Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 44 years of experience in public administration, the expert specializes in capacity building and training for local government, intergovernmental relations, and public policy reform. Career highlights include leading international and local projects in governance and democratization, with significant roles in designing Model Codes of Conduct and training programs. Previously held roles such as Principal Policy Advisor and Director of Policy, contributing to legislative drafting and strategic planning. Responsibilities have included emphasizing ethical decision-making and inclusive governance, with a strong commitment to enhancing the roles and responsibilities of elected and appointed officials.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as UNDP, NDI, DFiD, EC, and AusAID. The expert's involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in governance and public administration reform. Projects have been regional and national in scope, focusing on parliamentary strengthening, local government capacity building, and decentralization. Geographic locations of these donor-related projects include Bosnia and Herzegovina, South Africa, Kosovo, Indonesia, and Jordan.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in civil society, NGOs, urban development, democratization, public administration, and media and communications, the expert has held roles such as Principal Policy Advisor and Director of Policy. The focus has been on governance, capacity building, and legislative reform. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes designing training programs for local governance and ethical decision-making. The work spans multiple countries, emphasizing regional development and intergovernmental relations, with significant contributions in Australia, South Africa, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Extensive geographic experience includes Australia, South Africa, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Indonesia, Jordan, Kosovo, Turkey, Bhutan, Vanuatu, and Kiribati, demonstrating deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English, extensively used in professional contexts, including international projects and collaborations across multiple countries such as Australia, South Africa, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. This language competence has supported work in governance, capacity building, and public administration reform within multilingual teams and diverse cultural settings. The expert holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Policy and International Development from the University of Western Australia, completed in Australia. Additionally, the expert has completed the AIM Executive Managers’ Development Course, a residential program held in Townsville, Queensland.