Vasif Eyvazzade
Vasif Eyvazzade
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PARTNERSHIPS, INSTITUTIONAL EXCELLENCE & CULTURE THOUGHT LEADER
Strategic leader with expertise in creative management, workforce planning, cultural diplomacy, project and program management and innovation. Skilled in organizational change, talent development, and stakeholder engagement. Adept at policy analysis, advocacy, and cross-sector collaboration. Proven ability to drive data-driven decision-making, program development, and KPIs. A recognized thought leader and speaker, shaping global projects to enhance efficiency, inclusion, and intercultural communication. Recognized for Advancing Intercultural Diplomacy. Core competencies include:
Talent Development | Culture and Inclusion | People Management | Project Management I External Communication Intercultural diplomacy |Policy Analysis | Community Development and Strategy | Organizational Excellence
Professional Experience
JHPIEGO, Johns Hopkins University, Washington DC-Baltimore 2024 - Present
Global Manager | Global Human Resources
Chaired Jhpiego’s Global DEIB Council, facilitating collaboration across the U.S., AMENA, Anglophone, and Latin Language Hubs, engaging around 4000 of employees in 100+ offices across 40 countries.
• Executed a Culture & Inclusion Strategic Plan, aligning with global frameworks, institutional priorities, and industry best practices, benefiting 4,000+ employees.
• Collaborated with Johns Hopkins University departments and Jhpiego’s Global HR and Talent Development teams to integrate inclusive policies into recruitment, retention, performance management, and leadership development.
• Developed and led global coaching and mentoring programs for more than 160 managers and leadership team members across 40+ countries, delivering executive leadership coaching to foster inclusive workplace and launched “Cultural Diversity” Campaign engaged more than 70 % of global team.
Creative Industries Federation & GCI LLC, Washington DC 2022 - 2024
Chair and Chief of Expert Commission
• Designed and launched certificate programs, including Organizational Effectiveness, Workforce Efficiency Training Program, and Kidpreneur Program, to cultivate entrepreneurial thinking and promote cultural inclusion.
• Facilitated 10+ culture and leadership training programs, managed global partnerships, and coordinated events to enhance workforce efficiency and drive cross-sector collaboration.
State Department / Ministry of Culture, Baku, Azerbaijan 2009 - 2022
Chief of Staff /Director of International Cooperation & Innovation Department / Global Culture Strategy
• Curated Human Resources, International Partnerships, Creative Economy & Digital Development, Media & Public Relations Departments, and Regional Offices, overseeing a team of 300 managers.
• Spearheaded global cultural diplomacy and strategic initiatives across 150+ countries and 50+ international organizations, forming partnerships with public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
• Directed 50+ international projects focused on organizational development, growth strategies, inclusion initiatives, and talent development, impacting a workforce of 48,000 employees.
• Engineered workforce inclusion frameworks, strengthening organizational culture, employee engagement, and retention.
• Negotiated and formalized agreements with 100+ countries, enhancing cross-border collaborations in culture, innovation, and policy development.
• Administered an annual budget of $5M-$7M and orchestrated 200+ large-scale global events, engaging 10,000+ attendees.
• Founded 10+ creative platforms supporting cultural industries and international collaboration.
Education | Certifications
• Master of Arts (MA), Business Innovation (2023)
GBSB Global Business School, Spain
• Master of Public Administration (MPA), Global Diversity Governance (2019)
Coventry University, United Kingdom
• Bachelor of Arts (BA), Public Administration (2016)
Academy of Public Administration, Azerbaijan
• Master of Arts (MA), International Affairs (2008)
Azerbaijan University of Languages, Azerbaijan
• Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Affairs (2006)
Azerbaijan University of Languages, Azerbaijan
• Managerial Program Graduate, Johns Hopkins University, 2024-2025
• Coaching for Executive Leadership Certificate candidate, Stanford University, 2025
• Adaptive and Creative Leadership Certificates, Johns Hopkins University, 2024-2025
• Workplace Politics and How to Handle Difficult Conversations Programs, Johns Hopkins University, 2025
• Coaching and Mentoring Skills for Leadership Success, Johns Hopkins University, 2025
• Diversity in the Workplace for Supervisors and Managers, Johns Hopkins University, 2025
• Change Management: Cultivating Team Change-Ability Program, Johns Hopkins University, 2024
• Building Supportive Communities, Johns Hopkins University, 2024
• Emotional Intelligence, Diversity and Appreciating Identities, Johns Hopkins University, 2024
• Leading DEI Strategy in Higher Education Certificate, Johns Hopkins University, 2024
• DEI in Workplace Certificate, University of South Florida, 2023
• DEI Certificates at Workplace and in HR Management, HRCI, SHRM, and PMI, 2023
• International Communication/Project Management Certificates, British Council and EU, 2009-2010
Thought Leadership, Recognitions & Conferences
• Chaired the Creative Industries Federation Board (2022-2024), advancing global creative sector development. www.acif.az
• Chaired the Culture Commission of UNESCO (Paris, 2021), working with representatives from 180+ nations.
• Founded CCEI Chartered Culture and Education Institute, 2023, USA
• Formulated and executed intercultural diplomacy policies, organizing 200+ global conferences, plenaries, and strategic dialogues, engaging 10,000+ participants from 190 nations.
• Delivered a presentation at the UN General Conference (2015) on intercultural diplomacy, addressing world leaders.
• Honored with two Presidential Distinctions (2016, 2019) for outstanding contributions.
• Awarded as a New Leader for Tomorrow by the Crans Montana Forum (2011, Brussels, Belgium).
• Presented at UN, UNESCO, the Council of Europe, ICESCO, and various global summits in 30+ countries on cultural diversity and diplomacy.
• Participated in 500+ international conferences across 70+ countries, fostering transnational collaboration.
• Supervised a volunteer network of 5,000+ young individuals for major global events and initiatives.
• Contributed to the UNESCO publishing books: “Agree to Differ” and “A Better World”
• Co-founded, Global Peace for Human Security Council, with Prof. Mike Hardy, Founding Director, Centre for Peace and Security, Coventry University, Chair, International Leadership Association, (www.peacefosecurity.com), 2022
• Led the ICESCO National Commission, 2015-2021- Coordinating collaboration with 54 member states
in culture, education and science.
• Directed the Organizing Committee of the UN World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue (UNESCO, UNWTO, UNAOC, Council of Europe, ICESCO), 2010–2022.
• Led the Operational Committee of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee (43rd Session, 2019), coordinating 50+ events attended by 5,000 participants from 193 member states.