Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 21 years of professional experience, the expert is highly skilled in project management, focusing on international affairs, sustainable development, and environmental projects. Extensive experience in e-learning design and development has enabled management of both local and international initiatives. Career highlights include leading multimedia learning projects in the Western Balkans and implementing a national Management Information System for water utilities in Fiji. As a Learning and Development Specialist, responsibilities have included overseeing LMS implementation and training course management, showcasing strong leadership and technical expertise.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the European Union (EU) in development cooperation projects. The expert's involvement included project implementation and technical assistance in the environmental and infrastructure sectors. Notable projects include the ADB-funded Suva/Nausori Water Supply & Sewerage Project in Fiji and EU-funded projects in the Western Balkans, focusing on environmental sustainability and management reform. These efforts spanned regional and national scales across countries such as Fiji, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, and Kosovo.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across multiple sectors, including education, environment and natural resource management, training, water and sanitation, and information and communication technology. Previously held roles such as project manager and management reform specialist involved responsibilities in project implementation, capacity building, and technical assistance. Interdisciplinary expertise includes e-learning development and management information systems for environmental and infrastructure projects. The work has spanned regional and national scopes, particularly in the Western Balkans, Fiji, and China, integrating digital solutions into traditional sectors. Extensive geographic experience across Europe and Asia includes countries such as Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, Fiji, Indonesia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Netherlands, Romania, and Serbia. The expert possesses deep familiarity with regional development issues, particularly in the Western Balkans, where they led environmental sustainability projects. Long-term assignments in Austria and significant roles in infrastructure projects in Fiji and management reform in China demonstrate a strong understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in English and Dutch, with excellent reading, speaking, and writing skills, and possesses a good command of German. These language skills have been utilized in various international settings, including work in multilingual teams and projects across Europe and Asia. The expert holds a Master of Science degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from the University of Twente in the Netherlands, specializing in Information Management with an annotation in International Management. Additionally, the expert has completed various training courses, including Project Cycle Management, Logical Framework and PCM, Disaster Risk Management, and E-learning design, further enhancing expertise in project management and development.