Vusal Khanlarov
Executive Director

Chief Executive 
With JAA since: 1 November, 2005

I joined Junior Achievement Azerbaijan team in November 2005 as the Executive Director. I took over this challenging position with the strong belief that JAA plays an important role in contributing to the future of economically-educated generations in Azerbaijan, which is essential for the country that goes through economical transition period.

Before joining Junior Achievement Azerbaijan I worked for Project Harmony, with which JAA collaborates closely. I studied at the Azerbaijan State Economic University in Baku majoring in International Economic Relations and Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York and hold Master's Degree on International Economics from the Azerbaijan State Economic University.

I am glad to lead this group of professionals and I think JAA has many opportunities for expansion and development that will affect Azerbaijani education system in a positive way.

Seymur Hajiyev
Program Manager

Management & Reporting
With JAA since: 22 October, 2003

I was born in 1976 in Baku city. After the high school, I entered Baku State University (BSU), majoring in Economics and graduated from the university with distinction (both BA and MA). Currently, I work as a teacher of "General Economics" in BSU and for JAA as a Program Coordinator. I have been cooperating with JAA since 2000 and I am proud of this fact.

Yusif Mammadov
Finance Manager

Finance Procurement & Reporting
With JAA since: 25 November, 2002

I have grown up in Baku, Azerbaijan. In 1994 I entered Azerbaijan State Economic Institute, International Economic Relations Faculty and graduated in 1998. Between 1998 and 1999 I had been in military service. In 1999-2000 I was employed by Khatai District Education Department as an accountant. This year I received Master's Degree in International Economic Relations. I have been working for JAA as an accountant since November 2002.

Rashad Khanlarov
Consultant

Implementation & Development
With JAA since: 3 June, 2005

I joined this great team of professionals here at Junior Achievement Azerbaijan as the Consultant. I graduated from the Azerbaijan State Economic University majoring in Juridical and Governmental Regulation of the Economy. I obtained Master's degree in Juridical and Governmental Regulation of the Economy at Western University in Baku in 2007.

It is a great pleasure for me  to join this team of professionals that are doing an important job throughout the world. I hope that my skills and abilities will contribute to Junior Achievement's operation in Azerbaijan. My interests are in economics, law and design.

Kenul Huseynova
Program Associate

Implementation & PR
With JAA since: 6 February, 2006

After graduating in 1996 from the State Medical University, faculty of stomatology, I worked as a dentist for the 3 years. In 2002 I was employed by Azerbaijan Red Crescent Society for the Head of information & international relations department position, where I had worked until the 2005. Being enrolled in “Lotos” Disability Awareness & Learning Center on February 2005 as Information Officer, I have been engaged in disability advocacy and raising public awareness upon this subject. February 2006 I joined Junior Achievement Azerbaijan professional team and feel proud of applying my experience and practical skills to JAA work.

Rasim Tajaddin
Program Specialist
Implementation & Research
With JAA since: 1 February, 2007

I was born in Baku city. I graduated from Azerbaijan Institute of Oil and Chemistry majoring in Economics. I received PhD from Moscow State University in 1985. I work for Khazar University as an associate professor for 9 years. Currently, I am teaching Economics at Baku State University. I have been involved in US Government-funded scholar exchange programs twice, in 1994 and 1997. I enjoyed my experience in the US as a Fulbright scholar at the University of Maryland. I have been cooperating with JAA since 2002, participating in Teacher Training Program (TTP). I am very glad to contribute my economic skills and experience to the Community Economic Education Program as a Program Coordinator, which is a great project that cultivates economical and business education and intellectual development in Azerbaijan.

 

Natavan Elchiyeva
Program Assistant
Implementation & Counceling
With JAA since: 24 September, 2009

Every motivated person has a goal in his/her life. I always wanted to contribute to the educational part of my country, to be a part of its development, to bring innovative ways for the country’s prospective and bright future. Education is like countless opportunities for the people from closed door areas. That is why I always payed a crucial attention to my education. I entered one of the Azerbaijani Universities and continued my education in the USA. I participated in a number of trainings, lectures which were held locally and internationally on peace, global and educational problems. Being aware that the goal of the organization is to help young people to succeed in a global economy I had a huge will to join it. JAA is a bridge from my goals to their realizations since it is where I can be a viable person for my community members and give a helping hand to the pupils and students from Baku and regions.

Urfan Sharifov
Technical Assistant

Information Technologies & Design
With JAA since: 1 September, 2008

I started working for Junior Achievement Azerbaijan in September 2008, as a  Technical Assistant. I am also a student at the  Tafakkur University. My great interest in design and web administration brought me to this field, in which I am engaged since 2006. I am really looking forward to this experience with JAA and will do my best to assist the organizaiton's operation in any way. I hope that my skills and experience will be usefull to JAA's activity.