Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 21 years of experience, the expert specializes in project management, policy formulation, and stakeholder engagement. Key qualifications include certifications in MSPO and Prince 2, which underscore a commitment to best practices in project management. Career highlights include leading significant projects within the Home Office, such as the Sovereign Borders Programme, and developing strategic frameworks for international policy at the UK Space Agency. Notable accomplishments involve reshaping the UK's International Humanitarian Law strategy and spearheading the implementation of the HMG Fraud Sector Charter. Responsibilities have included managing multi-stakeholder relationships and coaching junior colleagues, consistently holding leadership roles.

Project experience and donor exposure

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in diverse sectors, the expert has worked in civil society and NGOs, humanitarian aid, administration, monitoring and evaluation, human rights, justice reform, and law. Previously held roles such as project manager, policy advisor, and program manager within the UK government, including the Home Office and UK Space Agency. The expert's work also extends to international legal research in The Hague and Cambodia, demonstrating cross-cutting expertise in international law and policy implementation. This experience spans both national and international scopes, reflecting a comprehensive understanding of governance and legal frameworks. The expert's geographic experience includes extensive work in the United Kingdom, with significant roles in various government departments such as the UK Department for International Trade and UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Languages and education

With a strong command of languages, the expert is a native English speaker and fluent in French and Creole, with basic proficiency in Hindi. These language skills have been leveraged in diverse professional environments, including international policy development and stakeholder engagement with multilingual teams. The expert holds a PhD in International Law from University College London, completed in 2016, and a Master's Degree in Public International Law (LLM) with Distinction from the London School of Economics and Political Science, completed in 2003. Additionally, the expert obtained a Degree in Law (LLB) from the same institution in 2002. All degrees were obtained in the United Kingdom.