Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 14 years of experience in emergency response and development work, the expert excels in conflict and disaster contexts. Key qualifications include expertise in needs assessment, response strategy development, and grants and budget management. With a background in leading large teams, the expert has held significant roles such as Head of Mission and Country Director. Career highlights include managing multimillion-euro budgets and developing strategic plans for leading NGOs. Proficient in humanitarian negotiations and crisis management, the expert has extensive field experience across multiple countries.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as ECHO, DFID, DANIDA, USAID, and the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Responsibilities have included project implementation and strategic planning in sectors like health, gender-based violence, and emergency response. These projects have been regional and national in scope, occurring in locations such as Pakistan, Ethiopia, Iraq, and the Philippines. The expert has managed large teams and budgets, contributing to significant humanitarian and development initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in the humanitarian and development sectors, the expert has focused on emergency response, health, gender-based violence, and disaster risk management. Previously held roles such as Head of Mission, Country Director, and Senior Coordinator have involved strategic planning and team leadership. The expert's work has spanned regional and country-specific projects in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, integrating cross-cutting expertise in crisis management and humanitarian negotiations. This interdisciplinary approach has enhanced the effectiveness of initiatives in complex and insecure environments. Extensive geographic experience includes assignments in Iraq, Pakistan, Ethiopia, Sudan, Kenya, and the Philippines, with deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in the Middle East and East Africa.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, French, and Italian, the expert demonstrates native-level command in all aspects of these languages. English and French have been utilized extensively in international humanitarian and development contexts, including in-country work and leading multilingual teams. The expert also has professional proficiency in speaking Amharic, facilitating effective communication in relevant regions. These language skills have supported roles in high-stakes environments, enhancing collaboration and strategic decision-making across diverse cultural settings. With a Master of Science in Economics and Management of Public Administrations and International Institutions from Luigi Bocconi University in Milan, Italy, the expert graduated in 2006. Additionally, a Bachelor's degree in the same field was obtained from the same institution in 2004, providing a strong foundation in economics and management within public and international institutions.