- Over 20 years of experience in planning, management, monitoring and evaluation of development and humanitarian assistance programmes in complex emergency settings and conflict-affected countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa (26 assignments as evaluation team leader).
- Strong skills in monitoring and evaluation of aid programmes against OECD DAC criteria, using quantitative and qualitative data collection methods, gender analysis, results-based M&E, case study development, Theory of Change, and Value for Money analysis.
- Solid track record in providing evidence based, realistic and pragmatic recommendations to strengthen programme strategies and results; supporting coherence and coordination of programmes with multiple actors through developing common goals and outcomes.
- Experience covers the following sectoral interventions: protection, human rights, humanitarian principles, accountability to affected populations; access to basic services; social protection and social safety nets; livelihoods and economic opportunities; food security; strengthening of local governance structures; psycho-social support during and post conflict; linking humanitarian- development – peacebuilding assistance (triple nexus); resilience focused programming; peacebuilding and conflict transformation.
- Understanding of key principles and operational implications underpinning programme management in conflict settings and fragile states.
- Strong understanding of operational implications of the International Human Rights Framework, the Humanitarian Charter, UN IASC Guidelines, SPHERE Standards and other frameworks guiding Humanitarian Action.
- Capacity building of national and international institutions including NGOs and government institutions on strategical planning, strengthening programme capacity.
- Extensive experience working with donor countries (DFAT, DFID, EU, ECHO, SDC, SIDA, USAID), UN agencies (UNDP, ILO, UNICEF, UNHCR, UN Women, UN Habitat, WFP), national governments, private sector and civil society organizations.
Areas of focus: Triple nexus (humanitarian, development, peace); resilience, food security, protection.