Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 43 years in the security and humanitarian sectors, the expert has extensive experience in program development, implementation, and strategic analysis. More than 30 years have been dedicated to humanitarian relief and development, with over 20 years in senior management roles. The expert has led safety and security efforts in 19 African countries and managed multi-million dollar projects globally. Responsibilities have included donor funding management, project design, and capacity building. Career highlights include developing security protocols in high-risk areas and managing economic recovery initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors including AusAID, BPRM, CIDA, DFID, ECHO, OCHA, OFDA, USAID, UNHCR, and WFP. This involvement encompasses project implementation, donor funding management, and technical assistance across sectors such as safety, security, and economic recovery. The projects have spanned both regional and national scopes, taking place in locations such as Afghanistan, Haiti, Timor Leste, Kenya, Indonesia, and Zambia.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in humanitarian relief, security, and economic development, the expert has held senior management positions such as Regional Security Manager and Director of Safety and Security. Responsibilities have included project management, donor relations, and strategic analysis. The expert has cross-cutting expertise in integrating security measures within development projects and has worked on social enterprise development in recovering economies. Geographic experience spans Africa, Asia, and the Americas, with a focus on conflict and post-conflict regions. The expert possesses deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, having managed projects in countries like DR Congo, Bosnia, and South Sudan, contributing to regional development and security initiatives.

Languages and education

Fluent in English and French, the expert has utilized these language skills in various international contexts, including work in multilingual teams and in-country operations across multiple continents. The expert obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Soviet and East European Studies from the University of Manitoba, Canada, and completed an Executive Leadership Certificate from Cornell University.