Nino Erkomaishvili_Cultural Heritage Expert.docx

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;

1. Nino Erkomaishvili
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.
Years of experience: 30+
Countries of experience: Georgia, Spain, Italy, Sweden, China, Global companies
Area of expertise:
Cultural Heritage, Environmental, Social, Governance, Infrastructure
Implemented Projects (2017–2025)
1.Underwater and terrestrial archaeological survey for the Anaklia
Underwater and terrestrial archaeological survey for the Anaklia Deep

2. See Port construction project (Anaklia Development Consortium), 2018;
2.Black Sea floor scanning and studies (Black Sea Group), 2018;
3.Development of modern and comprehensive standards for cultural
heritage studies in Georgia (National Agency for Cultural Heritage
Protection of Georgia), 2019;
4.Elaboration of Tourist Routes incorporation cultural, historical and artistic
content aimed at fostering the development of Georgian heritage tourism
(2018). Client: National Agency for Cultural Heritage Protection of Georgia.
Project Manager, Locus-Advisory.
5.Jonouli OHL construction project – for the project ESIA: Cultural
Heritage survey, 2020-2021 (Jonouli HPP&OHL construction projects),
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 and Bakhvi 2 HPPs construction project - for the project ESIA:
Cultural Heritage survey (C-C-E-H Hydro VI, LLC), 2021 and 2022
12.Due diligence audit and consultancy services of various Cultural Heritage
documentation for Vista Environment (Sweden), under NDA, 2021
13.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
14.110 kV "Bakhvi 1-2" OHL construction and operation project - for the
project ESIA: Cultural Heritage surveys (C-C-E-H Hydro VI, LLC), 2023
15.Rehabilitation of water supply and sewage system in Baghdati and
Samtredia municipalities and Sairme Resort - for the project ESIA: Cultural

3. Heritage survey (Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG), 2023
16.Sadmeli HPP construction project - for the project ESIA: Cultural
Heritage survey and (Sadmeli HPP Ltd), 2024
17.Kutaisi water treatment plant redesign and supervision project - for the
project ESIA: Cultural Heritage survey (CDM Smith, Ltd), 2024
18.Ruisi Wind Power Plant Project – preparation of Method Statements
and Risk Assessments of various types of Cultural Heritage activities
19.Mukhra HPP construction project - for the project ESIA: Cultural
Heritage survey (Green Energy Group, Ltd), 2025
20.“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)
21.Sakaura HPP construction project - for the project ESIA: Cultural Heritage
survey (Sakaura HPP, Ltd), 2025
Education:
MSc General and Inorganic Chemistry, Master Thesis: “Conservation of Stone
Materials at Vani Archeological Settlement by Using the Silica-Organic
Compounds”, Tbilisi State University
Relevant Trainings:
List of the Trainings
1.Social Risks Management, organized by EBRD, EBRD certificate
2.Occupational Health and Safety Risks Management, organized by EBRD,
EBRD certificate
3.Introduction to Project Management; Certificate of George Washington
University, School of Business
4.Business training courses organized by BP Georgia and accomplished with
international certificates:
-Scrum/Agile system of management;
-Effective planning and management;

4. -Communication and power of influence at negotiations;
-Managing the team and organization;
-Presentation skills;
-Facing media;
5.Supervisory Skills, Humanmanagement Development Consulting,
International Certificate (two separate courses)
6.Introduction to ISO 14001 Management Systems; International Certificate;
7.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
8.Training on Stone Conservation. Georgia, Jvari. ICCROM, ICCROM
International Certificate
9.Work Safety Trainings accomplished with the international certificates:
10.Training on Adobe Conservation and Restoration. Samarkand, Uzbekistan;
Soviet Certificate