Management: Extensive and proven record as leading executive, managing teams and implementing strategic change processes at leading development organizations such as the United Nations, the European Commission, CARE International and The Rainforest Foundation. Representation/Networking/Advocacy: I have represented organizations in formal and informal settings and have collaborated in political settings with major donors such as Danida and the European Commission as well as private foundations. I have also been involved in advocacy with decision makers in the private and public sectors, and on communication with the media.Negotiation Skills: I have led and participated in negotiations with donor agencies, Governments, partners, stakeholders, employees and supervisors.Workshops/ Conferences and Training: I have extensive experience in organizing workshops and training for management and staff of a variety of organizations, and have also been involved in organizing major UN Conferences.International Competences and Country Specializations: I have worked in/with the following countries: Bolivia, Brazil, China, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guyana, Maldives, Niger, Nepal, Suriname, Thailand, Vietnam and Uganda and have good knowledge of several other countries.More than 20 years of progressive responsibility in development programming, in the following areas: Poverty Eradication, Natural Resource Management including Conservation and Climate Change Programming, Gender, Democracy and Good Governance, Human Rights, Population, Conflict Resolution, Micro Credit Schemes, Foreign Direct Investment, Trade and Corporate Social Responsibility.