Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 16 years of experience, the expert specializes in planning, monitoring, evaluation, learning, and research, with a strong focus on mixed methods and statistical software. Career highlights include leading initiatives in project management, theory of change, and community development across local and international NGOs. Responsibilities have included designing frameworks, conducting evaluations, and capacity building. The expert has successfully managed projects to align with USAID and donor standards, enhancing program performance and impact through strategic advice and technical support.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as USAID and Oxfam, providing technical assistance, project implementation, and evaluations. The expert's work includes designing theories of change, developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and ensuring compliance with donor standards. Projects have focused on governance and community development, primarily within Indonesia, emphasizing capacity building and strategic advice to enhance program performance and impacts.

Sectors and geographic focus

Previously held roles in sectors such as civil society and NGOs, humanitarian aid, emergency response, monitoring and evaluation, and corporate social responsibility. Responsibilities have included project management, capacity building, and evaluation frameworks. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes digital data collection and the integration of local economic development strategies. The geographic scope of work has primarily been within Indonesia, addressing regional and national development challenges. Extensive geographic experience in Indonesia has involved numerous projects related to local governance and community development, leveraging deep familiarity with cultural dynamics and regional development issues.

Languages and education

With a background in languages, the expert is fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and English, with basic proficiency in Japanese. These language skills have been utilized in various professional settings, including in-country work in Indonesia and collaboration with multilingual teams within national and international NGOs. The expert's educational background includes a Master's degree in Marketing Management from the University of Indonesia and a Bachelor's degree in Japanese Literature from Andalas University, both located in Indonesia. These academic qualifications provide a strong foundation in both business and cultural studies.