasibility studies for investment projects for three ports in the Odessa
region. Irina was responsible for liaison between Ukrainian public authorities and
international organisations and organising training sessions, workshops, seminars
and study tours, and preparing dissemination and visibility materials. Irina
successfully organised and led a study tour to three European countries for
representatives from the three ports and the Ministry of Transport and
Communications.
Date 2009
Location Georgia
Company Corporate Solutions
Position Event Organiser
Description
ADB TA No. RETA-36247 - “Enhancing Financial Disclosure Standards in
Transitional Economies, Regional Seminar”
The aim of this project was to strengthen financial disclosure standards in Armenia,
Georgia and Azerbaijan. The assistance was provided to the ministries of finance,
chambers of audit, professional accounting and auditing institutes and educational
institutions. Irina was responsible for organise the project’s Regional Seminar
where 80 professionals, including 9 invited international speakers, gathered in
Georgia for three days to define and agree strategies and action plans for the three
countries. This included the preparation of the agenda and material on the current
state of development in accounting and auditing in the three countries. Irina also
assisted the ADB with the preparation of a publication for the dissemination of the
results of the project. The publication is available for purchase through the ADB
website.
Date 2006 - 2008
Location Azerbaijan
Company Paisley University
Position Dissemination Expert
Description
EuropeAid/120683/C/SV/AZ – “The Introduction of International Financial
Reporting Standards in Azerbaijan – Phase II European Commission -
Introduction of IFRS in Azerbaijan”
Worked as a dissemination expert on this project which helped the Ministry of
Finance of Azerbaijan with reforming the country’s financial reporting system. Irina’s
specific role was the preparation of dissemination material, dissemination of project
results, organisation of training seminars and raising the profile of the project. This
included advising on the development of marketing measures and material and
overseeing the implementation of a project website for mass dissemination. The
latter included maintenance of the website and keeping its content up to date with
press releases, news and approved accounting law and standards.
Date 2003 - 2006

4. MS IRINA SAIDOVA - CURRICULUM VITAE
Location Uzbekistan
Company Unicon Consulting
Position Projects Administrator
Description
Irina was responsible for whole the documentation process in Tashkent office
related to the company projects in the region as well as organization the project’s
and company events, conferences, trainings, etc. Was preparing administration and
financial reports, updating company database.