Key skills and expertise

With 32 years of experience, the expert possesses key qualifications in project management, training-of-trainers methodologies, facilitation, and qualitative research. They have successfully led local and international initiatives, providing consultancy and advisory services. Notable accomplishments include leading evaluations and capacity-building projects, delivering comprehensive reports, and facilitating stakeholder workshops. The expert has held leadership roles in program coordination and project management, contributing to governance, education, and social development sectors.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the World Bank, USAID, Asian Development Bank, UNESCO, and the European Union. Involvement has included project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building across sectors like governance, education, and social development. The projects have been both national and regional in scope, taking place in Myanmar and focusing on areas such as local governance, education reform, and community-driven development.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors such as education, social development, governance, and program management. Previously held roles ranging from project manager to consultant, with responsibilities including project implementation, evaluation, and capacity building. Cross-cutting expertise includes integrating social safeguards into infrastructure projects and advancing community-driven development. The work has primarily been country-specific to Myanmar, addressing regional development issues and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. Extensive experience in Myanmar includes familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues, spanning regions such as Mon, Kayin, Kayah, Shan, Kachin, and Rakhine States.

Languages and education

Fluent in Burmese and English, utilizing these language skills in various professional settings, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams. These competencies have been instrumental in facilitating communication and coordination in international development projects and stakeholder engagements. The expert holds a Master of Development Studies and a Master of Public Administration from Yangon University of Economics, Myanmar. Additionally, a Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences from the University of Yangon, Myanmar, provides a strong foundation in development, public administration, and natural sciences.