Key Skills and Expertise

Bringing over four years of experience in public finance management, the expert specializes in fiscal accountability, financial management, and internal control systems. They have led international projects, developed financial management guidelines, and coordinated fiscal agent projects. Proficient in SAP, SunSystems, and Quickbooks, their responsibilities have included managing portfolios and teams, ensuring effective project implementation and risk management.

Project Experience and Donor Exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors such as KfW, the EU, and The Global Fund, the expert has focused on fund management and public finance management. Their involvement spans project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in governance and health sectors. This work has been conducted on both national and regional scales in countries including Timor-Leste, Ukraine, and Germany.

Sectors and Geographic Focus

Worked across diverse projects involving sectors such as macroeconomics, public finance, institutional development, and risk management. Previously held roles such as policy advisor, portfolio manager, and consultant, with responsibilities in strategic communications, project management, and fiscal accountability. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes digitalization in public finance, with a geographic scope covering regions like Europe, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

The expert has extensive geographic experience in countries including Albania, Burkina Faso, Germany, Laos, Malawi, Niger, Nigeria, Timor-Leste, and Ukraine. They have developed a deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues through long-term assignments and recurring involvement in these regions.

Languages and Education

Background includes positions at international organizations where language skills were crucial. The expert is a native German speaker and has full professional proficiency in English. They possess elementary proficiency in French and have used these language skills in international work environments across various countries, collaborating with multilingual teams.

The expert holds a Master's degree in Public Finance Management from SOAS University of London, United Kingdom, and a Bachelor's degree in Social Economics from the University of Hamburg, Germany.