Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 42 years of experience, the expert is proficient in governance, civil society, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E). Key skills include designing evaluation frameworks, conducting political economy analysis, and impact measurement. The expert has led complex international projects as a Team Leader and Project Director, notably with DFID and EU programs. Career highlights include securing major DFID frameworks and leading evaluations across Asia, Africa, and Europe. Leadership roles have included serving as President of the UK Evaluation Society, with responsibilities in quality assurance and continuous improvement of policy and capacity-building programs.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as DFID, EU, World Bank, and UN on various international development cooperation projects. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in governance, civil society, and public sector reform. The expert has worked on regional and national projects across Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Central Asia, and Europe, including the Balkans and EU neighborhood countries. Previously held roles have included leading evaluations for DFID programs and providing strategic support for public sector reforms.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in governance, civil society, justice, and public sector reform, the expert has held roles such as Team Leader, Project Director, and Senior Evaluator, with responsibilities in project implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and capacity building. The expert's interdisciplinary knowledge encompasses political economy analysis and participative approaches. Geographic experience includes Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Central Asia, and Europe, with projects addressing regional and country-specific challenges in governance reform and civil society engagement. This diverse experience underpins the expert's ability to deliver impactful solutions across sectors. The expert has extensive geographic experience across Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Central Asia, and Europe, including the Balkans and EU neighborhood countries. Notable countries of work include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sierra Leone, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, and Ukraine. The expert has deep familiarity with regional development issues, governance, and cultural dynamics, gained through long-term assignments and recurring involvement in projects related to governance reform, civil society, and capacity building. This experience has equipped the expert with a nuanced understanding of local contexts and effective strategies for regional development.

Languages and education

With a background in language competence, the expert is a native English speaker, possessing excellent proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking. Additionally, the expert has functional competence in French and Spanish, utilized in professional contexts such as international development projects and collaborations with multilingual teams. These language skills have supported effective communication and engagement in diverse cultural and linguistic environments across various regions. The expert holds a PhD in Development Management from Birmingham University, UK, with a focus on evaluating capacity building in institutions. The expert earned an MA in Geography (Development Studies) from Carleton University, Canada, and a BA Hons in Geography from Southampton University, UK. Additionally, the expert completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Training Management at South West College, London.