UNICEF Representative in Iran

Dorina Andreev-Jitaru is the UNICEF Representative to the Islamic Republic of Iran. She brings over 20 years of experience in international development and humanitarian programming, with a strong background in leadership, strategic planning, and partnerships across diverse global contexts.

Prior to her current role, Ms. Andreev-Jitaru served as the UNICEF Regional Office for South Asia, where she oversaw program support to eight countries, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

Ms. Andreev-Jitaru has held multiple leadership roles within UNICEF and other UN agencies, including Chief of Program in Niger, Advisor for Afghanistan, and Senior Program Advisor supporting initiatives across Africa, Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Middle East. She has managed large multidisciplinary teams, led multi-country programs, and played a pivotal role in strategic partnerships with governments, donors, the private sector, and civil society—including faith-based and youth organizations.

With extensive experience in resource mobilization, her technical expertise spans health, immunization, nutrition, education, social protection, and civil registration systems. She has developed global guidelines, authored manuals, strategies and researches used currently across many countries.

A Romanian and Moldovan national, Ms. Andreev-Jitaru holds degrees in finance and strategic communications and is pursuing doctoral studies in social psychology. She speaks fluent English, Romanian, Russian, and French.

In a meeting with His excellency, the Foreign Minister, Mr Abbas Araghchi on Saturday July 26, Ms Andreev Jitaru submitted her credentials.