Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 31 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, management information systems, and project report writing, the expert has successfully contributed to over 30 projects worldwide. Career highlights include roles such as M&E Adviser, MIS Specialist, and Survey Coordinator, where responsibilities have encompassed project implementation, technical oversight, and staff supervision. The expert has consistently delivered high-quality reports and deliverables, demonstrating a proven track record of achieving significant results in sectors like health, education, and governance through local and international initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in international development cooperation, the expert has collaborated with prominent donors such as ADB, AusAid, DANIDA, DFAT, DFID, the European Commission, Global Fund, NZAID, Rockefeller Foundation, VSO, and the World Bank. This involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building across sectors including health, education, governance, and infrastructure. The projects have varied in scope, being regional, national, and sector-specific, with work conducted in countries such as Cambodia, East Timor, Nepal, Myanmar, Nigeria, and Papua New Guinea.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across diverse sectors, including agriculture, climate change, education, health and disease control, law and justice, microfinance, private sector development, and transport. Previously held roles such as M&E Adviser, MIS Specialist, and Data Quality Consultant have allowed the expert to demonstrate cross-cutting expertise in integrating digital solutions like MIS and e-surveys into development projects. Their work spans both regional and country-specific initiatives, with significant contributions in Asia, Africa, and the Pacific, addressing sectoral challenges through innovative and strategic approaches. Extensive geographic experience includes significant involvement in Cambodia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, Nepal, Myanmar, and Nigeria, where the expert has developed a deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, particularly in Papua New Guinea through long-term assignments.

Languages and education

Fluent in English and Melanesian Pidgin, the expert has extensive experience using these languages in professional settings, including international development projects across Asia, Africa, and the Pacific. English, as a UN official language, has been utilized in various roles involving report writing, project management, and collaboration with multilingual teams. The expert holds a Master of Business Administration from Queensland University of Technology, Australia, completed between 2001 and 2003. Additionally, they obtained a BSc Honours in Computing and Operational Research from Leeds Metropolitan University, UK, from 1985 to 1989.