PANAGIOTA KOURI

Curriculum Vitae

Personal Details

Name Dr. PANAGIOTA KOURI

Address Smirnis 26– N.Erithraia - 14671 – Athens - Hellas

Telephone 0030 6944 688390 - 00302108134944

Fax 00302108134944

E-mail panakouri@gmail.com

Nationality Greek

Date of birth 10-11-1966

Education

10/2001 - 12/2007

PhD in Strategic Transport Management, London Metropolitan University - UK

09/2001 - 06/2002

Postgraduate Diploma in Technical & Vocational Training & Education

Paedagogic Studies, Athens University - Hellas

09/1992 - 09/1993

MSc in Transport Economics & Management, University of Wales/

College Cardiff - U.K.

09/1985 - 11/1991

Bsc in Public Administration & Political Science, National & Kapodestrian

University of Athens - Hellas
2nd major International relations & European Law

Certificates/Training

12/02/2007 - 15/05/2007 Media Communicator, Leo Bernett - Athens - Greece

23/04/2005 - 03/03/2006 Certified Lead Accessor/Qualification Auditor in Quality Systems

EN13816 (Transportation – Logistics & Services – Public Passenger

Transport – Service Quality Definition, Targeting & Measurement),

Wagener & Herbst GmbH - Germany

03/09/2005 - 20/12/2005 Management for Managers, Economic University of Athens

03/04/2005 - 17/07/2005 Trainers' training, Economic University of Athens _ Greece

15/05/1994 - 15/07/1994 Certified Auditor/Lead Auditor for Practical Auditing, ISO Standards –

Quality Management Assessment & Registration of Quality

Management Systems to ISO 9000 & ISO 10011-1,

Alan A. Griffin Associates – Kite Systems International Ltd - UK

12/01/1994 - 12/06/1994 Certificate in Community Law, Hellenic Railways Organization

09/10/1991 - 18/12/1991 Certificate in Public Relations, Hellenic Center for Public Relations,

Athens - Greece

18/09/1985 - 20/06/1986 Certificate in Sales, Promotion & Control, Olympic Airways

Positions

02/2014 - --- Head of Unit, Jean Monnet Center of Excellence, National & Kapodestrian University

of Athens

Head of New Programs & Strategy Development Division

Role: Strategic development, monitoring market needs, proposal development, project implementation, resource allocation, introducing new educational & vocational training programs, capacity building, European Union policies’ dissemination, activities’ coordination, developing sustainability policies, project eligibility and prioritization, etc

05/2014 - 05/2015 Technical Advisor, USAID-Civilian Technical Assistance Programme (CTAP)

Afghanistan, Ministry of Public Works/Ministry of Finance

Role: Advise the Minister, the CEO of the Afghanistan Railway Authority & the Top Level Management on the development of national policies & strategies , laws and regulations, intergovernmental & international agreements for the development of trade & transport corridors, border crossing facilitation, the foundation of the National Railway Authority, Monitoring and evaluating operations, needs assessment , strategic planning for developing the national railway development plan, investment plan & regulatory issues, Develop State policy & regional development strategy, Monitoring investment plan & government reform program, Negotiating with donors for the effective implementation of the development plan - investment plan assessment, designing prioritization process/project eligibility, Develop the corporate rail business strategy & planning, create mechanisms for assessing potential market opportunities, Monitor regional & local economic & political developments for positioning the state in the regional market and on the regional corridors’ development, Preparing TORS, EOIs, RFPS, etc, Representing the Ministry in meetings and negotiations with stakeholders, donors, banks, intergovernmental authorities, international organizations, NGOs & customers, Capacity building, Training, mentoring & coaching counterparts on how to develop new strategies & policies, to contact potential customers, Design, apply, monitor & evaluate projects, develop & evaluate feasibility and cost/benefit studies, cooperate & align operational support, project implementation, On-job-training national counterparts, developing policies and regulations, contact economic analysis, comprehensive economic, environmental and operational reviews connected to national policy, conduct analysis of business opportunities, develop business sustainable business plans, etc

06/2011 - 06/2013 COMMERSA SA Athens,

City Erbil Kurdistan Region – Iraq

Capacity Development Director

Conducting area assessments & research to determine the region’s training and assistance needs, developing tailored capacity development plans to satisfy particular needs in areas such as strategic management, program management, information management, trade development, external relations and communications, internal governance, etc, Adapting & developing appropriate capacity development materials and training activities, innovative training concepts, methodologies, and strategies, including communities of practice and e-learning, Providing training, coaching, mentoring and technical assistance to NGOs and local institutions in organizational development topics such as strategic management, program management, information management, external relations and communications, and internal governance, Conducting site visits and preparing detailed status reports, Holding regular debriefing meetings to report successes and challenges, Developing and implementing workshops and seminars facilitating wide representation and participation, collaborating with other relevant project managers for avoiding duplication & safeguarding sustainability, communicating with media for increasing the visibility of our projects and disseminating our capacity development targets.

07/2013 – 05/2014 Strategy & New Project Development Director,

APK S.A. –Athens

Role: Identifying new business opportunities, Enacting business development process by developing tools and reports (e.g., business case development), and governance model (e.g., for go/no-go decisions), Analyze possible strategic alliances and potential markets, defining target markets, Gathering and prioritizing existing business development initiatives, Facilitating business cases development for commercial and financial assessment of selected business ideas, Monitoring & managing business development - identification, qualification, proposal and closing, development process, project implementation, Planning, directing and coordinating activities such as engineering, procurement, construction and start-up of designated capital and major construction & maintenance project(s) to ensure goals or objectives of engineering-related projects are completed within prescribed timeframe and funding parameters. Provide strategic project management expertise and guidance, Managing projects, ensuring all projects conform to all regulations and policies, project financing, Directing and coordinating internal and external resources assigned to projects, Preparing regular and timely progress and cost reports, Managing process of project completion, acceptance and closure, Working with sales, operations, and maintenance to maintain customer requirements while implementing projects, Working with management team in developing sustainable resolutions, identifying and prioritizing capital projects, Developing procurement plans for projects, project request, EOIs & RFPs, training personnel handling capital projects, Directing business development strategies, Conducting area assessments & research to determine the region’s development needs, Developing tailored capacity development plans to satisfy particular needs in areas such as strategic management, project management, information management, external relations and communications, internal governance, etc, Conducting site visits and preparing detailed status reports, Holding regular debriefing meetings to report successes and challenges, Developing and implementing workshops and seminars facilitating wide representation and participation, collaborating with other relevant project managers for avoiding duplication & safeguarding sustainability, communicating with media for increasing the visibility of our projects and disseminating our capacity development targets, etc

03/2010 - 04/2013 Acting Member of the Administrative Board, Rafina Port Organisation S.A.

Executive Manager/Shareholder’s representative

Role: Developing port policy & strategy, Port’s profit growth & development strategy, creating mechanisms for assessing local & regional needs and identify potential market opportunities, Representing the Organization at national & international organizations, state, public & local authorities, R & D, Supervising & implementing the port’s investment plan(infrastructure works supervision, loan negotiations, financial issues, etc), Quality management control, Transport networks’ development, interoperability, Supervising all programme/ project financial matters, working closely with the finance teams in financial management of cost centres, accounts & projects, supervising analysis of financial data to identify cause, effect & trends, Suggesting to the Board key management reports from project financial output and respective decision making, cooperating with external & internal advisors, etc

06/2011 - 11/2011 Auditor

Supreme Court

Role: Auditing State, Local Agencies & Public Entities for public spending & procurement for the implementation of national & EU financed-development projects, national public works & large scale contracts, loans, etc related to them

10/2009 - 06/2011 Head of Cabinet

Hellenic Parliament

Role: Creating, leading & directing strategies, policies & activities related to the national, international & regional political, social, economic, trade and transport development issues, development environment & investment policy, Advising the State Deputy on current national & international political, social & economic development issues, formulation of the trade & transport development strategy & policy, cooperating with Ministers, Ministries, national, international & regional organizations for current political issues related to the country programming activities, to the European and International networks, organizing the communication policy of the State Deputy, acting as spokesperson, representing the State Deputy at organizations, congresses, national & international events, establishing new contacts with organizations, associations, bodies and authorities when deemed necessary, negotiating, drafting protocols & agreements for the establishment of different forms of cooperation, preparing “Parliament Questions”, leading support actions in humanitarian operations, allocating resources, budgeting, etc

02/2009 - 01/2010 Lecturer & Researcher in Trade & Transport Strategic Management

University of Piraeus

Role: Organizing & conducting research, connecting academia with the market, students mentoring & coaching, developing curricula & teaching materials, lecturing, etc

02/2007 - 09/2009 Marketing Director

Trainose S.A. (rail & road services operator)

Role: Designing, directing and developing the Company’s commercial policy along with the commercial department, designing the business plan, the strategic plan, the marketing & advertising plan, the company’s corporate image and preparing the budget along with the respective directorates, Identifying and creating opportunities for the company, designing new products and new policies for attracting new customers and partners when deemed necessary for participating in potential cooperations, joint ventures, etc, Building and monitoring performance & ensuring that revenue targets are achieved, Regulating competitive freight & passenger rates, Monitoring and evaluation of the Action plan for increasing company’s revenues and introducing strategies & policies for its implementation (in cooperation with the commercial directorate), Contacting market analysis for customer services and communication evaluation and applying corrective actions when necessary, Co-operating with other transport services providers, developing the marketing strategy and the respective action plans for achieving performance targets, monitoring performance results and proposing new contracts, new products & innovations in the commercial policy focusing on clients needs and market trends, quality services provision and customers’ satisfaction maximization, organizing exhibitions & events, company representation to national, international & intergovernmental organizations, corporate communications, liaising with customers’ groups, transport users, trade organizations, trade unions, government organizations, local agencies, building company’s corporate image, contacting with press & media, preparing and producing publicity materials, etc

01/2005 - 02/2007 Quality Assurance Director, Hellenic Railways Organization S.A.

Role: Introducing the Quality Management System in the Company, Monitoring and evaluating performance and activities, introducing corrective actions, Introducing the Quality Management System EN 13816, Developing, designing & supervising all the quality management systems for the company and the rail & road network operations (according to the international quality standards), conducting internal audits, monitoring railway reform program, evaluating procedures and introducing corrective actions (when needed) for the improvement of the quality reform program, setting up new procedures for the effective operation of the whole railway system in Greece, including the application of the change management program, monitoring & controlling performance, designing, introducing & directing the corporate QHSE policy & risk management system, defining capacity management procedures, planning, coordination of energy conservation works, ensuring optimum utilization of the railway assets and manpower with continuous systems monitoring, evaluation & improvement, leading to the demanded efficiency and productivity increase, according to the performance indicators used, etc

05/2005- 05/2008 Women’s Committee / Women’s Network (Elected)

European Transport Federation
Role: Developing the strategy & policy for the women transport workers, Representing women workers at international negotiations, forums, meetings and international programs, Supervising projects at European countries for regional development, capacity development, gender equality, women rights, providing technical support to the regions for the implementation of their strategies for the trade & transport development plans, border crossing agreements, Leading missions to underdeveloped countries, war & post war zones, humanitarian operations, assessing needs, developing plans of action, operational plans, strategic plans towards development, introducing & supervising new regional projects for technical capacity building, organizing workshops, seminars, conferences & international meetings, communicating with international organizations and institutions, coordinating activities, coordinating capacity development & vocational training programs for women workers at underdeveloped and developing countries, representing and establishing contacts with governmental bodies, national & international representatives, organizations and bodies, drafting bilateral and multilateral, agreements, protocols, MoUs, etc for the establishment of various capacity development programs and forms of cooperation for the improvement of the workers’ working conditions, etc

06/1996 - 06/2005 Scientific Advisor

European Economic & Social Committee

Role: Consolidating between groups, employers, employees & Consumers, proposing policies and introducing HESC opinions on international social & political issues, policies, etc

09/1995 - 09/2000 Assistant Director – Trade, Transport & maritime Studies Dpt

College: Business Center of Athens/London Metropolitan University

Role: Developing new programs, curricula and teaching materials, preparation of validation materials and procedures, validation of new programs, project co-ordination for the undergraduate students, academic responsible for the postgraduate students (BSc in Trade & Transport, Maritime Studies, Logistics, MSc in Trade & Transport, Maritime Policy & management) staff management, etc

01/1996 - 09/1999 Project Management, Policy, Research & Training Director

Labour Institute – Trade & Transport Unit

Role: Develop Institute’s Policies & Strategies, Lobbying & Networking, Organizing Labor Relations, Conducting Researches & Studies on current social and political issues, Developing vocational training & capacity development programs adopted to the market needs, Supervising all projects allocated & financed by the government to labour unions and associations, Coordinating relations and activities with other institutions, Preparing budgets, allocating resources, etc

01/1993 - 12/1995 Advisor to the Minister of Public Works, Transport & Telecommunications

Hellenic Government

Role: Designing and developing the national strategy & policy, Consulting the Deputy Minister in planning, organizing & coordinating national development policies & strategies, adapting European Policies, Laws & Regulations, Coordinating R & D, Supervising the sectoral & regional plans and the development process of the Trans-European Transport Corridors, ensuring cohesiveness of strategic implementation and stated goals’ achievement, Supervising & Auditing the National Development Program, the constructions, the investments financing procedures and payments, leading involved workers and staff, cooperating with the Ministry’s General Secretary for the preparation, negotiation and contracting with other Balkan an EU Member States, intergovernmental agreements, international agreements, on EU projects financing and progress monitoring, Governance of state owned enterprises, performance monitoring, budget control, investment management control and assessment, Supervising & controlling all the EU & State cofinanced national & regional development projects, Representing the Greek State to International & Intergovernmental Bodies (ECMT, OSCE, UN Inland Transport Committee, European Commission, European Parliament Committees, Balkan Cooperation, CER, UITR), acting as Ministry’s Spokesperson, Negotiating International Agreements, Liaising with transport users’ groups, trade organizations, trade unions, government organizations, local agencies, Contacting transport companies, freight forwarders, warehouse operators, business and trade associations, etc

09/1989 - 09/1992 Project Manager for the development of freight & passenger service

Hellenic Railways S.A.

Role: New project prioritization, evaluation and implementation, Business development strategy implementation, Monitoring national & regional development trade & transport needs, market trends and potential opportunities for attracting new customers and/or cooperating with other companies, grouping, etc, Pricing new products, Managing operations and commercial activities of railway network, Implementing, monitoring and evaluating the Railways’ Commercial Policy & Commercial Action Plan for increasing railway revenue and introducing strategies & policies for its implementation, Managing the commercial contracts and their legal aspects, to achieve performance targets, contacting transport companies, freight forwarders, warehouse operators, business and trade associations, monitoring and evaluation of settlement claims, review of the processes and business process, reengineering to device ways and means to reduce claims, Updating tariffs & fares, according to the International Railway Tariffs, Conducting Negotiations & Contracts, Introducing new services, “block trains”, monitoring performance & ensuring that revenue targets are achieved

08/1986 - 08/1989 Researcher

Olympic Airways

Role: Member of the Galileo Research Team ( developing a customers’ service system & mobility)

Languages

Greek: Excellent (mother tongue)

English: Excellent

French: Very Good

Arabic: Beginner

Computing Skills

Computer Use Knowledge, basically obtained at University, attending computing classes & sitting for the respective exams: WORD, EXCEL, POWER POINT, SPSS, INTERNET USER, ETC

Personal Skills & Competences

Project prioritization, planning & implementation, budgeting & auditing, Monitoring & Evaluation, Strategic Planning & Strategy development, Institutional reform, Familiarity with European, Asian and international transport policies, regulations, strategies & institutions, Transport management, Investment management, Investment financial management, Leadership and team work, ability to work under pressure & difficult conditions, integrity, creativity, multi-task effectiveness, process improvement and operations streamlining, excellent communication, negotiation, persuasion, problem solving skills, policy dialogue skills, developing novel approaches to mitigate risk and overcome difficulties, market sensitivity & opportunities identification, innovation & creativity, knowledge sharing, capacity development, human resource management, critical thinking & judgment, etc

Other skills

Diving, Horse Back Riding, Skiing, Cycling, Canoeing, Tennis, Yoga, Salsa

References

- H.E OMAR SULTAN -DEPUTY MINISTER - GOVERNMENT OF AFGHANISTAN

- PROF. CHR.PAPAGEORGIOU-NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF HELLAS – ENGINEERING SCHOOL

- MR. SP.PAPAGEORGACOPOULOS – COMMERCA S.A. - IRAQ

- (CONTACT DETAILS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST)

ANNEX

1. 1. Special recognitions

- Jean Monet – European Centre of Excellence – honorary awarded the title of “excellence”/ Programs & Projects Coordinator

- European Transport Federation (and tourism) – honored to be elected at the Womens’ Committee

- Certified Management Trainer from the International Certification Centre Code No: 403858

National Certification Centre – Hellas

- Certificate of Appreciation from the Government of Afghanistan for my offer to the country

1. 2. List of significant publications

For the Hellenic Economic & Social Council:

- Organization & Operation of the Urban & Suburban Public Transport in the wide area of Athens

& Piraeus, 1996

- Organization & Operation of the Urban & Suburban Public Transport in the wide area of Athens

Piraeus, 1997

- Τhe business plan for the development of ports & airports, by the 3rd CCF, 2002

- Τhe business plan for the development of the road axles and railways, by the 3rd CCF, 2003

- Evaluation of the Preparation of the Athens Olympic Games, 2004, etc

Papers/Conferences

- “The views of the Greek railwaymen regarding the modernization of the Railways”

P.Kouri – E.Koukos/International Conference for the Modernisation of the Air and Rail

Transport: The results of the deregulation/ Dimokritio University, Xanthi 1994

- “The role of the State to the renaissance of the railways,” P.Kouri – X.Dionelis, 1st

International Railway Congress, IRCA & UIC, Paris 1995

- “The contribution of the European Union to the development and the Reorganization of

S.Hellas”

P.Kouri, 1st Congress for the development of Mani, Municipalities of Avia, Kalamata &

Kardamili, Kardamili 1996

-“Maritime & Port Employment in S.Europe, a challenge for the Mediterranean States: The

case of Hellas”, P.Kouri – A.Naniopoulos, Conference on the creation of a European

Observatory on Maritime and Port Employment, ACEM, Lorient 2000

- “The Reform of European Railways: Improving Railway Competitiveness & Promoting

Intermodal Freight Transport”, International Congress : « Competitiveness &

Complementarity of the Transport Means : A tool for the development of combined

transport », University of Chios 10-12/05/07

- “The Reform of European Railways: An evaluation of policies adopted & Models developed”,

World Conference of Transport Research, Berkeley, USA,24-28/6/07

- “Hellenic Railways: An analysis of the profile & satisfaction of transport & railway users”

4th International Congress of Transport Research, Athens, 28-30/05/08

- “Quality Management Systems for Passenger Services: The case of Hellas”, 2nd International

Transport Symposium, Istanbul, 15-17/10/2008

- “Quality & Quality Management in Maritime Passenger Services according to EN 13816”

“Economic Outlook, Vol 127, July-August 2008

- “ Small air companies’ alliances & their consequences to the quality of services delivered to

users” Hellenic Aviation Society, Athens 20-20/04/2009

- “The contribution of sales people satisfaction to the generation of sales in a modern railway

distribution channel: Case study Greece”, WCTR 2010

- “Sustainable Destination Management & Local Development”, IAME, Athens, 2-3/2/2011

- “The Cruise Market development at the Mediterranean Sea”, Thallata, Santorini

22- 23/09/2012

- "The trade-offs between users’ satisfaction & passenger port development. The

consequences to the host cities” IAME, Taiwan 2013)

Hellenic Publications

- European Union WORKFRET, “Working Cultures in the face of intermodal freight transport

systems”, Thessaloniki, May 2000

- Εφημερίδα EXPRESS (economic press)

- “Επιχειρησιακό Πρόγραμμα: Οδικοί Άξονες, Λιμάνια και Αστική Ανάπτυξη, Γ’ Κοινοτικό Πλαίσιο

Στήριξης 2000-2006 ”, 30/1/2002

- “Επιχειρησιακό Πρόγραμμα: Σιδηρόδρομοι, Αερολιμένες, Αστικές Μεταφορές, Γ’ Κοινοτικό

Πλαίσιο Στήριξης 2000-2006 ”, 6/2/2002

Οικονομική & Κοινωνική Επιτροπή

- Γνώμη 11: Οργάνωση και Λειτουργία των αστικών Συγκοινωνιών στην Περιοχή Αθηνών, Πειραιώς και Περιχώρων, 7/1997

- Γνώμη 23: Οργάνωση και Λειτουργία των αστικών Συγκοινωνιών στην Περιοχή Αθηνών, Πειραιώς και Περιχώρων, 11/1998

- Γνώμη 66: Επιχειρησιακό πρόγραμμα οδικοί άξονες, λιμάνια και αστική ανάπτυξη 2000-2006, Γ’ΚΠΣ, 11/2001

- Γνώμη 67: Επιχειρησιακό πρόγραμμα σιδηρόδρομοι, αερολιμένες, αστικές μεταφορές 2000-2006,Γ’ΚΠΣ, 11/2001

- Γνώμη 99: Ολυμπιακοί Αγώνες 2004, 11/ 2003

Περιοδικό: «Logistics & Management» (Journal)

- “Δυναμική Ανάπτυξη στο νέο θεσμικό πλαίσιο της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης”, τεύχος Ιανουαρίου 2006

- “Aπελευθέρωση και Εναρμόνιση στις Συνδυασμένες Μεταφορές στην Ευρώπη”,

τεύχος Φεβρουαρίου 2006

- “ Oι Ελληνικοί Άξονες & Τα Νέα Ευρωπαϊκά Δίκτυα”, τεύχος Απριλίου 2006

Περιοδικό: «Manager»

- “Διοίκηση Αλλαγών – Αντίσταση στις Αλλαγές”/change management, τεύχος Δεκεμβρίου 2006

Περιοδικό: «Supply Chain & Logistics» (Journal)

- “Η Απελευθέρωση στην Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση & οι Eπιπτώσεις στην Ελλάδα”, Μάρτιος 2007

1. 3. List of significant Projects designed & supervised

- Design the Transeuropean Networks development plan as it was adopted by the EU Crete Summit Conference in 1995

- Transeuropean Networks Development – Multinational Sustainable Development programme 2001-2006, 93mil Euros

- Evaluating and reporting the realisation of the European Plan for the development of Axis 4 at South Europe – Ports,

Road Network – Urban Development 9 bil euros

a. Designing the Improvement plan for the boarder crossings at South Europe

b. Improving the road axis Patras –Athens – Thessaloniki – Eidomeni 388km

c. Study for upgrading the technical characteristics of the South Europe Road Security

d. Developing the Traffic Managent Plan for the road axis Athens-Thessaloniki-Patras

e. Establishment and monitoring the operations of the VTMIS system for the Ports at Aegean Sea and rasing EU funding for 6 ports

- Introducing at EU priorities and achieving eligibility for financing the Road Bridge Rio-Antirio 2880 meters 1994-96

- Evaluating, controlling and reporting to EU works development for the construction of the Bridge Rio-Antirio 414 mil euros 1996-2004

- EU business plan for employment development & vocational training 2000-2006 2189 mil Euros

a. Foundation of 119 employment centers

b. 39 regional employment centers

c. 80 centers for employment improvement

d. 35000 young unemployed, trained – vocational training

e.10000 certified vocational training trainers

f. 20000 trained employees at SMSs enterprises

g. 45000 trained self-employed

h. 100000 civil servants trained

- Monitoring and evaluating the works of the PPP Attiko mentro construction 2.1. bil Euros 1991-2004

- Evaluating and supervising the feasibility study for the Thessaloniki Metro Development 2006-2015

1.052mil Euros

- Supervision of the electrification of the Southern Part of Transeuropean Axis 4 Idomeni – Promaxwnas

- Evaluating the construction works of 369 km double line signaling, electrification & telemanagement

of the Hellenic Railway Network

- Supervising the Railway connection of Transeuropean Axis 4 with the ports of Patras – Piraeus –

Thessaloniki

- Designing the operational plan for the new Railway Center (Warehousing & Logistics) Acharnwn – Spatwn ( ΣΚΑ)

- Supervising the ticket reservation MIS system for the urban development plan, for 105 bus stations in Hellas

- Participating in the development of the operational plan for the integrated Berlin Urban & Suburban System

- Developing, Planning & Implementing the Quality Management System for the Hellenic Railway & Road System

- Designing the National Combined Transport Law in Greece

- Designing and supervising the operations of 22 new light rail stations on the Axis El.Venizelo International Airport to Kiato 2001-2004 86.831 mil euros

- Supervising the feasibility study for the Torghondi – Herat Railway line 2014-2016 2mil$

- Developing & supervising the AfRA capacity building plan 2014-12016 7.2mil$

- Supervising the AfRA PPP plan 2014-2016 1.2 mil $

- Revising & Supervising the Afghanistan National & Regional Resource Corridor Programme

- Revising the Afghanistan Safety & Security Plan

- Designing and introducing the Afghanistan National Framework for intergovernmental dialogue

- Designing the National Framework for Development Strategy & Planning – Ministry of Public Works - Afghanistan

Dear sir/madam,

I am pleased to find your advertisement for a Trade & Transport Corridor Advisor as it is a direct match to my experience, knowledge, qualifications and aims to work for Africa.

I am a trade & transport specialist spending almost 30 years serving the trade & transport industry from various positions, working with governments, international organizations & institutions, donor agencies, NGOs and private firms in Europe, the Balkans, Middle East & Asia, formulating policies & legal frameworks, supervising big projects, building institutions, supporting the aims for global development, effective public and private sector growth, elimination of poverty, etc

Most of my studies are in public administration, trade & transport, while my PhD is in Modeling Transport Management. I start my carrier in the transport sector in 1984 working as Station Manager with the Hellenic Railways and in parallel I was studying at the Hellenic University. As years were passing by, trade & transport sector was attracting me more and more and I did my MSc & my PhD in UK, while, in parallel, I was working in the same industry.

Based in Hellas, I worked and traveled a lot, mainly in Europe & the Balkans and the last 5 years in Middle East & Asia. In addition, I was lecturing at several universities and also I participated at several congresses, presenting my academic work & research.

Therefore, with this letter and the attached CV, I would like to express my interest in working with your firm.

Concerning

- Trade & transport policy, management & regulation

- Trade & transport strategic planning, formulation, analysis & implementation

- Investment Planning

- Project management, prioritization, monitoring & evaluation

- Performance Monitoring & Evaluation

- Quality assurance, Quality management

- Performance monitoring & evaluation

- Capacity building & on-job-training

- intergovernmental, European & international relations

is what I do best, throughout my carrier in senior executive positions in the transport sector and I have earned a tracked record of success in managing complex issues and achieving exceptional rather than expected results, being credited with personal contributions to the transport development arena. I am a “doer” who is highly skilled in visualizing and executing a plan and doing whatever it takes to deliver. I am driven by challenge and undaunted for the obstacles – and over the course of my carrier I have fought and won virtually all types of battles.

Thus, what I liked most at my recent job in Afghanistan, working as an Technical Advisor to the Ministry of Public Works for the development of the National Transport & Trade Strategy, Policy & Regulation, are the challenges facing everyday in achieving targets in rather difficult and contradicting conditions, and therefore, I can confidently promise to deliver the same quality of work and results, working with your firm.

I am confident to meet and exceed your expectations as a Trade & Transport Corridor Advisor.

Looking forward for your positive reply

Sincerely yours

Dr.Panagiota Kouri