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Ulricehamn, Se

Gothenburg, Vastra Gotaland County, Sweden

Jönköping

Skövde, Vastra Gotaland County, Sweden

Save the Children Skaraborg-Södra Älvsborg. Regional assignment.

Ulricehamn, Vastra Gotaland County, Sweden

Save the Children Ulricehamn.

Göteborg, Vastra Gotaland County, Sweden

Regional assignment.

Nomination Committee for the EU election in June 2024.

Municipal Council.

Ulricehamn's workers' municipality.

Social Democrats in Ulricehamn where I am also in charge of financing, memberships and international relationships.

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

The task of the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Fund is to promote young people's international understanding through exchanges with young people in other countries. The Memorial Fund's contribution to peace and understanding consists of granting scholarships to groups and individuals for international exchanges.https://www.folkebernadottesminnesfond.se/

Stockholm, Sweden

Sweden's largest aid organization with a turnover of just over SEK 700 million, about 115,000 members and about 26,000 volunteers. https://www.rodakorset.se/en/who-we-areThe board is the organization's highest decision-making body with; • Employer responsibility for 430 salaried employees • Management of 34 foundations • Management of approx. SEK 1.1 billion (SEK) and with assignments & responsibility for: • To appoint a Secretary General • Decisions, strategy &… Show more Sweden's largest aid organization with a turnover of just over SEK 700 million, about 115,000 members and about 26,000 volunteers. https://www.rodakorset.se/en/who-we-areThe board is the organization's highest decision-making body with; • Employer responsibility for 430 salaried employees • Management of 34 foundations • Management of approx. SEK 1.1 billion (SEK) and with assignments & responsibility for: • To appoint a Secretary General • Decisions, strategy & activities nationally and internationally • Represent locally, nationally & internationally vis-à-vis public administration, business & other organizations • Member of the International Federation of the Red Cross & Red Crescent Societies Show less

Sweden

Main purpose of position:> To spread goodwill by highlighting good humanitarian work with no bias. > My specialties are related to global goodwill work, uniting our world, helping those in need, humanity and humanitarians. > My goal is to promote great opportunities for those in need. > The GGA is a non-profit organisation.Example of assignments: > Provide support for refugees and asylum seekers to settle in Sweden.> Share and comment on… Show more Main purpose of position:> To spread goodwill by highlighting good humanitarian work with no bias. > My specialties are related to global goodwill work, uniting our world, helping those in need, humanity and humanitarians. > My goal is to promote great opportunities for those in need. > The GGA is a non-profit organisation.Example of assignments: > Provide support for refugees and asylum seekers to settle in Sweden.> Share and comment on multiple global humanitarian issues on social media. Show less

Dushanbe, Tajikistan

> Overseeing IFRC programming support to five Red Crescent National Societies in Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan).> Facilitate technical assistance to the National Societies on capacity development with focus on leadership development, human resource management, domestic resource mobilisation and fundraising.> Coordinate IFRC programming support to the National Societies in key areas such as disaster risk reduction, health… Show more > Overseeing IFRC programming support to five Red Crescent National Societies in Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan).> Facilitate technical assistance to the National Societies on capacity development with focus on leadership development, human resource management, domestic resource mobilisation and fundraising.> Coordinate IFRC programming support to the National Societies in key areas such as disaster risk reduction, health, migration, youth & volunteers, and fundraising for IFRC appeals. > Provide advice and coaching to National Societies’ senior staff and leadership.> Develop new partnerships with Governments, development partners, donors, UN, and other local and international organisations for joint programming and scale up Red Crescent services.> Facilitate learning and knowledge sharing among the National Societies in Central Asia.> Ensure a coordinated approach to National Society capacity development and programming support and maintain regular communications for greater Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement coordination and cooperation in Central Asia.> Be responsible for the day to day management of the Federation’s office in Tajikistan including its personnel, fixed and financial assets and other resources in accordance with Secretariat's policies and procedures. Show less

Moscow, Russian Federation

Main purpose of position:> Direct support for organizational, humanitarian and diplomatic activities.> Support and oversight Federation activities and presence in Russian Federation, Belarus and Moldova, including strategic partner for CIS countries.> Liaison with these countries’ Red Cross National Societies’ senior leadership, governments and with diplomatic communities.> Accountable for developing the Secretariat’s strategy for these countries.>… Show more Main purpose of position:> Direct support for organizational, humanitarian and diplomatic activities.> Support and oversight Federation activities and presence in Russian Federation, Belarus and Moldova, including strategic partner for CIS countries.> Liaison with these countries’ Red Cross National Societies’ senior leadership, governments and with diplomatic communities.> Accountable for developing the Secretariat’s strategy for these countries.> Providing coordination in disaster management, high level representation of the IFRC.> Communications and advocacy on behalf of vulnerable people. > National Society capacity building and providing technical support to the National Societies.> Resource mobilization and support longer term programming.> Finance and risk management with a full adherence to accountability and transparency.> Provide a platform for regional cooperation and learning.> Perform representational and partnership functions.> Manage the performance of the Secretariat staff.Key achievements:> Partly restructured and modernized the IFRC organization for improved efficiency and professionalism.> Responded well to humanitarian disasters (flooding, migration issues, etc).> Secured funding support from ECHO and other major donors for relief support and operations.> Built a close and trustful relationship with Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies and Red Cross Partner National Societies, ICRC, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM), Multinational Corporates, World Bank, UN, EU, Embassies, local authorities, academia, etc. > Arranged and participated in international conferences, panels and workshops related to Migration, Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, healthy lifestyle and elderly ageing etc. Show less

Manila, Philippines

Main purpose of position:> To represent the International Federation Secretariat within the Red Cross Movement in the Philippines (National Society, 16 Partner National Societies, ICRC, national authorities and international organizations such as ECHO, ADB, corporates, embassies and government bodies, as well as national/international media). > To plan, resource and implement the Federation's assistance programme for the Philippine Red Cross, in accordance with approved… Show more Main purpose of position:> To represent the International Federation Secretariat within the Red Cross Movement in the Philippines (National Society, 16 Partner National Societies, ICRC, national authorities and international organizations such as ECHO, ADB, corporates, embassies and government bodies, as well as national/international media). > To plan, resource and implement the Federation's assistance programme for the Philippine Red Cross, in accordance with approved policies, plans and regulations. > To further strengthen the national society's capacity in programme planning, monitoring and evaluation as well as other areas leading to improved capacity building, quality of activities and increased self-reliance, including fundraising and resource mobilization. > Lead and motivate a big team of international delegates as well as the team of local Federation professional staff in Disaster Management, Operations, Programme Management (e.g. Shelter, Health, Water and Sanitation, Livelihood), Organizational Development, Communications, Logistics, Finance and Administration, PMER, HR and IT/IM.Key achievements:> Efficient and successful scale down of the three-year typhoon Haiyan operation and supported PRC with several disasters. > Contributed to the IFRC APAC “One Team” concept generously with surge capacity resources and strengthened the cooperation with Red Cross Offices in the region with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing. > Established excellent relationship with the National Society leadership, 16 Partner National Societies including ICRC. I maintained high level of dialogue and good recognition from the National Society leadership and staff. > Secured strategic important business and partnership with Asian Development Bank (ADB) which is the door opener for new businesses (e.g. Climate Change, 1 Billion Coalition, Youth & Gender, and Forecast Based Financing). Show less

Dprk (North Korea), Pyongyang

Main purpose of position:> To represent the International Federation Secretariat with the DPRK Red Cross, ICRC, national authorities, international/national organizations, diplomatic missions, EU & UN agencies in DPRK, as well as media.> To plan, manage and implement the Federation's assistance programme for the DPRK Red Cross, in accordance with approved policies, plans and regulations.> To assist the national society in rapid disaster response activities as required… Show more Main purpose of position:> To represent the International Federation Secretariat with the DPRK Red Cross, ICRC, national authorities, international/national organizations, diplomatic missions, EU & UN agencies in DPRK, as well as media.> To plan, manage and implement the Federation's assistance programme for the DPRK Red Cross, in accordance with approved policies, plans and regulations.> To assist the national society in rapid disaster response activities as required by circumstances.> My total budget was approximately CHF 16 million. > Strengthening the national society's capacity in programme planning, monitoring and evaluation as well as other areas leading to improved quality of activities and increased self-reliance as outlined in the DPRK Strategy 2012-2016.> To lead and motivate the team of international delegates as well as the team of local Federation professional staff in Health & Care, Disaster Management, Water and Sanitation, Organizational Development, Programme Coordination, Logistics, Purchasing, Finance and Administration. Key achievements:> Strengthened and restructured the DPRK IFRC team to become the most professional DPRK IFRC organization ever, according to the Secretary General & the senior management of the DPRK National Society.> “Best Head of Delegation ever”, according to the Secretary General & Vice Chairman of the DPRK National Society.> I was dealing very successfully with 12 active Red Cross Partner National Societies, 12 affiliated partners and some observers in a well-functioning multilateral partnership. Show less

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Main purpose of position:> Supported the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) to develop a national Resource Mobilization strategy that also included development of framework on developing and managing corporate- & EU relations in Bangladesh. > Provided the leadership necessary RM knowledge to meet the growth needs of humanitarian requirements. > Operated in complex environment by coordinating with external partners and identifying resources from new sources… Show more Main purpose of position:> Supported the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) to develop a national Resource Mobilization strategy that also included development of framework on developing and managing corporate- & EU relations in Bangladesh. > Provided the leadership necessary RM knowledge to meet the growth needs of humanitarian requirements. > Operated in complex environment by coordinating with external partners and identifying resources from new sources. > Provided a vital service to the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society and the Bangladesh Country Delegation. > I was working directly with the Bangladesh Head of Delegation. I was also the key local support function for the beneficiary communication work. > In this position I received extensive induction to the overall management and other systems within the IFRC at the Regional and Zone level. I was inducted into all aspects of IFRC Programme Management, in a comprehensive holistic approach. > I had a representative role for the Swedish Red Cross.Key achievements:> Strategy Development: Supported the BDRCS to map the existing partnership, donors, resources, and properties in country.> Corporate Partnership: Developed a framework for the BDRCS to develop a partnership with the corporate sector and managed this.> National Society Capacity Building: Mapping of the existing Resource Mobilization (RM) capacity including the HR in RM + developed a framework on strengthening the NS capacity on relationship management and resource mobilization.> Provided support service to the Federation Delegation in the areas of Human Resources, Finance, IT, Logistics, and Administration.> Achieved within the movement a high degree of competence in management of strategy; management of change; leadership; planning; management of budgets; management of resources; monitoring; supervision and control; reporting; communication; networking; management of self; management of others. Show less

Dhaka, Bangladesh

The Nordic Club in Dhaka is a Diplomatic Family Recreation Center for around 1000 expatriates working in Bangladesh. I was selected by the members and appointed by the board.

Gothenburg, Sweden

Main purpose of position:> The Swedish Consulting Group consists of qualified consulting companies working to provide the best management consulting and IT services available globally. > The Swedish Consulting Group has grown to include more than 40 consulting companies and over 1000 specialist consultants within management and IT. > The revenue for the partners of the Swedish Consulting Group topped 1 Billion SEK in 2011.

Moscow, Russian Federation

> Established Volvo IT (Moscow headquarters with branches in St. Petersburg & Kaluga) and integrated Volvo IT to the joint company ZAO Volvo Vostok. > Recruited, coached and developed employees, managers (100% employee satisfaction).> Developed the operations & business.> Had full responsibility for all managing activities (incl. marketing & sales).> Developed customer relations (different Volvo BA/BUs, external companies & partners).> Built “bridges” and… Show more > Established Volvo IT (Moscow headquarters with branches in St. Petersburg & Kaluga) and integrated Volvo IT to the joint company ZAO Volvo Vostok. > Recruited, coached and developed employees, managers (100% employee satisfaction).> Developed the operations & business.> Had full responsibility for all managing activities (incl. marketing & sales).> Developed customer relations (different Volvo BA/BUs, external companies & partners).> Built “bridges” and collaborated with other Volvo IT sites around the world.> Reached commercial and financial targets (excellent results).> Secured that operational objectives are met.> Implemented common strategic objectives (short- and long term). > Recognised member of Volvo Group Russia’s Management Committee + Volvo IT’s International Board & Chairman at different Steering Groups.> Lived and worked in Moscow, Russia. Show less

Gothenburg, Sweden

> 100 % customer satisfaction in yearly customer satisfaction surveys (internal and external customers)> Secured strategically important projects and deliveries with high KPIs (profitability, cost, delivery precision, quality, and functionality)> Supported new business opportunities and expansions into new markets (e.g. Mexico, Canada, and China)> Signed multimillion USD frame agreements with customers> Member in different customer IT-Boards with CIOs, CEOs… Show more > 100 % customer satisfaction in yearly customer satisfaction surveys (internal and external customers)> Secured strategically important projects and deliveries with high KPIs (profitability, cost, delivery precision, quality, and functionality)> Supported new business opportunities and expansions into new markets (e.g. Mexico, Canada, and China)> Signed multimillion USD frame agreements with customers> Member in different customer IT-Boards with CIOs, CEOs, Business Executives etc. > Reported directly to members within Volvo IT's Executive Management Board. Show less

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

> Executed and led businesses of global services in APAC> Monitored strategies and tactics of the development & evolution of services> Had full authority to decide and communicate commercial decisions & policies> Increased & improved services business in APAC significantly> Customers were Ericsson APAC Market Unit Presidents, Telecom Operators & PTTs> Ericsson APAC Board judged me as very competitive with a fast urgent creativity> Lived and worked in… Show more > Executed and led businesses of global services in APAC> Monitored strategies and tactics of the development & evolution of services> Had full authority to decide and communicate commercial decisions & policies> Increased & improved services business in APAC significantly> Customers were Ericsson APAC Market Unit Presidents, Telecom Operators & PTTs> Ericsson APAC Board judged me as very competitive with a fast urgent creativity> Lived and worked in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with regular business trips around the APAC region Show less

Luxembourg, Belgium

> Responsible negotiation leader towards the international telecom operator Millicom for a 3 year GSM frame agreement (150 MEUR) in Ghana> Won the deal in tough competition with major worldwide telecom competitors

Doha, Qatar

> Represented Ericsson as the sole negotiation leader towards the national telecom operator Q-Tel for a GSM project in Qatar> Planned and prepared for an Ericsson office establishment> Stationed the entire period in Doha, Qatar

Islamabad, Pakistan

> Established the Key Accounts function and organisation> Built all marketing and commercial activities > Created customer relations & identified new business opportunities> Reported directly to the President & CEO> Lived and worked in Islamabad, Pakistan

Tehran, Iran

> Developed all sales & marketing activities within the company> Inspired & enabled employees to optimise their business efforts> Main customer was TCI, Iranian PTT with more than 60 000 employees> Lived and worked in Tehran, Iran

Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia

> Secured 3 major telecom contracts in Turkey valued at 1100 MEUR> Embedded the startup rollouts in Azerbaijan and Georgia (new telecom markets)> Strengthening the Ericsson Turkey marketing & sales team

> Planned aftersales projects & organised marketing activities > Produced tenders & agreements

Gothenburg, Sweden

> Initiated and finalised the first export businesses of automative food packaging machines> Nominated suitable Middle East agents & dealers

Swedish Embassy, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

> Created maximum value for Sweden by helping Swedish businesses to grow in Saudi Arabia and identified openings for Saudi companies keen to invest in Sweden> Lived and worked in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Platform for networking and exchange of information for the Swedish business community in Saudi Arabia

Gothenburg, Sweden

> A trained sales representative of Xerox products & services

Lebanon

> Team leader for the United Nation's supply office (supplier of medicine, food, accommodation, transportation etc).

Un Headquarters, Lebanon

> Worked as staff assistant at the headquarters of United Nations in Lebanon (medical unit).

Sweden

> Group Commander, Medical Battalion, T2, Skövde

B.Sc, Business Administration And Management, General

International School of Business Administration and Economics > Bachelor of Science degree in International Business Administration.

International Law And Legal Studies, French

> European Community Course and EU law. Education conducted in French. > Work at the Swedish Council in Paris, France.

Post Graduate Diploma (Grade A+), Humanitarian Diplomacy, A+

> Post Graduate Diploma, Humanitarian Diplomacy > This course in Humanitarian Diplomacy is offered by the International Federation of Red.

Executive Management

Activities and Societies: #1 ranked global executive training program. > Executive Management > Global Management & Affairs, International.

Development Management

> Boarding School sponsored by Swedish Foreign Service in International Development (Latin America) > Studies in Spanish language.

Education record

Social Science, high school Upper-secondary final examination

Education record

> Business Academy - Thunderbird Executive Program (Phoenix, USA): Global Telecom Management > Telecom Management Institute (San.

Education record

> Certified IT/IS Leadership and Advanced Business Program with Swedish IT Association > Executive Account Development Program, certifying.

Development Of Teams And Leaders

Residential education.

Humanitarian Services & Support

> International Mobilization and Preparation for Action (IMPACT) > Basic Training Course for Delegates, 1995 in Mariefred/Sweden > Finance.

Arabic Language

7.5 credits, 25% of full time studies.

Sustainable Development

Focusing on Climate, Conflicts, Migration and Health. 7.5 credits, 25% of full time studies.