Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 30 years of experience in institutional reform and skills development in education, particularly in TVET, the expert has led numerous international projects, providing technical assistance and capacity building. With over 15 years as a Team Leader, the expert has managed EU-funded projects across Albania, Kosovo, and Central Asia. Career highlights include policy advice, system reform, and curriculum development. Responsibilities have included coordinating between public and private sectors and demonstrating a strong track record in donor project coordination and strategic leadership in intercultural settings.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the EU, ADB, Lux-Development, KfW, and Swisscontact. The expert's involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in education and vocational training sectors. These projects have been regional and national in scope, focusing on governance and education reform. Geographic locations of these donor-related activities include Albania, Kosovo, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in the education sector, the expert has focused extensively on vocational education and training (TVET), institutional reform, and capacity building. Previously held roles such as Team Leader and Chief Technical Adviser in international projects. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes policy development, curriculum design, and donor coordination. The work spans regions including Europe and Central Asia, with a focus on enhancing skills development and aligning educational initiatives with labor market needs. The expert has deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, particularly in transitional economies.

Languages and education

The expert is a native Dutch speaker and is fluent in English. Proficiency in German and French is complemented by basic skills in Russian, Albanian, and Macedonian. These language skills have been utilized in various international projects and multicultural team environments, enhancing communication and collaboration across diverse regions. The expert holds a Master's degree in Educational Theory and Psychology and a Bachelor's degree in the same field from Nutsacademy Rotterdam, Netherlands. Additionally, a Diploma in Teacher Training for Basic Education was obtained from the Academy for Teacher Training for Basic Education, Netherlands. Further specialization in Educational Theory, focusing on training and developmental processes in organizations, was completed at the University of Leiden, Netherlands. The expert also received certificates in Skills Development from the International Training Center ILO in Turin, Italy.