Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 38 years of experience, the expert is a seasoned international development professional with a strong focus on conflict and post-conflict environments. Previously held roles such as Chief of Party and USAID Regional Director have equipped the expert with the ability to manage large-scale USG-funded infrastructure and humanitarian programs. Career highlights include overseeing a $1.2 billion portfolio in the West Bank & Gaza. The expert's proven track record in technical advisory roles, program design, and implementation demonstrates strong capabilities in governance, economic growth, and emergency response across multiple global regions.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving extensive collaboration with USAID, the expert has engaged in project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building within thematic areas such as governance, infrastructure, economic growth, and humanitarian aid. The geographic scope of work includes the West Bank & Gaza, Colombia, Afghanistan, and various countries in Africa. Notable projects managed by the expert include a $1.2 billion program in the West Bank & Gaza and a $100 million annual portfolio in Colombia, reflecting significant involvement in both regional and national-scale initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert's background includes positions at the forefront of sectors such as food security, humanitarian aid, emergency response, governance, water and sanitation, and infrastructure development. Responsibilities have included senior roles like Chief of Party and Regional Director, managing complex programs and leading diverse teams. Their interdisciplinary expertise encompasses integrating governance and infrastructure in post-conflict recovery. The expert's work spans multiple regions, with significant contributions in Africa, the Middle East, and South America, focusing on both regional and country-specific initiatives. Geographic experience extends to countries such as Afghanistan, Angola, Colombia, Ethiopia, Jordan, Kenya, Liberia, and the West Bank & Gaza. The expert has demonstrated deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, particularly in conflict and post-conflict settings, with recurring involvement in regions such as the Horn of Africa and the West Bank & Gaza.

Languages and education

With a background in English as a native language, the expert possesses advanced proficiency in French and Spanish (3+/3+), utilizing these skills extensively in international settings with multilingual teams. Additionally, they have limited proficiency in Arabic, applied in contexts requiring basic communication. The expert holds an MA in International Relations from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, USA, and a BA in English Language and Literature from Harvard College, USA. Furthermore, they were a Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellow at the Middle East Studies Center, University of Texas at Austin, USA.