I seek roles in strategic project leadership, focus on digital transformation, measurable reform outcomes.
German Rusev
@germanrusev
Strategic law enforcement reform leader driving digital transformation and institutional resilience.
What I'm looking for
I am a strategic leader with over two decades of international experience in law enforcement modernization, institutional reform, and digital transformation. I deliver end-to-end program leadership that strengthens governance, accountability, and operational effectiveness.
I have led multi-year, multi-stakeholder projects—designing policies, aligning legislation with EU and OSCE standards, and deploying digital systems such as document management, digital casework, and e-signature platforms. My work has mobilized donor funding and produced measurable institutional change.
Key achievements include leading a regional Job Task Analysis and capability-mapping platform, a nationwide body-worn camera rollout, and establishment of a modern Tactical Training Centre. I combine results-based management, M&E, and risk mitigation with strong stakeholder engagement across USG, EU, UN, OSCE, FRONTEX, and IOM.
I am seeking opportunities in peacebuilding, institutional resilience, and strategic project leadership where I can apply my expertise in change management, capacity development, and digital transformation to deliver sustainable reforms.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Project Coordinator
International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Pro
Apr 2010 - Feb 2025 (14 years 10 months)
Led multi-year police modernization and capacity-building programs, delivering digital case management, nationwide body-worn camera deployment (850 cameras), and a tactical training centre while managing budgets and donor compliance across projects totalling several million USD.
Project Coordinator
CIVIPOL Council
May 2008 - Apr 2010 (1 year 11 months)
Led police development assistance projects focused on legislative reform, organizational restructuring, and performance optimization, contributing to changes in the Law on Internal Affairs and improved inter-agency cooperation.
Project Coordinator
British Embassy
Mar 2005 - Sep 2007 (2 years 6 months)
Provided strategic advisory and led institutional reforms including introduction of Intelligence-Led Policing and National Intelligence Model, modernizing the Rapid Deployment Unit and establishing intelligence processes across the Ministry of Interior.
Publication Officer
EUPOL Proxima
Nov 2003 - Dec 2005 (2 years 1 month)
Produced multimedia publications and managed event logistics to raise mission visibility, delivering strategic storytelling, short films, and high-profile diplomatic events that strengthened stakeholder engagement.
Personal Assistant
OSCE Spillover Monitor Mission
Dec 2001 - Nov 2003 (1 year 11 months)
Supported the OSCE Representative at the Ministry of Interior with interpretation, translation of training curricula (2,000+ pages), and coordination of recruitment and redeployment processes to enable transparent police reform.
Personal Assistant
ICITAP
Sep 2001 - Dec 2001 (3 months)
Provided interpretation and operational support to the Senior Police Advisor, assisting reforms in the Internal Control/Professional Standards Unit and supporting opening of field offices to expand oversight capacity.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Council of Europe
Combating Trafficking in Human Beings (certificate), Human Trafficking Prevention
2025 - 2025
Completed training on combating trafficking in human beings offered by the Council of Europe.
South East European University
Bachelor, Public Management and Public Policy
2022 - 2025
Grade: 8
Activities and societies: Public Management and Public Policy
Completed a Bachelor's degree focusing on public management and public policy.
Coursera/LinkedIn Learning (unspecified)
Project Management Foundations; Integration; Solving Common Project Problems (certificates), Project Management
2024 - 2024
Completed multiple project management foundation and related courses on project integration and problem solving.
Unknown Provider
Project Planning and Development; Project Coordination (certificates), Project Management
2023 - 2023
Completed training in project planning and development and project coordination.
Unknown Provider
Blue Courage – Resilience Trainer (certificate), Resilience Training
2020 - 2020
Completed 'Blue Courage' resilience trainer program.
Unknown Provider
Advanced Interview and Interrogation Techniques (certificate), Investigations / Interviewing
2013 - 2013
Completed advanced training in interview and interrogation techniques.
Unknown Provider
Special Investigative Measures – Surveillance (certificate), Investigations / Surveillance
2010 - 2010
Completed Microsoft Certified Professional specialized training in Special Investigative Measures – Surveillance.
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Information Technology
Achieved Microsoft Certified Professional certification demonstrating proficiency in Microsoft technologies.
Canva
Data Visualization with Canva (certificate), Data Visualization
Completed data visualization training using Canva.
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator, Information Technology
2007 - 2007
Grade: 10
Activities and societies: Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator
Completed Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator specialized training in 2007.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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