Key skills and expertise

With 41 years of experience, the expert specializes in governance, environmental policy, and legal frameworks. Key qualifications include strengthening government institutions, capacity building, and drafting regulations in multi-cultural and post-conflict settings. Career highlights include leading national and international projects that enhance governance and anti-corruption efforts, notably improving Timor-Leste's Corruption Perception Index by 30 points. Previously held roles such as Principal at Pinkowski Law & Policy Group and Chief of Party for USAID and MCC programs. Responsibilities have included strategic planning, legal expertise, and technical assistance across diverse sectors and regions.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as USAID, DFID, AUSAID, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation. Involvement has included project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in governance, anti-corruption, and environmental sectors. Worked across regional and national projects in locations like South Sudan, Iraq, Timor-Leste, and the Solomon Islands. The expert's work has contributed to significant improvements in governance and anti-corruption measures, notably enhancing Timor-Leste's Corruption Perception Index ranking.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including environment and climate, law, public sector governance, organizational development, and agriculture and rural development. Background includes positions such as governance advisor, legal expert, and chief of party, with a focus on strategic planning, capacity building, and regulatory drafting. They possess interdisciplinary knowledge in environmental law and resource management, contributing to projects in regions like South Sudan, Kosovo, and Timor-Leste. The expert's work has spanned regional and country-specific initiatives, addressing complex issues in governance, anti-corruption, and environmental policy. Bringing over extensive geographic experience, the expert has worked in the USA, Kosovo, Iraq, Kenya, South Africa, East Timor, and the Solomon Islands. They possess deep familiarity with governance and cultural dynamics in these regions, particularly in post-conflict settings. The expert has been involved in long-term assignments in South Sudan and Timor-Leste, contributing to governance and anti-corruption initiatives. Additionally, they have addressed environmental and natural resource issues in countries such as Albania, Argentina, Brazil, China, and Vietnam, showcasing a wide-ranging regional expertise.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in English, Spanish, and Russian, facilitating work in international development and governance projects. These language skills have supported effective communication and collaboration in various countries, enhancing project implementation and stakeholder engagement. The expert holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver, College of Law, USA. Additionally, they have an M.S. in Environmental Engineering and a B.S. in Civil Engineering, both from Texas A&M University, USA. These academic qualifications underscore a strong foundation in law and engineering, particularly in environmental and civil disciplines.