Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 37 years of experience in public administration and human resources management, including 34 years in managerial and consultancy roles, the expert has led international projects funded by the World Bank, UNDP, and others. Key qualifications include HR policy development, institutional strengthening, and capacity building. Previously held roles such as team leader and key expert, the expert has managed teams and delivered quantifiable improvements in HR systems across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Responsibilities have included designing competency frameworks and implementing anti-corruption measures in public institutions.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the World Bank, UNDP, European Union, USAID, British Commonwealth, African Union, and JICA. The expert's involvement spans technical assistance, project implementation, capacity building, and policy development. Thematic areas focus on governance, public administration, and human resources management. These projects have been implemented at national and regional levels in countries including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, India, Iraq, Jordan, Mozambique, Palestine, Sierra Leone, and Timor-Leste.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in key sectors such as democratization, public administration, institutional development, human resources, and decentralization, the expert has held leadership roles focusing on governance reforms and HR management. Interdisciplinary expertise includes digitalization of HR processes and institutional strengthening. Geographic experience covers regional and country-specific projects across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, contributing to public sector reforms and capacity building initiatives. Career highlights include deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, particularly in post-conflict and developing contexts.

Languages and education

Background includes proficiency in English at a C2 level, indicating full fluency in reading, speaking, and writing. This competence has been utilized in various international contexts, including leading multilingual teams and working on projects across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Additionally, the expert is fluent in Hindi, used in professional settings within India. The educational background features a Master in Public Management from the National University of Singapore and Harvard University, USA, a Master of Business Administration in Human Resources from Indira Gandhi National Open University, India, and a Bachelor of Legislative Laws from R.D. University, India. Further qualifications include a Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology and Management from the Indian Institute of Public Administration, India, and a Master of Philosophy in Semiconductor Electronics from the University of Delhi, India. The expert was awarded a Gold Medal for a Master of Science in Physics from Magadh University, India.