Aydan Aghayeva

Career Advisor @ ADA University

About

With over 7 years of experience as a trainer and 300+ hours of mentoring, I currently serve as a Career Advisor at ADA University, dedicated to empowering individuals through career development and life skills training. As a graduate of the Council of Europe’s TRAYAZE program and UNICEF’s "Basic Life Skills" training, I bring a wealth of expertise in mentoring and innovative training methods. I am passionate about guiding youth on their personal and professional development journeys, delivering impactful training sessions across diverse platforms.

Country

Azerbaijan

City

Baku

Industry

Government Administration

Skill

Learning and Development, Agile Project Management, Project Management, Agile Methodologies, Project Planning, Training, Leadership, Communication, Career Support, Counseling, Career Services, Career Education

Experience

Career Advisor

ADA University

2023-9 - Present · 3 yrs

Baku

“Basic Life Skills” Program – Project Coordinator / Trainer

UNICEF

2019-3 - 2026-2 · 7 yrs

Baku & Regional Youth Centers, Azerbaijan | Since 2019 Coordinated and delivered training programs in Baku and regional centers, focusing on self-awareness, critical thinking, and interpersonal effectiveness to support youth (ages 16–20); Designed and implemented Training of Trainers (TOT) initiatives, empowering regional youth to become trainers and ensuring sustainable program delivery across multiple locations. Monitored participant progress and program impact, collecting feedback and data to inform ongoing improvements and evidence-based decision-making.

Regional Manager

Gənclərin İnkişaf və Karyera Mərkəzi

2022-8 - 2023-10 · 1 yr 3 mos

Baku

Coordinated the activities of regional branches across Azerbaijan to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and consistent implementation of initiatives; Led and supported a team of regional managers in planning, executing, and monitoring projects across multiple locations; Contributed to recruitment processes for regional centers and conducted performance evaluations to assess effectiveness, identify development needs, and support quality improvement.

Leading Project Specialist

Gənclərin İnkişaf və Karyera Mərkəzi

2020-9 - 2023-7 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Baku

Contributed to a pilot project in Baku that informed the strategic decision to expand to 55 branches nationwide by coordinating surveys and field research across regions, analyzing findings, and preparing project proposals to address identified gaps and challenges; Planned, managed, and monitored multi-regional projects using structured project management approaches, including work plans, timelines, risk tracking, and progress reporting Designed and delivered capacity-building training programs and projects for regional branches, targeting both staff members and young people; Developed and implemented structured mentoring programs for regional employees to strengthen professional competencies and ensure consistent service quality across branches.Designing and delivering training programs for the regional branches.

Events and Projects Specialist

Bakı Gənclər Mərkəzi / Baku Youth Center

2019-8 - 2020-9 · 1 yr 2 mos

Baku

Planned and implemented training programs, events, and youth-focused projects aligned with institutional objectives and stakeholder needs; Coordinated joint initiatives with partner state institutions and private companies, supporting cross sector collaboration and effective project execution; Managed event and project workflows, including scheduling, coordination, and reporting, using MS Office tools to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.