aleksandar lazovski
social policy consultant
social protection | public finance | HCTs
About
I am a social policy consultant with over 15 years of experience working with the United Nations and other development partners. My work focuses on social protection, public finance for children, and humanitarian cash assistance.I have advised governments and organizations across Europe, Central Asia, Eastern Africa and Latin America. My expertise lies in turning complex policy challenges into practical solutions that strengthen systems and deliver real benefits for vulnerable populations.Highlights:
• Extensive experience with UN and other international partners.
• Specialised in policy design, programme support, and capacity building.
• Skilled in working with governments, parliaments, and civil society.
How I Support PartnersPolicy & Strategy:
> Design national and regional strategies in social protection and cash assistance.
> Provide policy advice grounded in evidence and international best practice.Capacity Building & Training:
> Develop and deliver training programmes for UN agencies, government officials, and NGOs.
> Strengthen technical expertise in social protection, finance, and emergency response.Research & Evaluation:
> Conduct system assessments and policy evaluations.
> Prepare practical guidance notes, manuals, and tools.Programme Support:
> Support programme design and implementation in both development and humanitarian contexts.
> Facilitate cooperation between UN agencies, governments, and local partners.Selected Work (Portfolio):Ukraine (2022–2023)
Supported UNICEF and partners in designing humanitarian cash assistance programmes for families affected by the conflict.Serbia (2023–ongoing)
Advising UNICEF and national partners on public finance for children, municipal engagement and innovative finance.Kosovo (2023–ongoing)
Developing shock-responsive social protection guidelines to strengthen preparedness and crisis response.Türkiye (2024-2025)
Assessed social protection system and provided recommendations to Government and UN on improving shock-responsiveness.Caribbean (2021-2024)
Led regional training on social protection and shock-responsive systems for government representatives.
Contact
📧 [email protected]
🔗 linkedin.com/in/alazovski
📍 Based in Vienna, Austria