Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 35 years of experience in international development, the expert specializes in strategic direction, emergency response, and social impact. With a proven track record of managing multicultural teams, they have consistently delivered high-quality programs on time and within budget. Career highlights include launching a Caritas office in Istanbul and leading a multi-sectorial program in Haiti for World Vision International. Previously held roles such as Director and Project Manager demonstrate their leadership capabilities. Their skill set encompasses business development, problem-solving, advocacy, and capacity building, showcased through successful collaborations with both local and international initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has extensive experience collaborating with international donors, including the EU and CIDA. Responsibilities have included project implementation and providing technical assistance for multi-sectorial programs in health, shelter, livelihood, and WASH in Haiti. They have managed an EU-funded food security project for Syrian refugees in Turkey and prepared evaluations for EU donors related to the Syrian refugee crisis. Their work with these donors has spanned regional and sector-specific projects, primarily in Turkey and Haiti.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse sectors such as food security, health, humanitarian aid and emergency response, border management, and program and resource management. Background includes positions at various organizations where they served as Director, Project Manager, and Consultant, managing projects across regions like Europe, Southeast Asia, and The Caribbean. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes strategic planning, emergency response, and capacity building, with a focus on delivering high-impact programs in multicultural environments. The expert has extensive geographic experience in Europe, Southeast Asia, India, The Caribbean, and Turkey, with significant projects undertaken in Turkey, Haiti, Indonesia, and Singapore. This recurring involvement has equipped them with deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in emergency response and program management for international development initiatives.

Languages and education

With a background in languages, the expert is bilingual in English and French, fluent in Italian and Bahasa Indonesia, and has basic proficiency in Spanish and Turkish. These language skills have been effectively utilized in managing and working with multicultural teams, enhancing communication and cooperation in diverse international settings. The expert holds an MBA from ESSEC Business School in Paris, France, and a Bachelor of Arts in French/International Studies from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana, IL, USA. Their educational background is further complemented by certified project management courses and public health courses from Duke University and John Hopkins online, as well as training in MEAL, disaster resilience, and cross-cultural team building.