Key skills and expertise

With 17 years of experience, this expert is proficient in research design, data analysis, and project management, particularly within the health and social development sectors. They have led international initiatives with organizations such as the International Growth Center and Save the Children International. Key skills include programming in R and STATA and conducting capacity-building programs. Previously held roles such as Research Manager and Senior Program Advisor have involved developing monitoring systems, securing funding, and ensuring data quality, contributing to impactful research publications and policy reports.

Project experience and donor exposure

Career highlights include collaboration with international donors like USAID, Save the Children International, and HelpAge International. Responsibilities have included project implementation, data analysis, and capacity building, primarily in the health and social protection sectors. The expert has contributed to national-level projects in Myanmar, focusing on nutrition, social welfare programs, and humanitarian social protection initiatives. Their work with these donors has been crucial in enhancing program effectiveness and data management processes in the region.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across sectors including food systems and livelihoods, health, social development, research and innovation, and agriculture and rural development. Responsibilities have included project management, data analysis, and capacity building. The expert's work in Myanmar and internationally involves interdisciplinary expertise, such as integrating nutrition in agricultural projects and developing social protection mechanisms. This experience has equipped them with a comprehensive understanding of regional and sector-specific challenges. Extensive experience in Myanmar has involved collaboration with local organizations and understanding regional cultural dynamics and governance. International exposure through education and professional activities in the United States and Switzerland has enhanced their global perspective on development issues.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English and a native speaker of Burmese. These language skills have been utilized extensively in international development contexts, working with multilingual teams on projects in Myanmar and collaborating with global organizations. Proficiency in English has supported roles in research, report writing, and project management within international settings. The expert holds a Master of Public Policy from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy, USA, with coursework in advanced statistics, microeconomics, and program evaluation. They also earned an Executive Master in Development Policies and Practices from the Graduate Institute of Geneva, Switzerland. Additionally, they obtained a Bachelor of Nursing Science from the University of Nursing in Yangon, Myanmar. Their academic background spans public policy, development practices, and nursing science.