Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 27 years of experience in multi-sectoral program management, the expert specializes in humanitarian aid and disaster reduction. Career highlights include leading projects in Asia and Africa, achieving significant outcomes such as constructing 142 infrastructure projects and directing economic development plans for thousands of farmers. Responsibilities have included managing budgets up to US $45 million and leading teams of up to 250 staff. The expert's skills encompass strategic partnerships, capacity building, and needs assessment. Background includes positions at Catholic Relief Services and Norwegian Refugee Council, demonstrating strong project and resource management capabilities.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as Norwegian MFA, Norad, Sida, KfW, UNHCR, UNOCHA, USAID/BHA, World Bank, FCDO, EU, ECHO, DFAT-Australian Aid, SDC, and WFP. Their involvement includes project implementation, strategic partnerships, and capacity building in areas like governance, infrastructure, and education. They have managed multiyear program portfolios and budgets up to US $45 million, with projects spanning regional and national scopes. Geographic locations of donor-related work include Nigeria, Niger, Chad, Cameroon, Mozambique, Myanmar, and Sierra Leone.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors including rural development, humanitarian aid, social development, civil engineering, and water and sanitation. Previously held roles such as Chief of Party and Country Director, overseeing large-scale projects and managing diverse teams. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise spans program management, infrastructure development in conflict-affected areas, and public health initiatives. Their work has had a regional scope, particularly in Africa and Asia, addressing complex issues in post-conflict and disaster environments. Extensive geographic experience includes significant involvement in countries such as Nigeria, Myanmar, Sierra Leone, Mozambique, and the USA.

Languages and education

With a background in English as a native language and a strong working knowledge of French, the expert has utilized these skills in various professional contexts, including in-country work across multiple regions and collaboration within multilingual teams. The expert holds a Master of Regional Planning with a concentration in International Development from Cornell University, USA, completed between 1996 and 1998. Additionally, a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Design with Honors was earned from The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA, from 1987 to 1992.