Key skills and expertise

With 18 years of experience, the expert is a strategic adviser specializing in climate change, sustainable mobility, and net-zero pathways. Key skills include project acquisition, management, and evaluation, as well as capacity building and collaboration with international partners. The expert has led teams in evaluating regional programs and coordinated high-level policy reports. Notable achievements include winning significant bids for international projects and providing actionable recommendations for sustainable mobility and net-zero carbon pathways. Leadership roles have been held in both local and international initiatives, contributing to impactful climate and environmental strategies.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing extensive experience, the expert has collaborated with the German Institute for Development Evaluation (DEval) as a Team Leader, focusing on evaluation capacity development in Germany and Latin America. Responsibilities included heading a team to evaluate a regional capacity development program, delivering high-quality outputs, and facilitating organizational dialogue and learning. This collaboration was sector-specific, emphasizing evaluation and capacity building within international development cooperation.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors such as Environment & Natural Resource Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Institutional Development & Capacity Building, Science & Innovation, and Transport. Roles have included strategic advising, project management, and capacity building. The expert has demonstrated interdisciplinary expertise, particularly in integrating climate change strategies with sustainable mobility and net-zero pathways. The geographic scope of work is international, involving collaborations in diverse regions, enhancing the expert’s ability to manage cross-sectoral projects effectively. Geographic experience includes work in Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Germany, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Israel, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Philippines, Thailand, Turkey, the UK, and Vietnam. This diverse international exposure has equipped the expert with deep familiarity with regional development issues and cultural dynamics, particularly in the context of climate change, sustainable mobility, and capacity building initiatives. The work spans multiple continents, reflecting a broad understanding of local governance and international collaboration.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, Swedish, and Hebrew, the expert has utilized these language skills in various professional contexts, including collaboration with international and multilingual teams on projects across multiple countries. This proficiency supports effective communication and coordination in diverse, global environments. The expert holds a PhD in Environmental Sciences from the University of East Anglia, UK, with a focus on EU car CO2 emissions. Additionally, an MSc in Environmental Policy & Regulation was earned from the London School of Economics and Political Science, UK. The educational background also includes a BSc in Environmental Sciences from the University of East Anglia, UK.