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OLEG GOCHASHVILI
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Location: Georgia / Available for international assignments

PROFILE
Senior programme and operations management professional with more than 20 years of experience in
Weapons and Ammunition Management (WAM), ammunition safety, explosive hazard reduction,
humanitarian mine action, and national capacity development. Extensive experience supporting Ministries of
Defence, national authorities, international organizations, and donors in the planning, coordination,
monitoring, and oversight of ammunition stockpile destruction, risk reduction, quality management, and
information management systems. Proven expertise in programme management, stakeholder engagement,
institutional strengthening, and implementation of international standards and best practices related to
ammunition safety and security. Experienced in leading multidisciplinary teams, supporting evidence-based
decision-making, and coordinating international cooperation initiatives in complex humanitarian and security
environments.

CORE COMPETENCIES
• Weapons & Ammunition Management (WAM)
• Physical Security & Stockpile Management (PSSM)
• Ammunition Safety & Risk Reduction
• Ammunition Stockpile Destruction & Demilitarization
• Programme & Project Management
• International Ammunition Technical Guidelines (IATG)
• Quality Management & Compliance
• Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
• Stakeholder & Donor Coordination
• Information Management Systems (IMSMA, KOBO, ActivityInfo)
• National Capacity Development
• Ministry of Defence & Government Liaison
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Team Leadership & Training

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Field Team Leader – PM/WRA Third Party Monitoring, iMMAP, Ukraine (01.12.2022–30.09.2025)

 Led monitoring and verification missions across 11 regions of Ukraine
  Conducted over 370 TPM field missions covering multiple operational sites
 Conducted M&V of HMA operations in line with IMAS standards
 Coordinated with international partners including HALO Trust, MAG, DRC, NPA, FSD, Tetra Tech, Spirit
of Soccer
 Supported donor compliance and reporting under PM/WRA-funded projects
 Managed field data collection and analysis (KOBO, IMSMA, ActivityInfo)
 Led field teams during monitoring missions and stakeholder engagements
 Produced analytical and technical reports supporting donor decision-making

Head of Humanitarian Demining Control Division – DELTA, Georgia (01.01.2014–30.11.2022)

 Led national-level coordination, regulation, and oversight of humanitarian mine action and explosive
hazard reduction activities under the Ministry of Defence of Georgia.
 Coordinated planning, monitoring, and oversight of ammunition stockpile destruction and
demilitarization activities.
 Supported implementation of ammunition safety and storage measures and risk mitigation
procedures aligned with international best practices.
 Directed accreditation and authorization processes for national and international operators.
 Established and managed external QA/QC systems, ensuring compliance with IMAS and National Mine
Action Standards (NMAS).
 Coordinated with government ministries, international organizations, donors, and implementing
partners.
 Led development and implementation of National Mine Action Standards and Technical Guidelines.
 Managed IMSMA information management systems and supported evidence-based planning,
monitoring, and reporting.
 Monitored ammunition destruction, stockpile reduction, and demilitarization processes.
 Led reporting under international frameworks, including CCW annual reporting.
 Supported institutional capacity development and training initiatives.

Senior Specialist – Humanitarian Demining Division, DELTA (12.03.2012–31.12.2013)
 Supported national-level coordination of HMA activities
 Participated in QA/QC inspections and monitoring missions
 Contributed to operational planning and reporting

Operations Manager – iMMAP / ERWCC, Georgia (20.03.2010–30.03.2011)
 Coordinated operational planning, implementation, and monitoring of humanitarian mine action
activities across Georgia
 Facilitated effective communication and coordination between national authorities and international
mine action operators
 Oversaw QA/QC processes for mine/ERW clearance operations, ensuring compliance with IMAS and
national requirements
 Organized and led coordination meetings with humanitarian mine action stakeholders to enhance
operational alignment and information sharing
 Managed data collection, analysis, and reporting to support operational decision-making and donor
requirements
 Ensured accurate IMSMA data entry and maintenance of information management systems

EOD Operator – Georgian Army Engineer Brigade (20.03.2006–30.03.2010)
 Conducted EOD operations and explosive hazard clearance
  Operated in high-risk environments ensuring safety compliance
 Participated in peacekeeping mission in Iraq (Operation Iraqi Freedom 2007-2008)

KEY PROJECT
Neutralization of Explosive Ammunition Warehouse, Shida Kartli, Georgia (2014–2017)

 Planned and executed technical aspects of ammunition disposal operations, including site assessment,
risk analysis, and preparation of operational documentation
 Led field-level EOD and demining activities related to the neutralization of UXO
 Applied IMAS-compliant procedures to ensure safe handling, transportation, and destruction of EO
 Conducted QA/QC of ongoing and completed clearance and disposal activities to ensure adherence to
technical and safety standards
 Maintained detailed operational records and produced technical reports on clearance outputs and
safety compliance

KEY TRAININGS & CERTIFICATIONS
 IMAS Training (iMMAP/ERWCC Georgia)
 Operations Analyst Course (GICHD, Switzerland)
 EOD Level 1 & Level 2 (US DoD/MOD Georgia)
 International Program for Development Evaluation (GICHD; World Bank and ANAMA)
 IMAS Courses (GICHD, Switzerland)
 Ammunition Practitioner Training Course (GICHD, Moldova)
 Ammunition Safety & Storage (GICHD, Switzerland)
 Quality Management in Mine Action (GICHD, Switzerland)
 Technical Survey & Operational Efficiency (GICHD/NPA, Bosnia and Herzegovina)
 SSAFE & BSAFE (UNDSS, Ukraine)
 Incident Management Training (ILS, Ukraine)

COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
KOBO, IMSMA, ActivityInfo
Adobe Photoshop (basic)

EDUCATION
Gori State Economical Humanitarian Institute - Management of Commercial Activities (1993–1998)

LANGUAGES
Georgian (native), Russian (fluent), English (Professional Working Proficiency), Ukrainian (Basic)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Driving License Category B, extensive 4x4 field driving experience (automatic/manual)