Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 27 years of experience, the expert specializes in public financial management, governance, and capacity building. Key qualifications include economic analysis, project implementation, and providing technical assistance for international development. Career highlights include leading initiatives with USAID, World Bank, and other agencies, achieving significant fiscal reforms and enhancing institutional performance. Previously held roles such as Director of Economic Governance and Managing Director of Economic Policy. Notable accomplishments encompass drafting budget frameworks and policy papers, conducting institutional analyses, and securing substantial funding for international projects.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as USAID, World Bank, Asian Development Bank, European Union, and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in governance, health, education, and infrastructure sectors. The scope of projects spans regional and national levels across countries including Uganda, Zambia, Iraq, Maldives, Sri Lanka, and Tunisia. Background includes positions contributing to business development efforts, securing substantial funding for various international development initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in community development, education, gender and human rights, macro-economy and public finance, public sector governance, and financial services, the expert has held roles such as Independent Consultant, Director of Economic Governance, and Managing Director of Economic Policy. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building. Cross-cutting expertise includes integrating governance with health and education sectors. The geographic scope of work is extensive, covering regions such as Africa, Asia, and the Pacific, with country-specific projects in Uganda, Iraq, Maldives, and others. The expert has extensive geographic experience across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and the Pacific, working in countries such as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Indonesia, Iraq, Liberia, Malawi, Maldives, Mongolia, Papua New Guinea, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Uganda, and the USA. This diverse experience includes long-term assignments and region-specific expertise in public financial management and governance, with a deep understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics in these regions.

Languages and education

With a background in diverse linguistic environments, the expert is fluent in English and has basic proficiency in French, both UN official languages. Language skills have been applied in diverse international contexts, including work in multilingual teams across various countries. Additional language competencies include proficiency in Bahasa and basic knowledge of Tok Pisin, facilitating communication in specific regional projects and collaborations. The expert holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Columbia University, obtained in May 1996, and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science, completed in May 1990. These academic qualifications underscore a strong foundation in public administration and political science, supporting an extensive career in international development and governance.