Key skills and expertise

With 40 years of experience, the expert is a highly respected consultant and educator specializing in Technical Vocational Educational Training (TVET), and secondary- and upper secendary level education. Key skills include project management, educational program design, and integration of soft skills into curricula. The expert has led international projects, such as EU Leonardo da Vinci mobility initiatives, and has experience in both public and private sectors. Accomplishments include successful implementation of quality assurance measures and leadership in organizing international conferences. Proficient in designing e-learning modules, the expert has significantly contributed to capacity building, and career guidance and study counselling in diverse cultural settings.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the World Bank and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland. In Afghanistan, the expert provided technical assistance as an Examination Systems Expert and Consultant for accreditation, working on projects funded by the World Bank. In Vietnam, the expert participated in the Quang Tri Rural Development Programme, focusing on vocational and employment-focused training. The work involved project implementation and capacity building in education and vocational training, with projects spanning regional and national scopes. Geographic locations include Afghanistan, Vietnam, and Finland.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across sectors including rural development, education, poverty reduction, training, SME and private sector, and human resources. Responsibilities have included roles as consultant, evaluator, educator, and project manager, with a focus on technical vocational training, educational program design, and capacity building. The expert possesses interdisciplinary expertise in integrating employability skills into education and developing e-learning methodologies. Geographic scope includes projects in Finland, Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Cambodia, focusing on regional and national educational development and public-private partnerships. The expert's work emphasizes cross-sector collaboration and innovation in educational methodologies.

Extensive geographic experience includes work in Finland, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Cambodia, Romania and Portugal. With a strong focus on educational development, the expert has repeatedly engaged in projects in Finland and Vietnam, gaining deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics. The expert's work in Afghanistan and Cambodia involved significant contributions to vocational training and educational assessments. Additionally, involvement in regional development initiatives in the Middle East, including studies in Jordan, Lebanon, and Iran, enhanced understanding of regional crises management and cultural contexts.

Languages and education

Bringing multilingual capabilities, the expert is fluent in Finnish and English, with working knowledge of German and Swedish. The expert possesses intermediate skills in Spanish, Italian, and Russian, and basic knowledge of Arabic. These language skills have been utilized in diverse international settings, including collaboration with multilingual teams and work in various countries. The expert's language proficiency has supported roles in educational consulting, project management, and capacity building across different cultural contexts.

With a background in education, the expert holds a Master of Arts in History, Social and Public Policy from the University of Joensuu, Finland. Additionally, the expert completed a postgraduate program in Study Counsellor and Career Guidance Education at the University of Jyväskylä Applied Sciences, Teacher Education College, Finland. The expert has also obtained certificates in Entrepreneurship Coach Education and the International Educational Specialists Programme from the University of Jyväskylä Applied Sciences and the National Centre for Professional Development in Education (OPEKO), Finland, respectively.