A dedicated development practitioner with 30 years experience in managing international development and emergency response programmes at country, regional and HQ levels combined with a strong political understanding of development, peace & security and foreign affairs. 20 years in senior management positions. Strong competencies in leading processes on policy formulation, strategic planning and programming, in decision-making by pursuing transparent processes, in promoting innovation and development effectiveness. Enjoying design of new programme initiatives by applying lessons learnt and seeking ownership. Highly dedicated to policy dialogue as well as to effective inter-agency & inter-governmental coordination and collaboration. Excellent experience in building strategic partnerships and in networking. Very engaged in advocacy and policy influencing. Very successful in resource mobilisation with various donors, in particular with the EU. Extensive experiences in managing joint programming and multi-donor trust funds and dedicated to accurate finance and contract management. Persistent in ensuring organisational performance and accountability. Eager to contribute to organisational development by leading and supporting strategic planning & change management processes, investing in staff motivation and harnessing staff competences. A highly committed and supportive team leader who likes to address challenges and appreciates working in multi-cultural and complex environments. Excellent analytical, conceptual, organizational, communication and representation skills.