Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 50 years of experience in Technical-Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and skills development, the expert has served as an advisor and consultant on numerous international projects funded by major agencies such as UNDP, ILO, and ADB. Key qualifications include project management, curriculum development, and capacity building. Responsibilities have included leading initiatives to develop national qualifications frameworks and competency-based learning materials. Career highlights include managing multi-million dollar projects, enhancing TVET systems, and collaborating with government and industry stakeholders to improve educational outcomes in various countries.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as UNDP, ILO, UNIDO, USAID, Swiss Development Agency, DFID, GIZ, and the Asian Development Bank. The expert's involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, capacity building, and evaluations in the education sector, specifically in TVET and skills development. These projects have been regional and national in scope, taking place in countries including Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in the education sector, the expert has focused on Technical-Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and skills development. Previously held roles such as project manager, team leader, and consultant, providing technical assistance and capacity building. Cross-cutting expertise includes integrating industry requirements into educational frameworks and developing public-private partnerships. The geographic scope of work has been regional and country-specific across Asia and the Pacific, collaborating with government bodies and industry stakeholders to enhance vocational training systems and promote small and medium enterprises.

Extensive geographic experience spans Asia and the Pacific, with work conducted in countries such as Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Iran, Jordan, Kenya, Laos, Liberia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Solomon Islands, Tajikistan, and Vietnam. Long-term assignments and recurring involvement in these regions have provided deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues, particularly in TVET and skills development.

Languages and education

Fluent in English and Tagalog, with Tagalog being the mother tongue, the expert also has proficiency in Filipino, Ilokano, and Spanish. These language skills have been utilized in various international contexts, including in-country work across multiple nations and collaboration with multilingual teams on development projects. The educational background includes a Master of Arts in Education, majoring in Administration and Supervision of TVET, from the Technological University of the Philippines and EARIST in Manila, Philippines. Additionally, a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education, specializing in Woodworking and Construction Trades, was obtained from Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (formerly LUSAT) in San Fernando City, La Union, Philippines.