An IAAR Expert is an individual who conducts accreditation activities for educational organizations and/or educational programs and possesses the competence to perform these functions as recognized by the Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating (IAAR).

To conduct various types of accreditation, IAAR engages highly qualified domestic and international experts (from Germany, the Netherlands, the USA, Hungary, Serbia, Turkey, Denmark, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Russia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Greece, Estonia, and others). IAAR actively cooperates with foreign accreditation agencies through the mutual exchange of experts and professional development programs. Such partnership demonstrates the high level of professionalism and demand for IAAR experts, enhances the effectiveness of expert activities, and allows for the synthesis and dissemination of best domestic and international practices.

An IAAR expert must know:

• Current versions of international legal acts in the field of education and accreditation, national educational legislation of the relevant states, and existing regulations governing accreditation procedures;

• IAAR standards and guidelines for specific types of accreditation;

• Methods for assessing the compliance of educational organizations and/or programs with IAAR standards;

• Methods and protocols for handling official information and personal data;

• Requirements for the content and formatting of External Expert Commission (EEC) reports and other documents essential to the accreditation process.

An IAAR expert must be able to:

• Review self-assessment reports and progress reports of educational organizations for institutional and specialized (programmatic) accreditation;

• Analyze, systematize, and summarize information, and evaluate diverse resources;

• Collect information through surveys, interviews, and other methods of oral and written communication, and process the results;

• Analyze educational programs (including curricula, syllabi, modules, internship programs, and other materials focused on quality training and the spiritual/moral development of students);

• Determine the compliance (or non-compliance) of student and graduate training with IAAR standards and criteria;

• Draft commission conclusions and other expert documentation;

• Prepare the External Expert Commission (EEC) visit report in accordance with IAAR requirements;

• Collaborate effectively with other experts, the accreditation body, and the educational organization during the accreditation process.

Experts must maintain their professional qualifications in accordance with IAAR requirements through formal training and self-education. Experts participate in seminars, conferences, and other events organized by IAAR and/or other relevant organizations.

IAAR is currently expanding its database of quality assurance experts. Candidates wishing to apply must fill out the application form (see: "Fill out Expert Application") and submit the following documents:

1. ID Copy: A copy of an identity document;

2. Educational Credentials: Copies of higher education diplomas, certificates of additional education, and documents confirming academic degrees or titles;

3. Detailed CV: A comprehensive resume (free format) including all contact details;

4. Language Proficiency: A copy of a language test certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.), if available;

5. Supporting Documents: Other documents confirming professional competence (e.g., letters of recommendation from educational organizations, research institutions, associations, etc.).