Key skills and expertise

With 18 years of experience, the expert has demonstrated expertise in humanitarian aid, disaster risk reduction, and program management. Strategic initiatives and capacity-building projects have been led across Asia-Pacific, collaborating with international donors and organizations. Career highlights include developing the Asia Pacific Regional Strategic Framework and enhancing program efficiency for Habitat for Humanity International. Previously held roles such as National Director and Director of Program Operations involved overseeing program implementation, strategic planning, and partnership development, resulting in improved program outcomes and increased funding opportunities.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as UNESCAP, ADB, Catholic Relief Services, RedR, and Save the Children. Responsibilities have included strategic partnership development, program implementation, and capacity building in sectors like disaster risk reduction, water and sanitation, and shelter response. Projects have ranged from regional to national scales, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, including countries like the Philippines, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. The expert has played a key role in enhancing program outcomes and securing institutional agreements with these organizations.

Sectors and geographic focus

Background includes positions at various organizations covering sectors such as civil society, NGOs, environment and natural resource management, humanitarian aid, civil engineering, and water and sanitation. Responsibilities have included leadership roles like National Director and Director of Program Operations, focusing on strategic planning, program management, and disaster risk reduction. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating infrastructure development in humanitarian contexts, with a geographic scope covering the Asia-Pacific region. This diverse experience supports the ability to manage complex, cross-sectoral initiatives effectively. Extensive geographic experience across the Asia-Pacific region includes work in countries such as Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Fiji, and the Philippines. The expert has a deep understanding of regional development issues and cultural dynamics, particularly in disaster risk reduction and humanitarian aid. Their repeated and long-term assignments in countries like Bangladesh and the Philippines underscore their familiarity with local governance and community engagement in these areas.

Languages and education

With a background in English proficiency, the expert has utilized this language extensively in professional settings across various countries, including Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, and others in the Asia-Pacific region. Language competence has facilitated effective communication in multilingual teams and collaboration with international organizations and local communities. The expert holds a Master of Humanitarian Assistance and a Post Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Leadership from Deakin University in Melbourne, Australia. Additionally, they have a Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Engineering from Victoria University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia. These qualifications underpin extensive experience in humanitarian aid, leadership, and environmental engineering.