Energetic, dynamic, and driven Programme/Operations Director with over 20 years’ experience in complex Humanitarian programming, conflict/ post-conflict reconstruction and refugee/IDP assistance, including overseas and domestic posts in well-established and high-profile international organizations. Extensive experience and expertise in cross border, remote management. Demonstrated skills in program design, operational management and administration in challenging, multicultural, and hostile environments that require risk management and contingency planning. Documented success in networking to secure and manage grants from US and European government funding agencies, foundations, and other institutional donors. Proven track record in providing leadership with strong analytical, negotiation, relationship management (National line Ministries and International Donors), decision making and problem-solving skills. Designed and driven highly effective short and long-term strategic plans. Extensive experience and ability in mentoring, communications, change management and organizational skills. Ability to work on own initiative or to manage a large multidisciplinary team.