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Leyla Rahimli

@leylarahimli1

Project manager at NextGen Consulting LLC who delivered approved occupational standards for 150 occupations across 14 sectors.

Azerbaijan

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking remote project management and consultancy roles in education, skills development, and international development.

At NextGen Consulting LLC, I led delivery of a national occupational standards project for the State Employment Agency of Azerbaijan. The standards covered 150 occupations across 14 sectors and were delivered on time, fully accepted, and officially approved.

I also developed 24 training materials, 24 training programmes, 34 technical passports, and 2,400 test assignments for vocational training centres in Masalli, Sabirabad, and Sheki.

At Accelerated Career Academy LLC, I managed vocational and reintegration programmes for IDPs and foreign citizens under the UNHCR mandate. These programmes delivered training to 690 IDP beneficiaries and 67 participants under the UNHCR mandate.

At the Education Quality Assurance Agency (TKTA), I worked on qualifications gained through non-formal and informal education, education quality frameworks, and projects supporting employment and access to education. I hold an MSc in Adult Education for Social Change from the University of Glasgow and PMP and Professional Scrum Master I certifications.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Project Manager

NextGen Consulting LLC

Nov 2024 - Jun 2026 (1 year 7 months)

Led end-to-end delivery of a national occupational standards project covering 150 occupations across 14 sectors for the State Employment Agency of Azerbaijan. Developed training materials, programmes, technical passports, and test assignments for vocational training centres.

Project Management Occupational Standards Training Program Design Stakeholder Management Contract Management Budget control Performance Monitoring Trello Notion Microsoft Office

Project Manager

Accelerated Career Academy LLC

Apr 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year 7 months)

Managed nationwide reintegration and vocational training projects for IDPs, delivering training to 690 beneficiaries across 35 occupations. Also managed vocational training for foreign citizens under the UNHCR mandate, covering 67 participants across 10 occupations.

Project Management Stakeholder Coordination Budget control Performance Monitoring Curriculum Planning Vendor Management Event Coordination Negotiation

Adjunct Lecturer

Western Caspian University

Sep 2023 - Dec 2023 (3 months)

Delivered lectures in the School of Political and Social Sciences.

Chief Advisor

Education Quality Assurance Agency (TKTA)

Sep 2020 - Mar 2023 (2 years 6 months)

Analysed qualifications obtained through non-formal and informal education (VNFIL) in Azerbaijan, including labour market analysis and stakeholder surveys. Led development of a project proposal sponsored by PASHA Holding and implemented a project to increase sustainable employment for local craftsmen, delivering skills training to 40 IDPs.

VNFIL Labour Market Analysis Proposal Development Stakeholder Engagement Training Delivery Certification Regulatory Frameworks Policy Development

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Glasgow

Master of Science, Adult Education for Social Change

2018 - 2020

MSc in Adult Education for Social Change, an international joint master's programme delivered with the University of Malta, Tallinn University, and the Open University of Cyprus.