Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 25 years of experience in international development and humanitarian assistance, the expert excels in team-building, management, strategic planning, and technical oversight. Career highlights include leading projects across Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean, collaborating with local and international NGOs, donor organizations, and government bodies. Responsibilities have included managing a $160 million budget as Deputy Regional Director for West Africa at The International Rescue Committee, overseeing a diverse staff of 2,600. Accomplishments encompass capacity building, program design and evaluation, and strategic decision-making in sectors such as education, health, and governance.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors such as USAID, World Bank, and DfID/FCDO, the expert has been involved in project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in education, governance, and health sectors. Worked across diverse projects involving regional and national initiatives, including USAID-funded education programs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and capacity building efforts in Indonesia. The expert's work spans regions including Africa and Asia, emphasizing strategic planning and program oversight in complex and volatile environments.

Sectors and geographic focus

Background includes positions in key sectors such as education, health, youth, gender, conflict mitigation, media, and governance. Previously held roles such as Deputy Regional Director and Deputy Director, focusing on strategic planning, program oversight, and capacity building. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes applying survey and evaluation methodologies, business development, and corporate strategy. The expert's geographic scope has been extensive, covering regions like Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean, where they have led both regional and country-specific initiatives. They have managed projects in countries including Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Niger, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia, underscoring their expertise in international development and humanitarian assistance.

Languages and education

With a native proficiency in English and fluency in French, the expert is skilled in reading, writing, translation, and simultaneous interpretation from French to English. Additionally, they possess conversational skills in Bahasa Indonesia, utilized in various international settings, including work in multilingual teams and translation tasks in Africa and Asia. Their educational background includes an M.A. in International Educational Administration and Policy Analysis from Stanford University, USA, and a B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh, USA, where they graduated Magna cum Laude with a double major in Anthropology and Art History.