Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 18 years of experience, the expert excels in program and grant management, advocacy, and human rights across corporate, government, and non-profit sectors in regions including Australia, Europe, India, and South America. Career highlights include launching multi-million dollar government grant programs and enhancing compliance processes for AUD$20 million in annual funding. Key skills encompass leadership, critical thinking, stakeholder management, and communication. Responsibilities have included managing national and international projects, initiating strategic initiatives, and maintaining high standards in dynamic environments.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with the Australian Government to launch grant programs with national scope, targeting civil society, industry sectors, and other government entities. The expert's involvement included project implementation and technical assistance, notably contributing to COVID-19 recovery initiatives. Background includes positions at Perpetual Philanthropic Services, managing funds exceeding AUD$20 million annually, with a focus on health and education sectors. These initiatives spanned Australia, Europe, India, and South America, reflecting a broad geographic impact in international development cooperation.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in community development, NGOs, gender and human rights, fundraising and grant management, and public sector governance, the expert has held roles such as grant program designer, project officer, and grants coordinator. Responsibilities have included program implementation, stakeholder management, and policy development. The expert's work spans Australia, Europe, India, and South America, demonstrating cross-cutting expertise in integrating governance and human rights into program management. This interdisciplinary knowledge supports their ability to address complex development challenges across diverse regions. The expert has extensive geographic experience, particularly in India, where they contributed to human rights initiatives. Regional development and advocacy work have also been conducted in countries like Chile and Bolivia, equipping the expert with a comprehensive understanding of regional development challenges and opportunities.

Languages and education

With a background in languages, the expert is a native English speaker and possesses upper-intermediate proficiency in Spanish. These language competences have been utilized in various international contexts, including work in multilingual teams and translation tasks from Spanish to English for submissions to international organizations. This linguistic ability has supported roles in diverse geographic locations, enhancing communication and collaboration in global projects. Educational background includes a Master of Human Rights from the University of Sydney, Australia, which involved an internship in Cochabamba, Bolivia. Additionally, the expert obtained a Graduate Certificate of Law from Macquarie University, Australia, focusing on international law and statutory interpretation. A Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, with a concentration in Politics and Anthropology, was also completed at Macquarie University, complemented by international study experience at Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic.