Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 22 years of experience, the expert is a seasoned International Development and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist. They have excelled in providing M&E, program design, and data management for both international and domestic interventions. Their expertise includes developing results-based monitoring systems and conducting comprehensive evaluations. Responsibilities have included managing technical evaluations and sector assessments, delivering high-quality outputs for programs across governance, health, and economic growth sectors. The expert has successfully led teams, developed M&E systems, and contributed to securing significant project funding, demonstrating leadership in technical management and project implementation.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has worked with international donors, including the U.S. Department of State, USAID, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.K. Department for International Development, and UN agencies. Their involvement in international development cooperation projects encompasses project implementation, technical assistance, and evaluations across sectors such as governance, health, disaster preparedness, and economic growth. These projects have been regional and national in scope, with work conducted in countries such as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Brazil, Jordan, Liberia, Mali, Pakistan, and Senegal.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving key sectors such as WASH, international health, disaster preparedness, democracy and governance, civil society, rule of law, counter-extremism, economic growth, trade facilitation, and agricultural livelihood. Previously held roles such as Technical Manager and M&E Specialist, providing leadership in project implementation and evaluation. The expert's interdisciplinary knowledge spans program design and data management, with a geographic scope covering regions like South Asia, Africa, and South America. This experience demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of sector-specific challenges and solutions. The expert has extensive geographic experience, having worked in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Brazil, Jordan, Liberia, Mali, Pakistan, and Senegal. This includes long- and short-term assignments, providing deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues. Their work in these countries involved various sectors, such as governance, health, and economic growth, demonstrating a strong understanding of the cultural dynamics and development challenges specific to each region.

Languages and education

With a background in English, the expert utilizes this language fluently in professional contexts, including international development projects and collaboration with multilingual teams. The expert holds a Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution with a concentration in International Development from Georgetown University, located in Washington, DC, USA. Additionally, they have a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Hampshire College in Amherst, MA, USA.