Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 40 years of experience in management and leadership, the expert has extensive expertise in operational policing, program management, and criminal investigations. With over 27 years dedicated to police training, capacity building, and implementing international initiatives in human rights and police reform, career highlights include setting up community policing projects and training investigators in human trafficking. Previously held roles such as Police Training Manager, Human Rights and Gender Issues Trainer, and Community Policing Advisor, responsibilities have included managing international training programs and advising on police reform in conflict zones.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors including various UN agencies, the European Union (EU), Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), Department for International Development (DfID), International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD), and International Organization for Migration (IOM). Involvement included project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in governance and security. These projects were conducted on a regional and national scale across locations such as Ukraine, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lebanon, and Tajikistan.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked extensively in sectors such as security and peacebuilding, education and training, gender and human rights, and organizational development. Background includes positions at various international organizations, with roles such as Police Training Manager, Human Rights and Gender Issues Trainer, and Community Policing Advisor. Cross-cutting expertise includes capacity building and program development, with a focus on police reform and human trafficking investigations. Responsibilities have included providing technical assistance and strategic advice in conflict and post-conflict settings across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

The expert has extensive geographic experience, having worked in 26 countries across Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East, Africa, the Caribbean, and the Balkans. Deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics in regions like Ukraine, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lebanon, and Tajikistan has been developed through long-term assignments in conflict and transitional areas, equipping the expert with region-specific expertise in advising on police reform and delivering training programs tailored to local needs.

Languages and education

With a background in language skills, the expert is a native English speaker with full professional proficiency. Comfortable professional skills in German have been utilized in multilingual teams, and working knowledge in spoken Spanish has been applied in international settings. These language skills have facilitated effective communication and collaboration in diverse, multilingual environments during various international assignments.

The expert obtained a qualification in Police Management from South Yorkshire Police in the UK, where qualification as a Police Inspector and Detective was also achieved. Pursued credits in Social Science and Police Studies towards a BA degree at the Open University in Milton Keynes, UK. Additionally, holds a United Nations Management Certificate, Human Rights Investigators Certificate, and Human Rights Trainers Certificate from the United Nations Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina.