As UNRC, he is the direct representative of the Secretary-General and highest level UN official in the country, holding the diplomatic rank of Ambassador.

Prior to taking up his appointment in Armenia, Mr. Sharp served in a number of capacities in various parts of the world, including Southern Africa, New York, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East and the South Caucasus. He is both a published author of works in the health economics field and a seasoned manager of technical assistance portfolios at the country and regional levels for over 20 years, with graduate training in economics and public health management. Mr. Sharp has also served in a number of advisory positions, including as member of the World Health Organisation Knowledge Hub Advisory Board, and as a World Bank Expert Panel member for Europe and Central Asia. He was designated a USAID “Policy Champion” and nominated for the UNDP Administrator’s Award, while having also served as a guest speaker at numerous international fora, including the European Health Forum, Central European University, the Council on Foreign Relations, the Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program, and the Social Science Research Council in NY, USA.