Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 20 years of experience, including 15 years in the humanitarian and development sectors, the expert is highly-organized and results-driven. Key qualifications include expertise in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL). They have demonstrated strong skills in quantitative and qualitative research, project coordination, and capacity strengthening. Career highlights include successfully developing and implementing MEL systems and frameworks for international initiatives such as NEAR and Plan International. The expert has led regional surveys and research initiatives, designing strategic frameworks to address issues like child, early, and forced marriage. Leadership roles have involved providing technical guidance and fostering a results-oriented culture.

Project experience and donor exposure

With extensive experience working with international donors, the expert has collaborated with organizations such as USAID and the Australian Government. They have been involved in projects like the USAID Thailand Counter Trafficking in Persons (CTIP) and the Australia–Asia Program to Combat Trafficking in Persons (AAPTIP). Their roles have included project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building. The thematic focus has been on combating human trafficking, with work conducted at both regional and national levels in Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving key sectors such as gender, social development, youth, monitoring and evaluation, human rights, research, and advocacy. Previously held roles such as Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Advisor, Regional Evidence and Research Lead, and Program Officer. Responsibilities have included strategic planning, capacity building, and project implementation. Their interdisciplinary expertise integrates research and evaluation into programmatic work, covering a geographic scope that includes Southeast Asia and Switzerland. The expert's work often involves cross-cutting issues such as human trafficking and child marriage. Background includes positions in countries like Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, demonstrating deep familiarity with regional development issues and local governance.

Languages and education

With a background in international relations and language studies, the expert possesses full professional proficiency in English and native or bilingual proficiency in Thai, along with elementary proficiency in French. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including work in multilingual teams and international projects across Southeast Asia and Switzerland. The expert holds a Master of Arts in International Relations from Thammasat University in Bangkok, Thailand, obtained in 2017, and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Silpakorn University, also in Bangkok, completed in 2006. These academic credentials underscore a strong foundation in international relations and language studies.