Dr. Adi Walker Email & Phone Number

Tilh, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Fr

Bangladesh

Overseeing a multi-donor Trust Fund (Swiss, USAID, Global Affairs Canada) supporting Civic Engagement and Government Relations. A three phase (each of 4 years) programme, with 1.6 million target group, and potential for more donors to come on board...

Global

Recent, ongoing and upcoming assignments:- Moderating Leadership Feedback sessions for GIZ (India, Namibia)- Quality Assurance-Technical Assistance for the World Bank in Nepal (NRA ICNR-21)- Support to University of London in online events, and advice to students (UK)- Capacity Development Consulting for GIZ Pakistan (RTS Commission and moderation of sustainability workshops and action plans)- Design and moderation of Disengagement Strategy and Annual Planning Workshop… Show more Recent, ongoing and upcoming assignments:- Moderating Leadership Feedback sessions for GIZ (India, Namibia)- Quality Assurance-Technical Assistance for the World Bank in Nepal (NRA ICNR-21)- Support to University of London in online events, and advice to students (UK)- Capacity Development Consulting for GIZ Pakistan (RTS Commission and moderation of sustainability workshops and action plans)- Design and moderation of Disengagement Strategy and Annual Planning Workshop for GIZ 'Global Innovation Centre' India- Publication of book chapter in 'Global Handbook for Leadership and Followership' (Springer)- Technical Proposal writing for GFA, BIS and denkmodell for projects: renewable energy in Vietnam; advisory board coaching and capacity development in Belgium; Afghan refugees in Pakistan- Ambassador (Alumni) for Imperial College, London University - providing advice and backstopping to current and prospective students; involvement in events, documentation, social media activities for the University Show less

Global

- Need to transform and enhance your organisation's leader/manager performance evaluation processes?- Looking for a short-term expert in the fields of governance, local government, policy advice, or to plan and run strategic workshops and events for you or your organisation?- Interested in globally-acquired and multi-cultural perspectives for your leadership, organisational, programmatic, and team-building issues?- Seeking a visiting (or at distance) stimulating and… Show more - Need to transform and enhance your organisation's leader/manager performance evaluation processes?- Looking for a short-term expert in the fields of governance, local government, policy advice, or to plan and run strategic workshops and events for you or your organisation?- Interested in globally-acquired and multi-cultural perspectives for your leadership, organisational, programmatic, and team-building issues?- Seeking a visiting (or at distance) stimulating and thought-provoking lecturer/speaker for your academic institution in the fields of international development or leadership, or a doctoral-level researcher?Feel warmly welcome to explore: www.pod-ic.org for information and access to tailor-made solutions to the above queries. Show less

Nepal

 Advising Nepali Government (NRA) on policy dialogue and formulation; design and elaboration of products and services for institutional capacity development, PFM, MEL and communication Conceptual design and planning of numerous international and national events including conferences, discussion forums, policy dialogues, interaction programmes, symposiums, seminars, workshops Managing an extended team of 117 long and short term international and national experts Key… Show more  Advising Nepali Government (NRA) on policy dialogue and formulation; design and elaboration of products and services for institutional capacity development, PFM, MEL and communication Conceptual design and planning of numerous international and national events including conferences, discussion forums, policy dialogues, interaction programmes, symposiums, seminars, workshops Managing an extended team of 117 long and short term international and national experts Key accomplishments: established Government MEAL System; identified as ‘all-Development Partner representative’ in Nepal for International Conference Secretariat; Assured NRA institutional legacy Show less

Pakistan

 Oversight of Development Planning Project and interim lead for Local Government Programme Technical advice to / capacity development of government institutions: Planning and Development Ministry and Department, and Provincial Local Government Departments Policy elaboration and reform: participatory urban and rural development, multi-tier coordination, service delivery (RTS and RTI), livelihoods, constructive state-citizen relations Leadership and management of 120/40 team… Show more  Oversight of Development Planning Project and interim lead for Local Government Programme Technical advice to / capacity development of government institutions: Planning and Development Ministry and Department, and Provincial Local Government Departments Policy elaboration and reform: participatory urban and rural development, multi-tier coordination, service delivery (RTS and RTI), livelihoods, constructive state-citizen relations Leadership and management of 120/40 team members exposure visits, Key accomplishment: designed, implemented and scaled up local government/community development planning system from 6 pilot villages to 120 million citizens in two provinces Show less

Pakistan

 Oversight of Post-conflict / Post- disaster Rehabilitation project Technical advice to / capacity development of government institutions: Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), Provincial and Local Government Departments Policy formulation: participatory community engagement, rural reconstruction and rehabilitation planning; RCT methods through Local Government, training module elaboration Event organisation and management: study tour to Germany, exchange visits, seminars… Show more  Oversight of Post-conflict / Post- disaster Rehabilitation project Technical advice to / capacity development of government institutions: Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), Provincial and Local Government Departments Policy formulation: participatory community engagement, rural reconstruction and rehabilitation planning; RCT methods through Local Government, training module elaboration Event organisation and management: study tour to Germany, exchange visits, seminars, conferences, workshops, training and TOT programmes etc.  Leadership, capacity development and management of 45 team members Elaboration of project design and strategy; management of budget (EUR. 4 Mio) Key accomplishment: designed and implemented model RCT impact evaluation system (1 of only 5 in GIZ worldwide) – co-presented in International Conference in Bonn Show less

Haiti

Start up of livelihood project post disaster whilst in parallel running the shelter project

 Oversight of Livelihoods Project and Post-disaster Recovery Project Technical advice to / capacity development of government institutions and civil society: Local and Municipal Governments and bodies, community leaders Leadership, coordination, and management of 50 social / technical / legal team members Responsible for two project budgets (EUR. 9 Mio) Key accomplishment: Designed and established full set of protocols in French and English for collaboration… Show more  Oversight of Livelihoods Project and Post-disaster Recovery Project Technical advice to / capacity development of government institutions and civil society: Local and Municipal Governments and bodies, community leaders Leadership, coordination, and management of 50 social / technical / legal team members Responsible for two project budgets (EUR. 9 Mio) Key accomplishment: Designed and established full set of protocols in French and English for collaboration community-driven shelter project (now used worldwide by GIZ) Show less

India

 Leadership and management of country portfolio: Humanitarian and Development Initiatives Representative for ACTED India: collaboration and relationship management with local/international partners, regional/HQ offices, Alliance 2015 Partnership organisations Strategic programme design, oversight and development; networking, diplomacy and influence of government actors and other development partners (needs assessments) Responsible for representation and liaison on a cross-border… Show more  Leadership and management of country portfolio: Humanitarian and Development Initiatives Representative for ACTED India: collaboration and relationship management with local/international partners, regional/HQ offices, Alliance 2015 Partnership organisations Strategic programme design, oversight and development; networking, diplomacy and influence of government actors and other development partners (needs assessments) Responsible for representation and liaison on a cross-border trade programme (India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Afghanistan), civil society and business development programme Responsible for humanitarian portfolio budget (ECHO; EC; OFDA; DAH) and response to Bihar floods and Cyclone Aila Key accomplishments: Moved ACTED towards legal base and registration in India; additionally took on hierarchical supervisor’s role immediately after commencing contract Show less

Democratic Republic Of Congo

 Oversight of Community-driven Development Programme Conceptual design and development of programme: elaboration of strategic, policy documents and protocols in English and French, design and implementation of participatory research processes, seminars, workshops, training programmes, community-based activities  Liaison with and coordination of consortium partners (lead) and with other stakeholders: IRC, CARE, IFAD, newly-elected representatives of local governments, civil… Show more  Oversight of Community-driven Development Programme Conceptual design and development of programme: elaboration of strategic, policy documents and protocols in English and French, design and implementation of participatory research processes, seminars, workshops, training programmes, community-based activities  Liaison with and coordination of consortium partners (lead) and with other stakeholders: IRC, CARE, IFAD, newly-elected representatives of local governments, civil society Leadership, coordination, and capacity development of 4 field teams (65/240 staff) Responsible for programme budget and grant management (EUR. 12/50 Mio) Key accomplishment: established and ran comprehensive RCT-based programme for 2 Million beneficiaries, conceptual design and delivery of training modules and programmes Show less

Sri Lanka

 Oversight of Post-conflict and Post-disaster Rehabilitation and Development Projects Technical advice to / capacity development of government institutions: Government Agent, District Government structures and key decision-makers in line agencies Technical advice to / capacity development of government institutions: Ministry Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconciliation, Jaffna District Kachcheri, Water Authority, Education Department, Ministry Housing, Education Department, Local… Show more  Oversight of Post-conflict and Post-disaster Rehabilitation and Development Projects Technical advice to / capacity development of government institutions: Government Agent, District Government structures and key decision-makers in line agencies Technical advice to / capacity development of government institutions: Ministry Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconciliation, Jaffna District Kachcheri, Water Authority, Education Department, Ministry Housing, Education Department, Local Governments Demand-driven design and implementation support: for the Sri Lankan Government Regional Tsunami Coordination and Response Unit; lead on coordination with development partners Coordination of Regional Community Development and Governance Programme; leadership and capacity development of 70 team members Coordination with other key stakeholders: representation of GIZ in north of Sri Lanka; liaison with political faction of and NGOs affiliated to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Responsible for programme budget (EUR. 13 Mio) Key accomplishments: constructed over 2000 private houses, 17 schools, 77 school sanitation systems, and Jaffna town water and sanitation system; brought the Government of Sri Lanka and the political factions of the LTTE round the same table to coordinate tsunami response Show less

Sri Lanka

• Responsible for community development programme , welfare centre and IDP camps transitional projects in 2 districts (DWHH) • Project Management (Oxfam, German Agro Action and UNICEF funded)• Staff training, proposal formulation, donor relations) • Design and production of a monitoring system for participatory CBO analysis

United Kingdom

• Organisation and development of outdoor sport courses and activities• Co-ordination of youth, handicapped and private corporate groups programmes• Maintenance and upgrade of Centre and equipment

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Social Sciences

Success factors for the leadership of international humanitarian and development organisations in South Asia'

Masters, Management And International Development, (Distinction)

Disengagement strategies of international humanitarian and development organisations in Sri Lanka'

B-Tech (Eng.), Electronic Engineering

B Tech (Eng.)