• A humanitarian and community development professional with over 20 years experience working with non government organisations (NGOs) both in Australia and overseas.• Experienced in project management and project implementation of social service, community development and humanitarian projects.• Knowledge and experience in various program sectors, including Refugees/IDP’s/Stateless Persons, WASH, Livelihoods/Agriculture, Microfinance, Disaster Response Management, Disaster Risk Reduction, Community Based Rehabilitation, Health/HIV & AIDS, Education, Unemployment, Advocacy/Community Activation and Construction management/construction.• Proficient in cross cultural communication and management of programs ‘from a distance’ and on the field monitoring.• Proven ability to successfully work lead a team of professionals, develop new initiatives and improve systems and processes.• Capable trainer and facilitator, able to work in a consultative and participatory manner with various stakeholders from community level through to government representatives.• Strong problem solver and demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and expectations from various stakeholders.• Educated and widely read on community development, aid and trade, humanitarian emergencies, refugees and human rights.