Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 32 years of experience in international development, the expert excels in program and project development, organizational development, and strategic workforce planning. They have led USAID initiatives, managing projects valued at hundreds of millions in regions such as Burkina Faso, Niger, and Afghanistan. Career highlights include designing USAID’s first $15M M&E and Learning contract and securing $1.5M for a natural resource management project in the Philippines. Previously held roles such as Supervisory Food for Peace Officer, they have contributed to strategic planning and evaluations, fostering adaptive management and development cooperation.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with USAID on significant international development cooperation initiatives. Responsibilities have included project implementation, strategic planning, and evaluations in areas such as food security, governance, and humanitarian aid. The expert has managed projects in Burkina Faso, Niger, Ukraine, West Bank/Gaza, Haiti, Uganda, and Afghanistan, with projects ranging from regional to national scales. Background includes positions at CARE International, managing health and infrastructure projects in Cambodia and Madagascar, and with Save the Children in the Philippines.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across sectors including civil society and NGOs, food security, humanitarian aid, monitoring and evaluation, and program and resource management. Responsibilities have included strategic planning, program implementation, and capacity building. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating organizational development and learning into program management. Geographic scope of work spans regional and country-specific projects in Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, enhancing development cooperation and addressing regional development challenges. The expert possesses deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in West Africa and Southeast Asia, through long-term assignments and recurring involvement.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in English, French, and Spanish. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including collaboration with multilingual teams and in-country work across multiple regions such as West Africa and the Middle East. Their proficiency in these languages supports effective communication and management of international development projects in diverse cultural settings. The expert holds two Master of Science degrees from the American University, School of International & Public Affairs in Washington, D.C., USA. One is in Organization Development, focusing on Performance Innovation through Applied Behavioral Sciences, and the other is in Development Management, emphasizing Public Administration and Economic Development. Additionally, they earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, graduating Cum Laude from Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.