Key skills and expertise

With over 16 years of experience, the expert is proficient in financial management, procurement, project management, and auditing. They have led international initiatives with the UN and multilateral donors, managing multi-million-dollar budgets and implementing strategic policies. Leadership roles such as Director of Finance and Administration have involved overseeing financial systems and procurement strategies. Career highlights include improving program execution and donor relations, advising on procurement practices in Mexico, and coordinating high-profile events. The expert is skilled in MS Office, SAP ERP, and various operating systems, and is fluent in English and French.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors like the United Nations and multilateral donors in regions such as Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East. Responsibilities have included project implementation, financial management, procurement strategies, and risk management initiatives. Thematic areas encompass governance, migration, and development programs. The expert has managed projects on a national and regional scale, notably in countries including Senegal, Mexico, Laos, and Italy.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including procurement, administration, finance, accounting, audit, and public administration. Previously held roles such as Director of Finance and Administration, Public Procurement Expert, and Financial Management Specialist. Responsibilities have included financial oversight, procurement strategy development, and compliance assurance. The expert's interdisciplinary knowledge includes integrating IT strategies in program operations. Geographic experience spans Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Europe, with notable expertise in managing regional and country-specific projects, particularly in governance and development programs. Extensive geographic experience includes work in Armenia, Bangladesh, Canada, Gambia, India, Italy, Laos, Nepal, Senegal, Switzerland, Thailand, and Tunisia, demonstrating deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, especially in Senegal.

Languages and education

Bringing a multilingual capability, the expert is fluent in English and French, with Telugu as the mother tongue. Intermediate proficiency in Spanish and Hindi has been utilized in diverse international settings, including work across Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East, and in multilingual teams, facilitating effective communication in international projects. The expert holds an Executive Masters in Management of International Organizations from SDA Bocconi School of Management, Italy, and a Masters in Administration from AISTS - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL), Switzerland. Additionally, they have a Post-Graduate Diploma in Accounting and a Bachelor of Commerce with Great Distinction, both from McGill University, Canada. Their educational background also includes a Diploma in Strategic Public Procurement from UNDP-CIPS and a High School Diploma from Culver Military Academy.