Elnur Namazov

Unemployed at International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC

Baku, Baku Ekonomic Zone, Azerbaijan

About

Experience

  • International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC (8 yrs 3 mos)
    • Career transition
      Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

      Due to the suspension of the ICRC activities in Azerbaijan

    • Protection Specialist
      Apr 2018 - Sep 2025 · 7 yrs 6 mos

      - Supervised and implemented protection activities concerning families of missing persons from the Karabakh conflicts; - Collected Ante-Mortem Data (AMD), established Pedigree Trees, and coordinated DNA sampling processes in collaboration with relevant state authorities; - Managed tracing requests, ensured consistent follow-up, and provided family support throughout post-funeral procedures; - Maintained close coordination with municipal authorities, the State Commission, and the Red Crescent Society; - Handled international tracing cases involving Iraq, Syria, Ukraine, and Russia, ensuring detailed reporting and operational support (including opening TCs, collecting RCMs, and facilitating video/Skype calls between detainees and their families); - Assisted the Protection Department in strategic planning, field coordination, and compliance with ICRC operational standards; - Represented the organization in international workshops and seminars held in Geneva, Amman, and Tbilisi; - Prepared official reports and contributed to policy discussions on Missing Persons and Foreign Fighters case management.

  • Unemployed at International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC
    Oct 2025

  • Purchasing Officer at International Rescue Committee (IRC)
    2003 - 2008 · 5 yrs

    - Oversaw procurement operations, ensuring transparency and adherence to IRC logistics and procurement policies; - Coordinated logistics and field operations, ensuring the timely delivery of goods and services to program sites; - Collaborated with emergency response teams to facilitate rapid deployment and resource allocation; - Monitored vendor compliance and maintained accurate procurement documentation; - Provided administrative and logistical recommendations to improve efficiency and accountability.

  • Translator at State Border Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan
    1998 - 2003 · 5 yrs

    - Provided Persian language translation and real-time interpretation for operational and diplomatic engagements; - Supported intelligence briefings, prepared classified cross-border communication materials, and ensured accuracy in translations; - Facilitated communication and coordination with foreign counterparts on security and operational matters; - Maintained strict confidentiality and accuracy in all operational documentation.

  • Country Director at
    1996 - 1998 · 2 yrs

    - Supervised international trade and logistics operations between partner countries; - Established and maintained strategic partnerships with domestic and foreign business counterparts; - Oversaw human resource management, recruitment, and employee performance evaluation; - Directed corporate strategy development and ensured compliance with trade and transport regulations.