Peter Derdak

Experience

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  Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency - HIPA

  Aug 2015 - Sept 2015

  Government Relations Intern

  Provided matchmaking services and developed market entry strategies for American companiesCreation analyses on bilateral political and economic relationsLobby meetings with MPs and trade associations to increase the political and social acceptance of TTIP

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  U.S. Department of Commerce

  Nov 2015 - Sept 2016

  Export Promotion at the Embassy of the United States of America in Budapest

  Providing matchmaking services and developing entry strategies for American companies with an interest in Hungary and the CEE region.Creation analyses on political and economic relations. Participation in lobbying meetings with the members of the Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee and the leaders of professional organizations to increase the political and social acceptance of TTIP.

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  Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary

  May 2017 - now

  Acting as a national focal point for the Global GatewayRepresenting Hungary in the RESUA and RELEX-HQ WPs and the Ukraine Facility CommitteeActing as a delegate to the OECD DAC WP-STATParticipating in the NDICI-GE Programming procedureServed as a peer reviewer for Switzerland’s OECD DAC review, delivering expert policy analysis and guidance on international development standards and policiesRepresenting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade at the National Statistical Coordination BoardPreparing official statistical reviews and reports for the OECD DAC and Hungarian Statistical Office on Official Development AssistanceCollect data and carry out econometric research to prepare policy decisions related to development issuesOverseeing the formation of positions regarding UNDP, UNOCHA, and OECD initiativesOverseeing participation in Team Europe Initiatives and Aid-for-Trade projectsMaintaining contacts with civil society and other relevant stakeholders Show less Managing the International Development and Humanitarian Assistance Policy UnitRepresenting Hungary in international meetings as Deputy Development Director GeneralActing as national focal point for the Global Gateway StrategyPreparing an annual report for the Government on the situation of Hungary's Official Development AssistanceRepresenting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade at the National Statistical Coordination BoardPreparing official statistical reviews and reports for the OECD DAC and Hungarian Statistical Office on Official Development AssistanceLeading the drafting of legislations in international development and humanitarian assistance policy mattersOverseeing the preparation and implementation of Hungary's International Development Policy StrategyOverseeing the development of positions and mandates in the ACP, CODEV, COHAFA, RESUA WPsOverseeing the formation of position regarding UNDP, UNCHA and OECD initiativesMaintaining and monitoring relations with donor countries and organizationsOverseeing project management for the implementation of international development and humanitarian projects under the Hungary Helps ProgrammeDirecting the implementation of national communication campaigns to increase international development policy awareness and shape attitudesSupervising diplomats handling international development cooperation and humanitarian tasks Show less • Maintaining and monitoring relations with donor countries and organizationsParticipating in the planning, development, monitoring and evaluation of projects under the Hungary Helps ProgrammeMaintaining relations with the project managers of the Hungary Helps Agency, international humanitarian and development organizationsFollowing up on implementation of humanitarian and development projectsDrafting background papers, analysis and speeches for senior leadership on the implementation ofhumanitarian and development projects Show less Analyzing and reporting on keypolitical, economic, and energy developmentsNegotiating matters related to the bilateral tied-aid program and joint infrastructural and energy projectsLiaising with central and local authorities, multilateral and bilateral representations as well as civil societyPresenting best practices to Ukrainian authorities related to creating a better business environment for foreign investmentManaging development projects in the Ukrainian health sectorCoordinating Hungarian humanitarian aid during the early days of the war.As the leader of a team of three fostered exports of 46 companies, achieving an increase of successful inquiries by more than 30% y/y Show less Drafting and negotiating government decrees amongst government institutions of economic significanceDrafting the National Export StrategyManaging projects, including sector and company-level export readiness programs, initiatives for market diversificationCollecting data and carry out econometric research to prepare policy decisions related to economic and trade issuesParticipation in in-house trade formulation and drafting mandate proposals in the EU and OECDWriting dossiers for the leadership and briefing them before meetingsAnalyzing political and economic developments in partner countries to create tailor-made strategiesMonitoring the progress of arrangements made during bilateral and multilateral high-level meetingsOrganizing trade missions and business meetingsPreparing the meetings of the National Digital Export Development CommitteeSuccessfully coordinated efforts to lower airport fees and government charges on behalf of a Hungarian ultra-low-cost carrier in several countries Show less

  • International Development and Humanitarian Aid Programme Management Officer

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Director for International Development and Humanitarian Assistance Policy

    Sept 2023 - Jul 2024

  • International Development and Humanitarian Aid Programme Management Officer

    Jul 2023 - Sept 2023

  • Bilateral Desk Officer for Finland and Ireland

    Sept 2022 - Jun 2023

  • Appointed Diplomat

    Apr 2022 - Sept 2022

  • Commercial Attache

    Aug 2021 - Apr 2022

  • Commercial Officer

    May 2017 - Aug 2021