Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 35 years of international experience, the expert is a senior development specialist in agribusiness, horticulture, livestock, and food security. Key qualifications include project cycle management, supply and value chain development, and participatory methodologies. Previously held roles such as Program Director, Chief of Party, and Team Leader, the expert has led projects across Asia, Africa, and Eastern Europe. Career highlights include strengthening food security, enterprise development, and enhancing climate change resilience. The expert has effectively collaborated with bilateral and multilateral donors, contributing to sustainable rural development and capacity-building initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as USAID, FAO, European Commission, World Bank, ADB, and JICA. Involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building across sectors like agribusiness, food security, and rural development. Projects have been both regional and national in scope, covering geographic locations including Asia, Africa, and Eastern Europe. Responsibilities have included enhancing governance, infrastructure, and sustainable livelihoods through strategic partnerships and development initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in agriculture, food security, natural resource management, and rural development, the expert has held roles such as Program Director, Chief of Party, and Team Leader. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building. The expert possesses interdisciplinary knowledge in areas like supply and value chain development and climate change resilience. The geographic scope of work spans Asia, Africa, and Eastern Europe, with significant contributions to agribusiness and sustainable livelihoods initiatives. Cross-cutting expertise includes linking infrastructure development with agricultural productivity and rural community engagement. The expert has extensive geographic experience across Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Oceania. Notable countries of work include Bangladesh, Cambodia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Kenya, and Indonesia, with recurring involvement in these regions. The expert has deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics through long-term assignments and region-specific expertise in rural development and agribusiness. This includes significant contributions to projects in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and Timor-Leste, reflecting a strong understanding of regional development issues.

Languages and education

Background includes native English proficiency, with fair proficiency in German and Korean. Basic to intermediate spoken proficiency is noted in Khmer, Thai, Lao, Bengali, Urdu, and Nepali. These language skills have been utilized in diverse international settings, including in-country work across Asia and collaboration with multilingual teams on various development projects. The expert holds a Masters of Agribusiness and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Rural Technology) with honors from the University of Queensland, Australia. Additionally, the expert obtained a Certificate of Agriculture from Queensland Agricultural College, Australia. These qualifications are complemented by advanced management training from the Australian Institute of Management.