Evija Djatkoviča
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Evija Djatkoviča Pils Street 21, Riga, LV-1050, Latvia [email protected] Sex Female | Date of birth 21/01/1993 | Nationality Latvian WORK EXPERIENCE November 20201 – present Research Fellow Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) (Riga, Latvia) Latest article: “The Belarus crisis through the eyes of its Baltic and Nordic neighbours”, Foreign Policy Research Institute, USA • Policy research, academic writing, development of popular science articles on regional security (soft, hard, cyber security) and Eastern European matters (Belarus, Russia) • Project management, fund attraction, development of grant applications Policy analysis, research, project management January 2020 – present Researcher Fellow/ Project Manager Latvian Institute of International Affairs (LIIA) (Riga, Latvia) Latest study: “Baltic and Nordic response to the 2020 post-election crisis in Belarus” (project author, co-editor) Currently working on: “Critical infrastructure protection in the Baltic states and Norway” • Policy research, analysis, academic writing, development of popular science articles on regional security (soft, hard, cyber security) and Eastern European matters (Belarus, Russia) • Project management, fund attraction, development of grant applications • Media engagement, participation in public discussions Policy analysis, research, project management September – October 2018 Senior Assistant Media Analyst OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) Election Assessment Mission in Latvia (Riga, Latvia) • Development of report series about the political campaigning on the conventional and social media • Assessment of national media landscape and its political context • Conducting daily media monitoring • Coordination, preparation and holding interviews with key media-related stakeholders • Analysis of media - related legislation and policies in Latvia • Contribution to the OSCE ODIHR final report on the Parliamentary Elections 2018 of the Republic of Latvia Policy analysis, media, research February 2018 – April 2019 Policy Consultant CIVITTA LATVIA (leading management consulting company in emerging Europe) (Riga, Latvia) • Development of policy analysis reports and policy recommendations for the governmental and municipal entities • Development of project proposals (Horizon 2020, Interreg, Norway Grants and other financial instruments) and coordination of projects • Relationship building with state and non-state actors, private business entities Policy analysis, consulting, project management 2014 July – January 2018 Head of External Relations Embassy of the Slovak Republic (Riga, Latvia) • Providing the diplomatic corps and the ambassador, in particular, with analytical insights on the domestic and foreign policy issues (regional security, Russia’s information and military activities, NATO endeavours, EU policies in the Latvia and the Baltics) • Speech - writing assistance (content and text), elaboration of public presentations for the diplomatic corps and the ambassador, in particular • Co - development and implementation of the Programme of the Slovak Presidency of the Council of the EU in Latvia in the 2nd half of 2016 • Representation of the Embassy before state institutions, business partners, NGOs, cultural circles (giving key - note speeches, presentations) Pollical analysis, public relations, project management 2014 July – January 2018 Assistant to the Head of Mission Embassy of the Slovak Republic (Riga, Latvia) • Gathering information on Latvia’s positions over issues of the EU, NATO relevance • Assistance with development of guidelines for bilateral political consultations • Conducting media monitoring and presenting press digests • Assistance in organising the Embassy’s cultural activities • Management of incoming correspondence Political analysis, coordination, assisting VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE October 2013–December 2013 Intern at investigative journalism TV program “Nothing Personal” Red Dot Media (Riga, Latvia) • Participation in selection of publicly important topics for weekly programmes • Conducting research and preparing background materials for senior officials • Interviewing stakeholders Research, journalism February 2012–March 2012 Intern at Public Relations department European Parliament Information Office in Riga (Riga, Latvia) • Writing and translating articles on the EU matters (English - Latvian) • Organizing public events (discussions, presentations, exhibitions etc.) related to the EU issues • Conducting media monitoring Policy research, public relations EDUCATION AND TRAINING Higher education 2014 -2017 Master’s Degree in Social Sciences (Diplomacy Programme) University of Latvia, Faculty of Social Sciences 2011 -2014 Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences (Political Science European Studies Programme) University of Latvia, Faculty of Social Sciences Secondary education 2006 - 2011 Kraslava State Gymnasium 1999 - 2011 Kraslava Music School (violin, saxophone, vocal) TRAINING 2019 Comprehensive E-learning Course for OSCE/ODIHR Observers OSCE ODIHR Certificate: b39e37b0-ecce-11e9-8509-2f78ec7cb46d PERSONAL SKILLS Mother tongues Latvian and Russian Languages Understanding Talking Spoken Spoken Writing Reading Listening interaction production English C1 C1 C1 C1 C1 French A2 A2 A2 A2 A2 Analytical skills Strong analytical skills were obtained during the master - level and the bachelor - level studies. They are currently being exercised in the research work at the LIIA and RSU. They were trained through the preparation of analytical reports, background materials, negotiation positions and public presentations at the Slovak Embassy and practiced in Civitta Latvia as well as the OSCE. Rational decision-making was obtained while performing in the field of international relations under the time and responsibility constrains. Communication skills Excellent international communication skills are being applied in the daily international communication and public engagement during the research process. They were gained giving presentations, establishing contacts and interacting with interlocutors on behalf of the Embassy, Civitta Latvia and the OSCE. Subsequently, crises are strictly handled in accord with best practices of courtesy and business etiquette. Good oratorical and argumentation skills were trained in the debating movement and during the public relations internships. Organisational skills Organisational and managerial skills are being exercised managing projects at LIIA and RSU. They were trained while supervising projects’ team at Civitta Latvia and while contributing to the development and implementation of such major international projects as Programme of the Slovak Presidency of the Council of the European Union in Latvia. Computer skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office™, understanding of SPSS Other B category driving licence ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Publications • E. Djatkoviča, “The Belarus crisis through the eyes of its Baltic and Nordic neighbours” Foreign Policy Research Institute (USA), March 31, 2021. https://www.fpri.org/article/2021/03/the-belarus-crisis-through-the-eyes-of-its-baltic-and- nordic-neighbors/. • Ed. A. Sprūds, M. Adžāns, E. Djatkoviča “Baltic and Nordic response to the 2020 post - election crisis in Belarus,” Latvian Institute of International Affairs, March 2021. https://liia.lv/en/publications/baltic-and-nordic-responses-to-the-2020-post-election- crisis-in-belarus-914. • E. Djatkoviča, “Krievija atgriežas Baltkrievijas spēlē, kas tālāk?” TVNET, October 9, 2020. https://www.tvnet.lv/7081630/krievija-atgriezas-baltkrievijas-spele-kas-talak. • E. Djatkoviča (with 4 other participants), public discussion "Situation in Belarus through the eyes of its neighbours" by Special Rapporteur of the European Parliament on Belarus, MEP Petras Auštrevičius, October 7, 2020. https://youtu.be/1JnJrySZ04o. • E. Djatkoviča (with 2 other speakers), commentary on “Negaidīti notikusi Lukašenko inaugurācijas ceremonija,” Latvian Radio 1, September 23, 2020. https://lr1.lsm.lv/lv/raksts/pecpusdiena/ negaiditi-notikusi-lukasenko-inauguracijas- ceremonija.a134616/. • E. Djatkoviča (with 1 other participant), programme “Izturi kritiku” about situation in Belarus, European Hit Radio, September 23, 2020. https://youtu.be/XvRCULViSq4. • E. Djatkoviča (with 2 otherparticipants), public discussion “Baltkrievijas protesti: Eiropas Savienības un Latvijas izvēles” by Friedrich Ebert Stiftung. September 21, 2020. https://youtu.be/222_pUK1BjQ. • E. Djatkoviča “Kāpēc režīma maiņa Baltkrievijā ir maz ticama?” TVNET, September 9, 2020. https://www.tvnet.lv/7057649/kapec-rezima-maina-baltkrievija-ir-maz-ticama. Honours and awards • Award: a scholarship for being the best student of the Political Science in 2012 • Winner of the 35th Latvian Student Research Paper Conference in the Section of Politics (2011) • Gratitude from the Prime Minister of Latvia V. Dombrovskis for being one of the best graduates from the secondary school in Latvia in 2011 • Winner of the audience sympathy prize at the Public Speaking Competition by Soros Foundation Latvia and Latvian Language Agency (2010) • Award for individual performance at the debating competition of NATO and the US Embassy ”5 years of Latvia’s membership in NATO/ 60 years of NATO” (2009) .