Key skills and expertise

With over 38 years of experience, the expert specializes in designing and managing large, complex multi-donor programs in governance, justice, and human rights across Asia and Africa. Significant technical expertise in justice system reform and capacity building is a hallmark of their career, working with both formal and informal sectors. Leadership roles have included strategic direction, stakeholder management, and policy advisory. Career highlights include managing a €90 million sector reform program and overseeing initiatives that improved justice access for vulnerable communities.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the European Commission, UNDP, DFID, DANIDA, and the British Council. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in governance, justice, law, and order sectors. They have managed regional and national projects across South Asia, East Asia, and Africa, including countries like Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malawi, and Kenya. The expert has worked on initiatives related to access to justice, rule of law, and human rights, ensuring alignment with donor objectives and compliance with financial and procurement procedures.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors including human rights, anti-corruption, conflict resolution, democratization, justice reform, and law. Previously held roles such as team leader and regional adviser, managing complex multi-donor programs and providing strategic direction. Interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating gender equality and social inclusion into justice systems and public sector reform. The geographic scope of work spans regional and country-specific projects in Asia and Africa, focusing on governance, security sector reform, and civil society strengthening. Extensive experience in countries such as Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malawi, Kenya, South Africa, Botswana, Tanzania, Kyrgyzstan, and Bangladesh underscores deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in post-conflict and developing regions.

Languages and education

Fluent in Afrikaans and English, the expert has utilized these languages extensively in professional settings across various international contexts. Language skills have been applied in in-country work and within multilingual teams, contributing to effective communication and collaboration in diverse environments. The educational background includes a Master of Public Administration (MPA) and an Honours degree in Public Administration, both achieved with Cum Laude honors from the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa. Additionally, a Baccalaureus Artium in Law and Criminology from the University of South Africa (UNISA) underpins extensive experience in public administration, governance, and law.