Key skills and expertise

With nine years of experience, the expert is skilled in humanitarian and development programming, institutional fundraising, and workshop design and facilitation. They have led initiatives in WASH, global education, and project management across various regions, including Europe, Africa, and Asia. Key accomplishments include developing strategic fundraising strategies, managing cross-country water quality data analysis, and coordinating stakeholder engagement. Leadership roles have involved advising on project design and reporting, and serving as a WASH focal point. The expert is proficient in Microsoft Office, R for data analysis, and has intermediate design skills in Canva and InDesign.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has worked with international donors, including the Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, focusing on institutional fundraising and project implementation. Their involvement spans development and humanitarian projects in the WASH sector, with activities such as strategic project and partnership development, capacity building, and advising on project design and reporting. This work has been conducted in regions including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Uganda, and South Sudan, reflecting a regional scope in international development cooperation.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across multiple sectors, including civil society and NGOs, environment and natural resource management, fundraising, training, water and sanitation, media and communications, and program and resource management. Previously held roles such as Institutional Fundraiser, Program Lead, Research Consultant, and Communications Consultant. Responsibilities have included strategic program development, stakeholder coordination, and capacity building. The expert's work spans a global scope, with projects implemented in regions such as Europe, Africa, and Asia, reflecting an ability to integrate sectoral knowledge with geographic and cultural insights.

Background includes positions at various international locations, having worked in countries including Bangladesh, Canada, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Germany, India, Kenya, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, Rwanda, South Sudan, Uganda, and the UK. Their work often involves understanding local governance and cultural dynamics, with significant involvement in regional development issues, particularly in the WASH sector. This broad geographic distribution highlights adaptability and expertise in managing diverse international development projects.

Languages and education

Bringing language proficiency to diverse international settings, the expert is a native German speaker, fluent in English at a C2 level, and proficient in French at a B2 level, with basic skills in Spanish (A1/A2). These language competences have been utilized in multilingual teams and projects across Europe, Africa, and Asia, enhancing communication and collaboration in various professional contexts.

With a background in advanced education, the expert holds an MSc in Water Science, Policy & Management from the University of Oxford, UK, graduating with distinction. They also obtained a Diplom in Cultural Sciences from Saarland University, Germany, with studies in Cultural & Media History, Logic & Philosophy of Science, and Journalism & PR. Additionally, they hold a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Saarland University, specializing in Bioanalytics and Organic Chemistry. Their academic pursuits included a research stay at the Institute for Marine Biosciences, Canada, and a semester abroad at Charles University, Czech Republic.