Tamar Khomasuridze
Tbilisi,Georgia
Summary
Experienced professional with more than 35 years of experience in sexual and reproductive health, with strong leadership, partnerships building, managerial, and problem-solving capabilities. Possesses deep knowledge of health systems and regulations across EECA countries, complemented by comprehensive understanding of SRHR stakeholders and UN organisations' mandates. Skilled in advocacy and communication with a proven ability to navigate complex health systems while driving impactful results.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
38
38
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
UNFPA Regional SRH Advisor for EECA
UNFPA, RO for Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Istanbul, Türkiye
2013.12 - 2026.03
- Strategic leadership and management of the UNFPA SRH regional programme portfolio for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA);
- Leading the UNFPA's Regional and Country SRH teams' strategic interventions with specific focus on SRH policy, advocacy, innovation, research and knowledge management;
- Provided advisory support and technical expertise to EECA country offices, governments, NGOs, professional societies and technical institutions to develop and implement national SRH policies and programmes in the areas of SRH, including maternal health, cervical cancer prevention, family planning, youth and adolescent health, STIs, infertility, climate change etc.
- Serve as a key UNFPA spokesperson and expert providing advocacy and strategic advise on SRHR to member states, UNFPA HQs and interagency task forces.
- Initiated and managed innovative multisctoral multicountry regional networks, including the Regional Alliance for Cervical cancer prevention in EECA"
- Initiated and managed regional partnerships for innovative digital health programmes, creating the regional digital training platforms for health providers (cervical cancer prevention, family planning, SRH policies) and creating the content for multilingual mobile apps for women.
- Coordinated UNFPA's Regional cooperation with UN agencies in the area of health, initiated and coordinated the UNFPA/WHO regional joint programme on SRH since 2016.
- Served as a member of the editorial board and developed the concept of digitalisation of "Entre Nous", the leading SRH regional magazine, contributed to SRH global and regional technical documents and published the articles in international journals (cervical cancer, maternal health, health systems, adolescent SRH etc)
- Established strong thematic partnerships between EECA countries and leading international institutions (more than 20 organisations) to accelerate the knowledge management and institutional capacity building.
- Initiated and coordinated more than 15 regional, multicountry surveys for evidence informed policies' development in the area of cervical cancer prevention, maternal health, obstetric violence, family planning, midwifery, SRH commodities' supply chains, COVID impact etc.
- Organised multiple regional and global high-level meetings, forums and conferences and initiated the preparation/adoption of several declarations and calls to action in the area of cervical cancer prevention, maternal health, obstetric violence, midwifery, universal health coverage, SRH policies and cervices etc.
Head of the UNFPA Office in Georgia
UNFPA
Tbilisi, Georgia
2004.07 - 2013.11
- Assumed both managerial and technical tasks at the country, regional and global levels, including the management of the UNFPA Georgia Office programme and staff, leading the advocacy, research and high level policy dialogue, as well as resource mobilization efforts;
- Participated in UNFPA initiatives at the global level, participated in different taskforces and undertook several international managerial and technical assignment missions to HQs and COs.
- Worked at the UNFPA ED Office as the General Coordinator of UNFPA Global Meeting 2010.
- Initiated and managed the Cervical Cancer Screening programme pilot in 2006-2008 and the national programme for cervical and Breast Cancers Prevention in Georgia 2008-2013, awarded by European Parliament with "Pearl of Wisdom" in January 2009
- Initiated and managed the "Black Sea Coalition for Breast and Cervical Cancers' Prevention" (2009-2015)
- Initiated and managed the nationwide SRH surveys in Georgia
- Conceptualised and managed two multicountry large scale programmes for South Caucasus: "RH Health Initiative for Youth in South Caucasus" and "Preventing GBV in South Caucasus"
UNFPA National Programme Officer
UNFPA
Tbilisi, Georgia
1999.03 - 2004.07
- Assumed managerial and technical functions including the opening and management of the UNFPA/Georgia office, recruitment and supervision of staff, development and supervision of UNFPA programme, participation in high level policy dialogue and negotiations with government, private sector and international organizations.
- Initiation and management of the SRH Mobile Teams Programme for Georgia (2000)
- Integration of new digital solutions in national Census
- Social Marketing programme in Georgia
- SRH education programme of your in Summer Camps
- "Talking to Women about Health"- UNFPA programme with the First Lady of Georgia
Ob/Gyn, RH Specialist at the Dept. of Adolescents' RH, RH trainer
Zhordania Scientific-Research Institute, Human Reproduction
Tbilisi, Georgia
1989.09 - 1999.03
- Worked as a researcher and doctor in the area of SRH at the hospital and out-patient clinic, including the department of the adolescents SRH;
- Conducting lectures in SRH for the students of the OB/GYN and RH training centers of the State University
UNFPA/WHO Project consultant
UNFPA
Tbilisi, Georgia
1996.10 - 1999.01
- Worked for UNFPA/WHO project “Strengthening the RH Services in Georgia” as a consultant for SRH service providers' training and youth SRH.
- Developed IEC materials on RH issues for youth and women, coordinated and facilitated training of service providers and the counselors of the local and international organisations;
- Organised several national and international level meetings, supported by UNFPA in Georgia, including the National Forum in Georgia in 1997.
RH Consultant and Master Trainer for Former Soviet Counties
AVSC International (EngenderHealth at present)
NYC, USA
1993.09 - 1997.09
- As the consultant and master trainer worked for several projects in the countries of Eastern Europe and Central Asia, conducting the workshops and training courses for trainers and RH service providers;
- Planned and facilitated of RH Training Courses for Service providers, conducting the conferences, workshops and on-job trainings for RH service providers;
- participated in advocacy and policy dialogue with governments representatives, health care officials and managers.
Nurse
Zhordania Scientific-Research Institute of Human Reproduction
Tbilisi, Georgia
1983.09 - 1984.08
- Work at the department of Infertility, assisting in laboratory research: department of microbiology and clinical immunology
Education
Post-graduate degree/Master's degree - Health & health sciences, MD. OB/GYN, Reproductive Health
Zhordania Institute of Human Reproduction
Georgia 1989.09 - 1990.09
University degree/Bachelor's degree - Health & health sciences, Medical Doctor, Medicine
Tbilisi State Medical University
Georgia 1984.09 - 1989.08
Diploma of Higher Education - Foreign languages, English
Institute of Foreign Languages (Ilia State University at Present)
Georgia 1983.09 - 1984.07
Doctor of Medicine - Health & health sciences, Medicine, Reproductive Health
Academy of Science of Georgia
Georgia 1992.05 - 1997.04
Different trainings in Health, SRHR, cervical cancer, MCH, communication, management, leadership
More than 25 trainings completed at leading universities
2000.01 - 2026.03
Skills
Languages: Georgian, English, Russian (UN language proficiency certificates)
Computer proficiency: Advanced (UN licensing certificate)
Leadership and management skills
Advocacy and communication skills
Good knowledge of health systems and SRHR stakeholders in EECA Region
UN operations and mandates knowledge
Certification
- UNFPA Leadership Certificate, Date awarded: 2015-11
- Procurement & supply chain management, Date awarded: 2014-09
- Professional area: Change management, Cranfield University, Date awarded: 2013-11
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
UNFPA Regional SRH Advisor for EECA
UNFPA, RO for Eastern Europe and Central Asia
2013.12 - 2026.03
Head of the UNFPA Office in Georgia
UNFPA
2004.07 - 2013.11
Different trainings in Health, SRHR, cervical cancer, MCH, communication, management, leadership
More than 25 trainings completed at leading universities
2000.01 - 2026.03
UNFPA National Programme Officer
UNFPA
1999.03 - 2004.07
UNFPA/WHO Project consultant
UNFPA
1996.10 - 1999.01
RH Consultant and Master Trainer for Former Soviet Counties
AVSC International (EngenderHealth at present)
1993.09 - 1997.09
Doctor of Medicine - Health & health sciences, Medicine, Reproductive Health
Academy of Science of Georgia
1992.05 - 1997.04
Post-graduate degree/Master's degree - Health & health sciences, MD. OB/GYN, Reproductive Health
Zhordania Institute of Human Reproduction
1989.09 - 1990.09
Ob/Gyn, RH Specialist at the Dept. of Adolescents' RH, RH trainer
Zhordania Scientific-Research Institute, Human Reproduction
1989.09 - 1999.03
University degree/Bachelor's degree - Health & health sciences, Medical Doctor, Medicine
Tbilisi State Medical University
1984.09 - 1989.08
Diploma of Higher Education - Foreign languages, English
Institute of Foreign Languages (Ilia State University at Present)
1983.09 - 1984.07
Nurse
Zhordania Scientific-Research Institute of Human Reproduction
1983.09 - 1984.08