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Dili, Timor-Leste

Interim leadership of PARTISIPA (Partnership to Strengthen Village Development and Municipal Administration), a 10-year Australian-funded nation-wide program implemented by DT Global to support Government of Timor-Leste (GoTL) improve access and quality of basic infrastructure and services at sub-national level and strengthen municipal administration. Overall leadership of a team of approximately 140 program staff, and key stakeholder engagement with the Australian Embassy and Government of… Show more Interim leadership of PARTISIPA (Partnership to Strengthen Village Development and Municipal Administration), a 10-year Australian-funded nation-wide program implemented by DT Global to support Government of Timor-Leste (GoTL) improve access and quality of basic infrastructure and services at sub-national level and strengthen municipal administration. Overall leadership of a team of approximately 140 program staff, and key stakeholder engagement with the Australian Embassy and Government of Timor-Leste. Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

Leading the UK subsidiary of this international development consultancy company focused on delivering programmes for bilateral and multilateral clients in economic growth, private sector development, finance and investment, and monitoring and evaluation. Focus on corporate and commercial strategy, oversight of key programmes, and significant role in integration post acquisition by Cadmus.

London, United Kingdom

Driving the successful management of the programme portfolio, including development and improvement of programme management systems and structures, and overseeing programme delivery. Project Director on specific large and complex programmes, including Invest Salone, a DFID-funded multi-year programme focussed on market systems, investment climate reform, and investment and export promotion. Member of the Operations Team focussed on financial management and resource allocation for effective… Show more Driving the successful management of the programme portfolio, including development and improvement of programme management systems and structures, and overseeing programme delivery. Project Director on specific large and complex programmes, including Invest Salone, a DFID-funded multi-year programme focussed on market systems, investment climate reform, and investment and export promotion. Member of the Operations Team focussed on financial management and resource allocation for effective management of the firm, and the Strategic Leadership Group responsible for future strategy. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Lead of the Project Management Unit (PMU) tasked with delivery of Maxwell Stamp’s long-term international development projects, and strengthening operational policies and procedures. Directly manage large scale projects, including the £53 million Phase 2 of the Expanding Social Protection Programme in Uganda funded by DFID and Irish Aid, and the £79 million Chars Livelihoods Programme in Bangladesh funded by DFID. Member of the Maxwell Stamp’s Management Group responsible for strategic planning… Show more Lead of the Project Management Unit (PMU) tasked with delivery of Maxwell Stamp’s long-term international development projects, and strengthening operational policies and procedures. Directly manage large scale projects, including the £53 million Phase 2 of the Expanding Social Protection Programme in Uganda funded by DFID and Irish Aid, and the £79 million Chars Livelihoods Programme in Bangladesh funded by DFID. Member of the Maxwell Stamp’s Management Group responsible for strategic planning and decision making, coordinated corporate policy development, and Partner Lead on the Strategic Relationship Management engagement with DFID. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Managing a portfolio of five medium to large projects funded by DFID, Irish Aid, World Bank and ADB, including: the National Solidarity Program (NSP), a World Bank project through the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD) in Afghanistan, with multi-donor funding of around $500 million for community-based development and empowerment initiatives; and Expanding Social Protection Programme (ESPP) in Uganda, a DFID and Irish Aid funded programme developing policy framework for… Show more Managing a portfolio of five medium to large projects funded by DFID, Irish Aid, World Bank and ADB, including: the National Solidarity Program (NSP), a World Bank project through the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD) in Afghanistan, with multi-donor funding of around $500 million for community-based development and empowerment initiatives; and Expanding Social Protection Programme (ESPP) in Uganda, a DFID and Irish Aid funded programme developing policy framework for social protection within the Government of Uganda, and developing a pilot cash transfer programme to vulnerable families in 14 districts. Show less

Timor-Leste

Key advisor on a USAID bilateral private sector development project managed by Development Alternatives Inc (DAI). Leader of a team of local professional staff and short-term technical advisors to implement the agribusiness component; provided strategic technical guidance to identify market and supply chain improvements for agricultural value chains; introduced technical innovations in production and processing to offer new and reliable supply systems meeting market specifications; and provided… Show more Key advisor on a USAID bilateral private sector development project managed by Development Alternatives Inc (DAI). Leader of a team of local professional staff and short-term technical advisors to implement the agribusiness component; provided strategic technical guidance to identify market and supply chain improvements for agricultural value chains; introduced technical innovations in production and processing to offer new and reliable supply systems meeting market specifications; and provided business advice and services to traders and local businesses involved in targeted value chains. Show less

Timor-Leste

Team Leader on an AusAID funded, bilateral rural development programme in four districts managed by Acil Australia. Project activities focused on livelihoods development through agriculture, including production and technological improvements in horticulture, livestock, forestry and crop production. Overall responsibility for operations in four districts staffed by three international advisors and over 80 national staff.

Timor-Leste

Responsible for the overall management of AusAID funded, bilateral rural development programme in Aileu district. Supervision and management of international technical advisors and 24 national staff. Set up and managed all aspects of the district project activities, including facilities and staffing, administrative and financial systems, and technical aspects for delivery of 10 small-scale community-based agriculture and enterprise development projects.

Timor-Leste

Seconded to Timor Aid, a local NGO, to develop the agency’s Fisheries Programme and undertake strategic planning, project development and capacity building. Identified and delivered six short-term initiatives during emergency context to revive the coastal fisheries industry.

Timor-Leste

Advised Timor Aid on programme objectives and analysed priority sectors, prepared funding proposals, and identified needs for capacity building in technical and management areas.

Timor-Leste

Managed a joint initiative between AFAP and Timor Aid to provide emergency food and medical support to Timor-Leste immediately following the withdrawal of Indonesian forces. Planned and managed all aspects of a relief effort in Australia prior and post independence vote, and then led a team of twelve to Timor-Leste. Responsible for the interim coordination of relief effort, including setup of operational base and coordination of the team’s food distribution and medical services delivery in… Show more Managed a joint initiative between AFAP and Timor Aid to provide emergency food and medical support to Timor-Leste immediately following the withdrawal of Indonesian forces. Planned and managed all aspects of a relief effort in Australia prior and post independence vote, and then led a team of twelve to Timor-Leste. Responsible for the interim coordination of relief effort, including setup of operational base and coordination of the team’s food distribution and medical services delivery in consultation with the UN and international agencies. Show less

Australia

Management of AusAID funded development projects and proposal preparation in Vietnam and the Pacific Islands. Eleven months stationed in AFAP’s Vietnam office over a period of 3 years for management support, project design, and monitoring roles. Assisted in preparation of funding submissions, and participated in design missions for integrated rural development activities. Projects included community control of dengue fever, integrated rural development, and community theatre for health… Show more Management of AusAID funded development projects and proposal preparation in Vietnam and the Pacific Islands. Eleven months stationed in AFAP’s Vietnam office over a period of 3 years for management support, project design, and monitoring roles. Assisted in preparation of funding submissions, and participated in design missions for integrated rural development activities. Projects included community control of dengue fever, integrated rural development, and community theatre for health promotion. Show less

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Master Of Arts (M.A.), International Relations

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Government