Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 35 years of experience, the expert is a forestry scientist with a focus on environmental development cooperation. With 20 years dedicated to this field, the expert specializes in international and cross-cultural project management, strategic operational planning, and sustainable natural resource management. Career highlights include advising stakeholders on forestry and land use, holding leadership positions such as acting team leader and HRD specialist. Notable accomplishments include developing strategic forest management plans and receiving the rank of 'chevalier' from the Cambodian Government.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors like GIZ, the EU, The World Bank, and DANIDA. Responsibilities have included project implementation and technical assistance in sustainable forest management, capacity building, and community consultations. The expert's work has been regional and sector-specific, focusing on forestry and natural resource management in countries such as China, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Nepal.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in the environment and climate sector, the expert has worked extensively in forestry and sustainable resource management. Previously held roles such as consultant, team leader, and HRD specialist, focusing on project management and stakeholder communication. The expert's interdisciplinary knowledge includes integrating personnel development with sustainable forest practices. Geographic experience spans regional and country-specific projects in China, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Nepal, demonstrating adaptability to diverse environmental and cultural contexts. Long-term assignments in Cambodia and Nepal have provided profound insights into regional development issues.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, the expert possesses full professional proficiency used extensively in international settings and multilingual teams. Strong communication skills in Indonesian and Nepali have been utilized effectively during in-country work, while a basic understanding of Khmer supported roles in Cambodia. French language skills were acquired through formal education, enhancing engagement in diverse linguistic environments. The expert holds an MSc. in Forestry with a focus on the tropics and subtropics from the University of Göttingen, Germany. Additionally, an MSc. in Forestry for the temperate zones was obtained from the same institution. The expert completed a Referendarium at the Forest Office Bensheim in Hessen, Germany, earning the degree Forstassessor, with international exposure through practical training at the Forestry Faculty of Oregon State University, USA.