Key skills and expertise

With 5 years of experience, the expert is adept in project management, research, and policy analysis with a focus on international development. Responsibilities have included managing projects aligned with Sustainable Development Goals and conducting research on COVID-19's socio-economic impacts. Career highlights include implementing a talent and skills program that benefited over 500 individuals and contributing to sustainability reports. Previously held roles such as Project Manager at ICEP and Junior Project Manager at Austria Wirtschaftsservice demonstrate expertise in strategic policy formulation and international collaboration.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with the UNODC as a Research Fellow, focusing on the impact of COVID-19 on gender-based violence and criminal justice systems across Southeast Asia. This collaboration involved formulating strategic policy recommendations and providing technical assistance, with a regional scope centered on social development and governance themes. Additionally, the expert's role at the Austrian Embassy in Amman involved trade consulting, which included preparing reports and organizing events for the European Union, offering insights into the socioeconomic landscape of the Middle East.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across multiple sectors, including education, macro-economy, public finance, social development, and research and innovation. Responsibilities have included roles such as Project Manager at ICEP, focusing on Sustainable Development Goals, and Junior Project Manager at Austria Wirtschaftsservice, implementing COVID-19 SME support. The expert has also conducted research on gender-based violence for UNODC and poverty alleviation in the Philippines. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes policy analysis, project implementation, and strategic recommendations, with a geographic scope covering Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. Geographic experience spans Austria, Jordan, the Philippines, and South Africa, providing a comprehensive understanding of regional development and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

Bringing multilingual capabilities, the expert is a native German speaker and proficient in English, with a C2 level in listening, reading, and writing, and C1 in spoken production and interaction. French is spoken at a B1 level, allowing for independent communication, while basic skills in Arabic (A1 level) enhance communication in diverse environments. These language competences have been utilized in international roles, such as research and project management. The expert holds a Master of Science in Development Economics from the University of Amsterdam, Netherlands, emphasizing socio-economic impacts in Bangladesh and Ethiopia. Additional academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a Bachelor of Arts in Social and Cultural Anthropology from the University of Vienna, Austria, underscoring a strong foundation in economics and social sciences.