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Tamerlan Rajabov

@tamerlanrajabov

I lead data-driven programs, evaluations, and national research initiatives.

Azerbaijan
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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead data-driven programs, national research, monitoring, and evaluation work where I can translate evidence into policy-relevant action, strengthen data systems, mentor teams, and deliver results across international and academic environments.

I've led planning, monitoring, evaluation, research, and data systems work at UNICEF Azerbaijan for nearly a decade, including reviving and completing MICS6 after a 23-year suspension.

I turn qualitative and quantitative evidence into actionable recommendations, building real-time data systems, using alternative data sources, and supporting partner organizations through survey design, fieldwork monitoring, and reporting. My work has included EU donor engagement, logframes, and technical and financial reporting.

I've also supported UNICEF assignments across Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Poland, ECARO, and North Macedonia, where I contribute technical assistance and quality assurance for MICS7.

Alongside program leadership, I've taught data-driven decision-making, statistical analysis, and research methods for 15 years. I've led teams of more than 100 people and managed multi-million-dollar programs while building analytical capacity in academic and field settings.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Self Employed logoSE
Current

International Consultant

Jan 2026 - Present (8 months)

• North Macedonia (MICS7) — Technical Assistance & Quality Assurance across survey design, CAPI-enabled data collection, fieldwork monitoring, and data processing/reporting (remote + missions).

Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University logoAU
Current

Lecturer of the Data-Driven Decision Making course

Sep 2021 - Present (5 years)

Worked as Lecturer of the Data-Driven Decision Making course at Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University.

UNICEF logoUN

Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Feb 2016 - Dec 2025 (9 years 10 months)

• Revived and delivered MICS6 after a 23-year suspension since the country’s first MICS—advocated, planned, implemented, and successfully completed the full round.
• Undertook surge/stretch assignments in Bosnia and Herzegovina; the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (outposted to Bangkok); Poland (Ukraine crisis response); UNICEF ECARO (meta-analysis of evaluations); and North Macedonia (Dat

ADA University logoAU

Lecturer of the Statistical Analysis and Research Methods courses

Sep 2015 - May 2018 (2 years 8 months)

Worked as Lecturer of the Statistical Analysis and Research Methods courses at ADA University.

Azerbaijan University (AU) logoAA

Instructor of statistical analysis and research methods courses

Sep 2010 - Jun 2015 (4 years 9 months)

Worked as Instructor of statistical analysis and research methods courses at Azerbaijan University (AU).

World Vision logoWV

Conducted needs assessment and mapping of social services by using digital data

Jul 2013 - Apr 2014 (9 months)

Worked as Conducted needs assessment and mapping of social services by using digital data collection tools at World Vision.

IOM logoIO

Conducted an assessment of the reintegration opportunities for Unaccompanied Min

May 2013 - Sep 2013 (4 months)

Worked as Conducted an assessment of the reintegration opportunities for Unaccompanied Minors at IOM.

UNICEF logoUN

Conducted Study on preferred channels of information and communication used in r

Sep 2011 - Nov 2011 (2 months)

Worked as Conducted Study on preferred channels of information and communication used in rural and remote area at UNICEF.

UNICEF logoUN

Analysed the secondary quantitative and qualitative data on the Situation of You

Jun 2011 - Nov 2011 (5 months)

Worked as Analysed the secondary quantitative and qualitative data on the Situation of Youth in Azerbaijan at UNICEF.

UNICEF logoUN

Conducted mid-term evaluation of the State Programme on De-institutionalization

Jun 2011 - Oct 2011 (4 months)

Worked as Conducted mid-term evaluation of the State Programme on De-institutionalization and Alternative Care at UNICEF.

UNICEF logoUN

Conducted baseline and end-of-action assessment of the Disaster Risk Reduction i

Jan 2011 - Jul 2011 (6 months)

Worked as Conducted baseline and end-of-action assessment of the Disaster Risk Reduction in Education Project at UNICEF.

SOS Children's Villages logoSV

Analysed the secondary data of the Feasibility Study of SOS Children’s Villages

May 2011 - Jun 2011 (1 month)

Worked as Analysed the secondary data of the Feasibility Study of SOS Children’s Villages Programmes at SOS Children's Villages.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

WL

Washington University in St. Louis

MSW, Social Economic Development Concentration with Research Specialization

2008 - 2010

Washington University in St. Louis logoWL

Washington University in St. Louis

Master of Social Work, Social Economic Development

2008 - 2010

Pursued a Master of Social Work with a concentration in Social Economic Development and a research specialization.

TM

The Moscow School of Social and Economic Sciences (MSSES)

MA, Masters degree in Practical Social Work. Diploma of Manchester University

2005 - 2006

The Moscow School of Social and Economic Sciences logoTS

The Moscow School of Social and Economic Sciences

Master of Arts, Social Work

2005 - 2006

Earned a Master of Arts in Practical Social Work, with a diploma from the University of Manchester.

TU

Tafaccur' University

Bachelor Diploma with Distinction in Philology, Linguistics

2001 - 2005

TU

Tafaccur University

Bachelor of Arts, Linguistics

2001 - 2005

Grade: Distinction

Completed a Bachelor's degree in Philology with distinction.

SS

School № 1 named after Samed Vurgun (Saatli)

Secondary/High School, Certificate of Completion with Distinction

1989 - 2000

SV

School № 1 named after Samed Vurgun

High School Diploma, General Education

1989 - 2000

Grade: Distinction

Completed secondary education with a certificate of completion with distinction.

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Software and tools used professionally

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