Key skills and expertise

With over 12 years of experience in education, social development, and international development, the expert has demonstrated expertise in program management, social inclusion, and governance. Career highlights include leading large-scale projects, such as a 6M USD program in Rwanda and a 1M USD teacher education initiative in Namibia. Responsibilities have included providing technical assistance, capacity building, and strategic oversight for UNESCO and UNDP, developing regional frameworks, and mobilizing resources. Leadership roles have encompassed overseeing project execution, building strategic partnerships, and ensuring compliance with international standards across multiple African and Asian countries.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing extensive experience in collaborating with international donors, the expert has worked with entities like the European Union, contributing to the technical implementation of a 10M Euro TVET project in Malawi. Involvement in project implementation, technical assistance, capacity building, and evaluations within the education sector spans regional and national levels across various African countries, including Namibia, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, and Pakistan, focusing on governance, social inclusion, and education development.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across education, social development, governance, and program management sectors. Previously held roles such as Programme Analyst and Education Specialist involved providing technical assistance, capacity building, and strategic oversight. Interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating governance and social inclusion into educational frameworks. The expert has managed regional and national projects across Africa and Asia, demonstrating a strong ability to navigate complex international development issues and foster partnerships in diverse cultural settings. Geographic experience includes living and working in Belgium, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Kenya, and Pakistan, with assignments in Botswana, Malawi, Eswatini, South Africa, Zambia, and Côte d'Ivoire, providing deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in Dutch and English, with excellent professional proficiency in English, evidenced by a TOEFL score of 112/120. French is spoken at a fair level. These language skills have been utilized in various international settings, including work in Belgium, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, and Pakistan, and in collaboration with multilingual teams across Africa and Asia. The expert holds a Master of Science in International and Comparative Politics and a Master of Arts in Contemporary History from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium, both awarded with distinction. Additionally, a Bachelor of Arts in History and a postgraduate degree in Specific Academic Teacher Training in Social Sciences and History were completed at the same institution, graduating with distinction.