Short Profile 

• Forestry scientist with a 20-year track record of expert assignments in the environmental development cooperation in 4 Asian countries (China, Indonesia, Cambodia and Nepal). Employers: GIZ, the EU, The World Bank (and others)
• Specialist in international and cross-cultural project management (strategic operational planning, creation of interdisciplinary working plans, budget responsibility)

• Well versed in the procurement of third-party funds with international project partners

• Extensive consultancy experience advising national, regional and local stakeholders on sustainable management of natural resources (from participative forest management and land use planning up to watershed management)

• Proficient in Personnel management and training: drawing up personnel development measures, compiling training manuals, conducting monitoring and evaluation processes

• Public advocacy work and stakeholder communication: target-oriented coaching and consultation regarding complex professional topics

My aim is to assign my core competencies in the management of natural resources, cross-cultural consulting as well as aligning interests of a wide variety of stakeholders to       a new professional challenge.

Personal Strengths and Competencies

• Excellent problem solving skills as well as a pragmatic and pro-active hands-on-approach
• Highly experienced to work in fast changing environments and to tight deadlines
• Quick to grasp new concepts and adapt to new working conditions and requirements
• Exceptional cross-border networking capacity and goal-oriented, open-minded personality
• Thriving on the challenge of tackling new tasks, determination and drive
• A self-motivated team player with strong communication and leadership skills