Key skills and expertise

With 23 years in international development, the expert excels in migration, environment, and conflict resolution. They have led initiatives in technical assistance, advocacy, and capacity building, managing projects up to USD 12 million. Leadership roles have included team management and stakeholder engagement for UKAID and USAID-funded projects. The expert has achieved regulatory improvements in land rights and transparency and facilitated collaboration across diverse stakeholders. Known for rigorous analysis and strategic implementation, significant contributions have been made to programs in Asia, particularly Indonesia.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as UKAID, USAID, and the Packard Foundation, engaging in project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building. These collaborations focused on governance, environment, and conflict issues, with projects ranging from national to regional scopes. Work primarily took place in Indonesia, contributing to initiatives like forest governance reform and the development of monitoring systems. Involvement included managing significant funding portfolios and fostering stakeholder collaboration to enhance program effectiveness.

Sectors and geographic focus

Extensive experience spans sectors such as Civil Society & NGOs, Environment & Natural Resource Management, Social Development, and Conflict. Leadership roles in project management, technical assistance, advocacy, and research have been held. Cross-cutting expertise includes integrating political economy analysis into governance and environmental projects. Work spans regional and country-specific initiatives, primarily in Indonesia and other parts of Asia, focusing on sustainable land use, forest governance, and stakeholder engagement. Significant geographic experience includes two decades in Indonesia, with deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues. Additional work in Thailand, the Philippines, Timor Leste, and Papua demonstrates extensive involvement in regional projects and development initiatives.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English and Indonesian, with a working knowledge of French. These language skills have been utilized extensively in professional settings, particularly during in-country work in Indonesia and in collaboration with multilingual teams on international development projects. The expert holds a PhD in Social Anthropology from the Australian National University, Australia. Additionally, they have a Master of Science in Mathematics from McGill University, Québec, and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Psychology from Simon Fraser University, Canada. The expert was awarded the Governor-General’s Medal as the top graduating student at Simon Fraser University in 1993.