Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 17 years of experience in program and resource management within the NGO sector, the expert has developed significant expertise in policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable natural resource management. Career highlights include establishing community conservation areas and developing eco-tourism projects. Previously held roles such as Programme Development Manager at WWF PNG involved overseeing finance, administration, and conservation programs. Responsibilities have included program management, technical assistance, and leadership in integrating climate change resilience and sustainable practices in agriculture and forestry. Technical skills encompass GIS mapping, GPS surveys, and forest resource management.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as WWF Pacific and Rainforest Alliance. The expert has engaged in project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building within thematic areas like governance, environment management, and sustainable natural resource management. These projects were regional and national in scale, focusing on sectors such as forestry and marine conservation. The initiatives took place primarily in Papua New Guinea and other Pacific regions, contributing to sustainable development and conservation efforts.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in sectors including rural development, civil society and NGOs, environment and natural resource management, agriculture, and program and resource management, the expert has held roles involving program management, policy advocacy, and technical assistance. The geographic scope of the work has primarily been in Papua New Guinea, particularly in the Madang, Sepik, Central, Southern Highlands, Hela, Gulf, and Western Provinces. This includes deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues. The expert's cross-cutting expertise includes integrating climate change resilience and sustainable practices in agriculture and forestry, contributing significantly to regional development and community-based projects.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English, utilized extensively in professional settings, including collaboration with multilingual teams and in-country work. No formal language certifications are indicated. The educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Forestry from the PNG University of Technology in Papua New Guinea, completed in 2001. Prior education comprises a Higher School Certificate from Aiyura National High School and a High School Certificate from Kainantu High School, both in Papua New Guinea.