With over two decades of management experience within the international development sphere, the expert has served as a distinguished civil servant collaborating with NATO, OSCE, and the Geneva Centre for Security Sector Reform (DCAF). The expert has effectively led international teams and spearheaded field operations with a focus on governance support, contributing to institutional development in the Middle East, North Africa, and Eastern Europe. They have substantial experience in conflict and post-conflict environments, with notable expertise in political dialogue, mediation, and democratic institution-building.

The expert boasts significant success in managing high-stakes projects funded by international donors, overseeing budgets, and ensuring quality assurance in program delivery. They have managed the strategic operations of DCAF in North Africa, directing a multinational team to promote security sector governance and reform. Their collaboration with international funding organizations underlines their adept capabilities in donor relations and external stakeholder management.

The expert’s technical proficiency spans policy advice, open-source analysis, and crafting comprehensive reports, articles, and speeches. They have consistently demonstrated exceptional skills in high-level political engagement, public relations, and media communication across varied international contexts. Their organizational capabilities are evident through the orchestration of high-level political meetings and public speaking engagements.

The expert’s role as an advisor has consistently been underscored by leadership, creativity, and integrity, infusing each responsibility with a commitment to effectiveness and diplomacy. Their efforts have led to measurable impacts, fostering sustainable change in governance and security sector reforms globally.