Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 51 years of experience in law, public administration, and public finance, the expert is highly specialized in financial integrity and compliance. Expertise includes anti-money laundering, anti-corruption, and governance, with a proven track record of leading projects in over 50 countries. Career highlights include developing the Palestine Anti-Money Laundering Accreditation program and representing USAID at international forums. Previously held roles such as Compliance Manager at the Green Climate Fund, providing high-level management support and technical assistance. Demonstrates exceptional skills in policy analysis, legislative drafting, and strategic public procurement, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated extensively with international donors such as USAID, the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, and the European Union. Worked across diverse projects involving project implementation, technical assistance, capacity building, and evaluations in governance, anti-corruption, financial integrity, and public finance sectors. Responsibilities have included enhancing governance frameworks, legal compliance, and public financial management on both regional and national scales. Geographic scope includes Palestine, Indonesia, Azerbaijan, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Timor-Leste.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in macroeconomics, public finance, anti-corruption, democratization, banking, law, and public administration, the expert has held significant roles such as Compliance Manager and Senior Governance Advisor. Responsibilities have included policy development, legislative drafting, and regulatory compliance. The interdisciplinary expertise spans public financial management, anti-money laundering, and integrity in governance. The expert's work has a global reach, with projects in diverse regions such as Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and the Pacific, focusing on enhancing governance structures and financial integrity. Extensive geographic experience includes work in over 50 countries across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Pacific. Notable regions include Southeast Asia with significant involvement in Indonesia and the Philippines, the Middle East with long-term assignments in Palestine and Jordan, and the Pacific Islands, including Palau and Kiribati. The work often involves deep engagement with local governance and regional development issues, providing technical assistance and policy advice.

Languages and education

With a background in law and public administration, the expert is a native English speaker with full professional proficiency in Spanish. Limited working proficiency in Tagalog and Indonesian/Bahasa has been effectively utilized in international work environments, collaborating with multilingual teams across various countries such as the Philippines and Indonesia. These language competencies have supported extensive experience in global governance, compliance, and financial integrity projects. The educational background includes a Juris Doctorate in Law/Jurisprudence from Indiana University, USA, and a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Business Administration from the University of Indianapolis, USA. Master's Degrees in Business Administration from the American Management and Business Administration Institute, USA, and in Public Affairs/Administration from Trinity College and University, UK, further complement the expertise. Additionally, Post Graduate Diplomas in Disaster Management from the University of Wisconsin, USA, International Humanitarian Law from NALSAR Law School, India, Islamic Banking and Insurance from the Institute of Islamic Banking and Insurance, UK, and International Environmental Law from the United Nations Institute of Training and Research, Switzerland, contribute to a comprehensive academic foundation.