Nino (Nina) Korinteli
Tbilisi
Summary
Senior sociologist/research specialist/civic activist with 17+ years of experience in applied social research, policy analysis, and civil society strengthening across Georgia. Extensive experience in human rights, gender equality, education, healthcare, and social policy projects funded by the EU, USAID, the UN, and other international and local donors. Experience leading multi-sector research projects, engaging stakeholders, and advocating for evidence-based policies in transitional democracies, as well as the ability to translate complex qualitative and quantitative data into practical policy recommendations for public institutions and civil society actors.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Consultant / Civic Researcher
Tbilisi, Georgia
01.2025 - Current
- Conduct independent research - proposals, concept, tools, and analytical report design (based on qualitative and quantitative data);
- Deliver analytical outputs (including supporting civic initiatives and advocacy work);
- Provide data-driven recommendations;
- Collaborate with civil society actors on research-based policy inputs.
Researcher / Advocacy Officer
Women Fund “Sukhumi”
07.2021 - 12.2024
- Produced analytical reports and policy papers on gender equality and women's empowerment;
- Conducted mixed-methods research informing advocacy strategies;
- Presented findings to stakeholders and contributed to policy dialogue;
- Supported evidence-based advocacy campaigns in the area of women’s rights.
Independent Consultant – Analyst
Public Defender of Georgia (Ombudsman Office)
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Led and supported national-level research projects in human rights and social policy;
- Designed methodologies, surveys, and analytical frameworks for institutional studies;
- Produced policy-oriented analytical reports used in institutional decision-making.
- Key Projects:
- Gender and urban mobility assessment (with GIZ – ““Sustainable Urban Mobility in the South Caucasus”)
- Education system monitoring (“Kindergartens’ monitoring in Georgia”, “Human Rights Education”, “School Monitoring” Project (Evaluation of violence level ))
- Reintegration and foster care system evaluation (“Assessment of Reintegration and Foster Care Systems in Georgia”)
- Water, sanitation, and public service access assessments (“Water and Sanitation Problems Assessment at Georgian Schools”)
Training & Electoral Capacity Building Specialist
ASSOCIATION "HERA XXI"
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Designed and implemented qualitative and quantitative survey methodology trainings for fieldworkers and supervisors;
- Developed training curricula and manuals;
- Designed and implemented a qualitative research project, "Identification of safe abortion access barriers among women of reproductive age".
Expert Analyst
Institute of Social Studies and Analysis
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Managed and contributed to large-scale research projects across governance, healthcare, education, and socio-economic policy;
- Designed research instruments and led fieldwork teams;
- Delivered training for researchers and moderators;
- Coordinated donor-funded projects (EU, USAID, UNICEF, SDC, OXFAM, IFES, etc.)
- Produced policy reports and research outputs for international partners.
Central Election Commission of Georgia
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Designed and implemented national training programs for election administrators;
- Developed training curricula and manuals;
- Coordinated with international electoral assistance organizations.
Education
Political Science
Tbilisi School of Political Sciences
04-2026
Public Policy Analysis
Free University (with University of North Texas)
01-2018
Social Sciences Support Program
Open Society Georgia Foundation (Centre for Social Sciences)
01-2003
Sociology
Tbilisi State University
06-1997
Skills
- Policy & Applied Social Research (qualitative & quantitative)
- Civil Society & Democratic Governance
- Human Rights & Gender Equality Analysis
- Donor-funded Project Implementation (EU, USAID, UN, GIZ, SDC, IFES, KAS, UNAIDS, OXFAM, URC Georgia TTP, etc)
- Stakeholder Engagement & Institutional Cooperation
- Survey Design & Methodology Development
- Policy Paper Development & Advocacy
- Capacity Building & Training Facilitation
Certification
- Women Leadership Academy (EECMD) – Democracy & political participation (2024)
- UN Women / BTU – Full-Stack Development (HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Python, Flask/Django, React) (2025)
- WHO / University of Georgia – Global Health Diplomacy (2023)
- EaP Civil Society Facility – Stress management for CSOs (2023)
LANGUAGES
Georgian – Native
Russian – C1
English – B2/C1
Spanish – B1/B2
Timeline
Independent Consultant / Civic Researcher
01.2025 - Current
Researcher / Advocacy Officer
Women Fund “Sukhumi”
07.2021 - 12.2024
Training & Electoral Capacity Building Specialist
ASSOCIATION "HERA XXI"
01.2018 - 01.2020
Independent Consultant – Analyst
Public Defender of Georgia (Ombudsman Office)
01.2017 - 01.2021
Expert Analyst
Institute of Social Studies and Analysis
01.2009 - 01.2016
Central Election Commission of Georgia
01.2004 - 01.2007
Public Policy Analysis
Free University (with University of North Texas)
Social Sciences Support Program
Open Society Georgia Foundation (Centre for Social Sciences)
Political Science
Tbilisi School of Political Sciences
Sociology
Tbilisi State University