Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 17 years of experience in development cooperation, the expert specializes in responsible mining, mineral supply chains, and financial governance. Expert advice, monitoring and evaluation, and project planning have been key areas of contribution to both local and international initiatives. Career highlights include leading the development of sustainability standards and guidelines for the mining sector. Previously held roles such as Managing Director and Head of Mission have allowed the expert to successfully manage projects across Africa and Asia, delivering impactful results in governance and sustainability.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated extensively with organizations such as GIZ, Global Witness, and CCCMC on international development cooperation projects. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in governance, responsible mining, and financial governance. Worked across diverse projects involving regional and sector-specific scales, with geographic locations including China, Africa, Indonesia, and Vietnam. The expert has played a key role in developing guidelines, conducting desk studies, and leading evaluations for donor-funded initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in key sectors such as responsible mining, public finance, governance, and corporate social responsibility, the expert has held roles including consultant, policy advisor, and managing director. Responsibilities have included project implementation, evaluation, and capacity building. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise spans sustainability standards and financial governance, with a geographic scope covering Africa, Asia, and Europe. This cross-cutting knowledge has been applied in both regional and country-specific contexts, enhancing development cooperation and governance projects. Extensive geographic experience includes significant work in China, South Africa, Indonesia, and Vietnam, with deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues. Recurring involvement includes long-term assignments in China and multiple projects across African nations such as Ghana, Zambia, and Senegal, reflecting strong expertise in regional development and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

With a background in political science and economics, the expert is a native German speaker and fluent in English and French, with proficiency in Spanish. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including in-country work across multiple continents and collaboration with multilingual teams. This linguistic capability has supported extensive international development work and facilitated effective communication in diverse cultural settings. The expert holds a Master’s Degree in Political Science and Economics from the University of Potsdam, Germany, and participated in an ERASMUS program at Sciences Po in Bordeaux, France, providing a strong foundation for extensive work in development cooperation and governance.