Curriculum Vitae_Ms. Nino-Erkomaishvili.doc

An international expert with over 30 years of experience in cultural heritage management, environmental and social, governance, and large-scale infrastructure project management. She has extensive experience in cultural heritage assessments, including ESIA studies and the development of Cultural Heritage Management Plans for diverse construction projects. A proven leader in both public and private sectors, having held senior roles at JSC “Georgian State Electrosystem” (2019-2025) and BP Georgia(2003-2019), where she directed cultural heritage programs for mega-projects like the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline and other pipeline construction projects.
She possesses deep expertise in applying international standards (World Bank, IFC, EBRD, ADB) to manage environmental and social impact assessments (ESIA), stakeholder engagement, and risk assessment and mitigation for complex construction projects. As the Founder of Ltd., Locus-Advisory, she provides high-level consultancy on all heritage issues and subjects including Heritage Impact Assessments (HIA) and due diligence audits for a global clientele.
Her career is further distinguished by a strong academic foundation in conservation science (the Centre of Archaeological Studies, Scientist-Conservator and the Centre of Restoration of Architectural Heritage, Scientist–Conservator) active membership in key international bodies (ICOMOS, ICOM, SAA), and a lifelong commitment to capacity building and sustainable development within the cultural heritage sector.

1. Nino Erkomaishvili
Curriculum Vitae
Contact info:
Address: Tbilisi, Georgia, Larsi Str.3
Cell phone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected];

Citizenship: Georgian

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nino-erkomaishvili-73564317
Academia.edu: https://independent.academia.edu/NinoErkomaishvili
Professional Experience:
a)2022 – 2025, JSC “Georgian State Electrosystem” (GSE), International Project
Manager (Black Sea Submarine Cable – BSSC Project) and consultant for the
Green Energy Corridor (GECO) Project
Primary responsibilities:
-Coordination of planned and ongoing activities within the framework of the
BSSC project (including project participant and neighboring countries,
international organizations and other relevant representatives) and communication
with all parties;
-Coordination of works (various tasks and objectives) between respective GoG
entities;
-Technical expertise, risk assessment and analysis of all planned activities;
-Performance and quality assurance of deliverables developed by consultant
organizations (Feasibility study, Routing study and other project-related reports);
-Developing the SoWs for ESIA, revision/quality assurance of ESIA reports,
participation in developing the SoW for the seabed survey; developing SoWs for
consultant companies;
-Support International Procurement Service in development of relevant RfP/RfB;
-Coordination and implementation of Stakeholder Engagement process (Direct and
Indirect Stakeholders: State organizations, NGOs, various businesses
representatives, Universities, local residents, etc.) and conducting periodical
meetings in Tbilisi and in the Project region;
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Key Competencies:
Project Management; Leadership & Management Experience;
Cultural Heritage (tangible and intangible heritage), Environmental, Social and
Social Responsibility projects’ management (capacity building, sound tourism,
education) covering developing concepts, strategies, tasks and objectives for projects
and ensure their proper implementation;
Knowledge of Designing Scope of Work for Individuals and RfP/RfB for
Organizations;
Managing CH, Environmental and Social components in the construction projects
applying WB, IFC, EBRD, ADB standards during the project lifecycle: pre-,
construction and post-construction phases; ESIA development;
Business & Government Relations - Public & Private Partnership;
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2. -Participation in weekly progress meetings and other planned activities with the
World Bank experts;
-Governmental liaison – the focal point of contact with the Ministry of Economy
and Sustainable Development of Georgia, The Ministry of Environment and
Agriculture, the National Agency for Cultural Heritage Preservation of Georgia;
-Coordination of activities and developing the corresponding components of
Environmental and Social subjects for PMI application to the EU Commission.
b.)2017 to present – Founder and Director of Ltd. “Locus-Advisory” – Cultural
Heritage Consultancy and Studies
c.)2019 – 2022, JSC “Georgian State Electrosystem”, Head of Division of
Environmental Protection
Primary responsibilities:
- Team supervision
- Developing, dissemination and implementing of the Environmental and Social
Management System (ESMS) among the Company’s relevant teams;
-Managing/Supervising of all activities related to the Environmental and Cultural
Heritage issues; Technical and quality assurance for the full range of activities
associated with the studies associated with Environmental and Cultural Heritage
subjects - planning, scoping, budgeting, implementing and reporting;
- Coordination of ESIAs preparation and their drafts ‘revision (International and
National);
- Participation in construction projects’ routes’ selection – desktop and field
surveys;
- Coordination of works of the Environmental and Cultural Heritage contractors;
- Waste Management (hazardous and non-hazardous);
- Environmental and Cultural Heritage contracts administration, preparation of
statements and terms related to the contract, developing scopes of work, cost
estimates;
- Government liaison for any concerns related to the environmental and cultural
heritage issues and associated relevant activities to assure compliance with the
National Laws - the focal point of contact with the relevant ministries and
agencies;
-Liaison with the project engineering team to ensure compliance with the IFC
and International Banks’ E&S Policy and requirements;
d.)2003 – 2019, BP Georgia, Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC), South Caucasian Gas
Pipeline (SCP), SCP Expansion and Western Route Exploration Oil Pipeline
(WREP) construction projects, Cultural Heritage (CH) Advisor and Team
Leader (2003-2019)
Primary responsibilities:
-Technical and quality assurance for the full range of activities associated with CH
studies - planning, scoping, budgeting, implementing and reporting;
-Participating in field activities – heritage assessments, routing surveys, supervision
of archaeological excavations and conservation/restoration activities of architectural
monuments;
- Quality assurance and monitoring of the construction activities to guarantee
compliance between the work processes and the Projects’ Cultural Heritage Program
including Health, Safety, Security and Environmental standards;
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3. -Participation in liaison with the project engineering team to ensure compliance with
the IFC and International Banks’ E&S Policy and requirements;
-Revision of the projects’ Environmental and Social Impacts Assessment (ESIA)
reports;
-Developing relevant CH Programs, management plans and other requested
documents for pre-construction, construction and operations phases;
-Leading cultural heritage team (8 people);
-Government liaison for any CH concerns, coordination of all governmental permits
associated with CH activities for compliance with National Heritage Law;
-Developing strategies, lead activities for implementing capacity building
programs for Georgian scientific and heritage institutions.
e.)2008 to present, as a member of various international organizations and councils
permanently involved in the activities associated with the:
- Revision of the Environmental and Social Frameworks setting standards for
sustainable development including the CH management introduced by IFC and
other International Banks;
-Revision of documentation associated with the management of cultural heritage
protection set up by ICOMOS, UNESCO and other international organizations;
-Sound tourism development involving revision of the international regulations,
declarations, guidelines and management plans set up for sustainable cultural
tourism development.
f.)1995 – 2003, Centre of Restoration of Architectural Heritage (CRAH),
Scientist-Conservator at the Scientific-Research Technological Laboratory
g.)1985 – 1995 – Centre of Archaeological Studies of the Academy of Science of
Georgia (CAS), Researcher, restoration/conservation of archaeological stone and
adobe objects and settlement remnants.

Membership of the scientific and other professional communities:
2005 to present Tbilisi State Academy of Art, Faculty of Restoration, Art History and
Theory, expert and consultant
2007 to present Foundation Romualdo Del Bianco, expert in Cultural Heritage
protection, Florence, Italy

2008 to present ICOM (International Council of Museums), member
2009 to present Society for American Archaeology (SAA), member
2010 to present ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites) - member,
ICAHM (International Committee on Archaeological Heritage
Management within ICOMOS) – member,
ICSC (International Committee on Stone Conservation within
ICOMOS) – voting member
Education : Tbilisi State University, Master Diplomas of General and Inorganic
Chemist, Scientist, Master Thesis: “Conservation of stone materials at
Vani archaeological settlement by using the silica-organic compounds”
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4. Languages : Georgian-native
English, Russian -Fluently in written/spoken, German – Basic
Technical Skills : Computer literacy
List of the Trainings
2022 Executive International Program in Renewable Energy System Management,
Sustainable Development Academy, international certificate
2019 Waste Management, Nexia TA Academy, certificate
2018 Social Risks Management, organized by EBRD, EBRD certificate
2018 Occupational Health and Safety Risks Management, organized by EBRD,
EBRD certificate
2010 Introduction to Project Management; Certificate of George
Washington University, School of Business
2010 – 2019 Business training courses organized by BP Georgia and accomplished with
international certificates:

-Scrum/Agile system of management;
-Effective planning and management;
-Communication and power of influence at negotiations;
-Managing the team and organization;
-Presentation skills;
-Facing media;
2008-2009 Supervisory Skills, Humanmanagement Development Consulting,
International Certificate (two separate courses)
2008 Introduction to Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production; International
Certificate
2007 Introduction to ISO 14001 Management Systems; International Certificate;
2006 International training in Cultural Heritage and Landscape management,
“Sharing Conservation Decision”, Italy, Rome, ICCROM.
Topics of training: Sharing Conservation Decision in Multidisciplinary
Group, Cultural Heritage (tangible and intangible) Value and Evaluation, Risk
assessment, Problem definition and solution, Crisis management, Inventory
and database, Site management. ICCROM (International Center of the
Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property), International Certificate
2005 Training on Stone Conservation. Georgia, Jvari. ICCROM,
ICCROM International Certificate
2003 – 2019 Work Safety Trainings accomplished with the international certificates:
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5. 1985 Training on Adobe Conservation and Restoration. Samarkand,
Uzbekistan; Soviet Certificate
Major Projects:
1. Vani Archaeological Settlement Conservation Project, CAS, 1985-1995;
2. Nikortsminda church, Tsromi church, Uplistsikhe and Vardzia cave-sites and
Atskuri Cathedral stone diagnostic and conservation projects, CRAH, 1996 – 2003;
3. Tadzrisi Monastery Conservation and Restoration Project, Georgia; BP Georgia
jointly with ICOMOS Georgia, 2005 – 2008
4. Jvari Monastery Diagnostic International Project, Ministry of Culture and
Monuments Protection of Georgia jointly with ICCROM, 2005-2007;
5. Dmanisi archaeological site and tourist infrastructure development, GNM and BP
Georgia, 2006-2009;
6. Initiated, developed, implemented and supervised the capacity building program
aimed for the Georgian National Museum (GNM) institutional development; BP
Georgia, 2007 – 2013.
Project included the next directions:
-Gaps research, needs assessment and analyses;
-Regional museums development (Akhaltsikhe and Vani museums);
-Temporary exhibitions development (Akhaltsikhe and Tbilisi museums);
-Education and community outreach programs (lectures, workshops and
seminars for GNM staff, students and specialists from other heritage
institutions conducted by the invited internationally recognized experts);
-Programs aimed for cultural tourism development (Dzalisa and Vani
archaeological sites, Master Plans and sites’ rehabilitation projects’
development) to introduce the best international practices in site management
and conservation
-Professional development projects for GNM staff (work and study trips to the
Smithsonian Institution, USA)
-International Scientific-Practical Seminar dedicated to the CH achievements
during BTC and SCP construction projects (Baku, jointly with the Smithsonian
Institution)
-GNM website preparation
7. Initiated, developed and jointly implemented with GNM laboratory of Conservation and
Restoration studies on “Emergency support to archeological materials: metal, ceramics,
glass, stone, bone, in the event of crude oil pollution – cleaning and restoration
methodology”, 2007 – 2008;
8. Initiated, developed and implemented the Cultural Heritage Internship Program
considering the 6-months training sessions in the industrial/contract CH management for
young Cultural Heritage specialists (BP Georgia);
9. Initiated and developed the Cultural Heritage Database for all CH objects and sites
associated with BTC/SCP pipelines and facilities (BP Georgia, Cultural Resources
Exploration Centre), 2013-2014;
Projects implemented by “Locus-Advisory”
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6. 1.Underwater and terrestrial archaeological survey for the Anaklia Deep See Port
construction project (Anaklia Development Consortium), 2018;
2.Black Sea floor scanning and studies (Black Sea Group), 2018;
3.Elaboration of tourist routes incorporation cultural, historical and artistic
content aimed at fostering the development of Georgian heritage tourism,
(National Agency for Cultural Heritage Protection of Georgia), 2018;
4.Development of modern and comprehensive standards for cultural heritage
studies in Georgia (National Agency for Cultural Heritage Protection of Georgia),
2019;
5.Jonouli OHL construction project – for the project ESIA: Cultural Heritage
survey, 2020-2021 (Jonouli HPP&OHL construction project), 2020-2021;
6.Preparation of Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) for Mtskheta UNESCO site
(Energo-Pro Georgia); 2021;
7.Landfill construction project in Tetritskaro - for the project ESIA: Cultural
Heritage survey (PMCG Georgia), 2021;
8.Due diligence audit and consultancy services for Environmental Resource
Management (ERM) (Romania and Italy), under NDA, 2020
9.Due diligence audit and consultancy services for Environmental Resource
Management (ERM) (Spain), under NDA, 2021
10.Developing the Cultural Heritage documentation for Kobi-Kvesheti Road
construction project (CRTG), 2021-2022
11.Bakhvi 1 HPP construction project - for the project ESIA: Cultural Heritage
survey (C-C-E-H Hydro VI, LLC), 2021
12.Due diligence audit and consultancy services for Vista Environment (Sweden), under
NDA, 2021
13.Bakhvi 2 HPP construction project - for the project ESIA: Cultural Heritage
survey (Bakhvi 2, Ltd), 2022
14.Rehabilitation of water supply and sewage system in Vani municipality (tentative
UNESCO site) - for the project ESIA: Cultural Heritage survey (Fichtner GmbH
& Co. KG), 2023
15.110 kV "Bakhvi 1-2" OHL construction and operation project - for the project ESIA:
Cultural Heritage surveys (C-C-E-H Hydro VI, LLC), 2023
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7. 16.Rehabilitation of water supply and sewage system in Baghdati and Samtredia
municipalities and Sairme Resort - for the project ESIA: Cultural Heritage survey
(Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG – “Ecoton”, NPLE), 2023
17.Sadmeli HPP construction project - for the project ESIA: Cultural Heritage survey
(Sadmeli HPP Ltd), 2024
18.Kutaisi water treatment plant redesign and supervision project - for the project ESIA:
Cultural Heritage survey (CDM Smith, Ltd), 2024
19.Ruisi Wind Power Plant Project – preparation of Method Statements and Risk
Assessments of various types of Cultural Heritage activities
20.Mukhra HPP construction project - for the project ESIA: Cultural Heritage survey
(Green Energy Group, Ltd), 2025
21.“Krtsanisi Forest-Park in Tbilisi” and “Gonio Marina in Batumi” construction and
operation projects - for the project ESIA: Cultural Heritage surveys (LLC, Know-
how Group, 2025)
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Participation in the scientific and other conferences, Seminars and Workshops

1985 Seminar on Restorers, St.-Petersburg (Leningrad)-Hermitage
1986 Seminar on Restorers, St.-Petersburg (Leningrad)-Hermitage, paper:
“Conservation of Ancient Altar from Vani Settlement”
1991 Scientific conference and workshop on restorers, Moscow, Institute of
Restoration and “Rosrestavracia,” paper: “Aesthetical aspects and
Authenticity in restoration works”
2006 Prof. Irakli Tsitsishvili Memorial Conference “Co-Existence of New and
Old in Historical Environment”, Tbilisi, paper: “Methods of Conservation of
Archaeological and Architectural Monuments”
2006 International Conference on Cultural Heritage Management,
Italy, Rome, ICCROM, paper: “Pipeline construction brings new life to
the medieval church in Georgia”

2007 International conference: The Historic Architectural Heritage in the New
Social Political Situation, Italy, Florence, paper:
“Potential impacts to the historic monuments during mega-construction
Projects”
2007 International Congress on Caucasian Studies; Ivane Javakhishvili
Tbilisi State University, Georgia, Tbilisi, Paper and presentation:
“Archaeological Management during the BTC/SCP Pipeline Construction
Project in Georgia”
2010 7
th
International Conference on Science and Technology in Archaeology
and Conservation Workshop on Documentation and Conservation of Stone
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8. Deterioration in Heritage Places, Petra, Jordan, paper:
“Stone diagnostic studies of the Jvari Church of the Holy Cross at Mtskheta”

2018 11
th
International Conference on Underwater Research, papers: “Black Sea
Underwater Archaeological Surveys in village Anaklia, Georgia”
and “Unexplored Ancient Submerged Heritage of Georgia”, Kemer,
Turkey
Major Publications:
1. “Conservation of archaeological stone from Vani Settlement” (Dzeglis Megobari, 1987);
2.” The goals of the conservation-restoration work of the historical and cultural
monuments, their solution by means of using polymer materials” (TSU Moambe, 1990);
3. “Compositions for the stone conservation on the base of siliciumorganic oligomers”
(Georgia Chemical Journal, 6(1) 2006);
4. “Getting of siliciumorganic liquids with functional hydroxyl group on the base of silicate
materials” (SAQPATENTI, Copyright No – 9192/01, 15.02.2006);
5. “Methodology of conservation of architectural and archaeological monuments”,
(Questions of Theory and History of the Georgian Architecture, Georgian Technical
University, 2(5), 2006);
6. “Hydrophobization of building materials by using of oligoorganosiloxanes”, (Georgia
Chemical Journal, 6(5) 2006);
7. “Synthesis and using of oligoorganosiloxanes for restoration works”, (Georgia Chemical
Journal, 6(6) 2006);
8. Proceedings of Prof. Irakli Tsitsishvili Memorial Conference “Co-Existence of New and
Old in Historical Environment”, paper: “Methods of Conservation of Archaeological and
Architectural Monuments”, Tbilisi, 2006,
9. Proceedings of the International conference: “The Historic Architectural Heritage in the
New Social Political Situation”, paper: “Potential impacts to the historic monuments during
mega-construction Projects”, Florence, Italy, 2007
10. Proceedings of the International Congress on Caucasian Studies, paper: “Archaeological
Management during the BTC/SCP Pipeline Construction Projects in Georgia”, Ivane
Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Georgia, Tbilisi, 2007
11. Co-author and member of the Editorial Board of the bi-lingual (Georgian and English)
book on the scientific articles dedicated to the major archaeological discoveries revealed
during the BTC and SCP construction projects: “Rescue Archaeology in Georgia: the Baku-
Tbilisi-Ceyhan and South Caucasian Pipelines”, Tbilisi, Georgian National Museum, 2010.
12. Proceedings of the “7
th
International Conference on Science and Technology in
Archaeology and Conservation Workshop on Documentation and Conservation of Stone
Deterioration in Heritage Places”, paper: “Stone diagnostic studies of the Jvari Church of
the Holy Cross at Mtskheta”, Petra, Jordan, 2010

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9. 13. Jointly with the Smithsonian Institution participated in the preparation and editing of bi-
lingual (Georgian and English) book dedicated to the main CH studies and achievements
implemented during the BTC and SCP construction projects: “Past and Future Heritage in
the Pipeline Corridor - Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey”, Smithsonian Institution, Asian
Cultural History Program, Washington, D.C. 2011
14. Jointly with GNM participated in the preparation and editing of the books and booklets
published under BP Georgia sponsorship programs:
- “The Treasures of Zghuderi (Georgia)”, David Braund, Ketevan Javakhishvili, Guram
Nemsadze, Tbilisi, 2009
-Ivane Javakhishvili Samtskhe-Javakheti History Museum, booklet, GNM, 2009
-Dmanisi Archaeological site, booklet, GNM, 2009
-Vani Archaeological Site, booklet, GNM, 2011
15. Developed new, Georgian terminology and translated from English into Georgian the
book: “ICOMOS-ISCS Illustrated glossary on stone deterioration patterns”, 2011-2016,
 http://iscs.icomos.org/glossary.html
16. Co-author and member of the Editorial Board of the bi-lingual (Georgian and English)
book on the scientific articles dedicated to the major archaeological discoveries revealed
during the SCPX construction project: “Rescue Archaeology in Georgia: The South
Caucasian Pipeline Expansion Project”, Tbilisi, Georgian National Museum, 2018
17. “Earth Architecture – History, Care and Conservation” (Iberia-Colchis, Journal of
Georgian Classical and Early Medieval Studies, vol. 14, Tbilisi, 2018)
18. Proceedings of the “21
st
International Conference on underwater science and
technology”, paper: “Unexplored Ancient Submerged Heritage of Georgia”, Akdeniz
University, Antalia, Turkey, 2021;
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