Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 30 years of management, financial, and audit experience, the expert specializes in financial management, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and procurement processes. With a strong record in international development, they have led projects in governance, health, and justice sectors across Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Myanmar. Responsibilities have included financial oversight, strategic advice to senior management, and capacity building. The expert has played pivotal roles in ensuring governance and compliance, contributing to sustainable project outcomes and enhancing financial capabilities within organizations.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) in Papua New Guinea, providing financial oversight, reporting, and procurement approval for health programs. In the Solomon Islands, they supported the Justice Program, offering technical assistance in public financial management and capacity building. Additionally, the expert conducted a financial review for PNG's Transport Sector with SMEC, focusing on governance and infrastructure. The work spanned national and sector-specific projects in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Myanmar, emphasizing governance, justice, and health sectors.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in macro-economy, public finance, procurement management, governance, organizational development, and financial services, the expert has held roles such as finance manager, adviser, and deputy team leader. These positions have involved responsibilities in financial oversight, strategic planning, and capacity building. Their interdisciplinary knowledge spans financial processes and project leadership, with a geographic focus on Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Myanmar, addressing regional governance and development challenges. The expert's work has contributed to understanding and addressing regional development issues, particularly in the justice and health sectors.

Languages and education

The expert is a native English speaker, utilizing this language extensively in professional settings across international projects in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Myanmar. This proficiency has facilitated effective communication within multilingual teams and contributed to successful project implementation and management in diverse cultural environments.

With a background in business and financial management, the expert holds a Bachelor of Business from the University of Central Queensland, Australia, and a Diploma in Financial Management from the University of New England, Australia. These qualifications underscore a strong foundation in their field.