I oversee DevSmart's strategic planning work with Partner Stephanie Kleschnitzki. Managing diverse tasks in technical leadership and guidance in programme design, encompassing Rights and Results-Based Management (RRBM)trainings, quality assurance, and the development of documents like programme Explanatory Notes (EN)/ strategies, Theories of Change, Results and Resource Plans, situation and programme analysis, as well as reporting and monitoring for results.2023 Overview: • Facilitated results-Based Reporting training to UNICEF Bangladesh and UNFPA Bolivia• Led the Programme Effectiveness Review (PER)/Mid Term Review of Kosovo Program 2021-2025. Supported in updating the TOCs and RRPs as well as development of EN related to Climate, Environment, Energy, and Disaster Risk Reduction and Recovery.• Provided strategic planning support for elaborating new Country ENs, quality assurance in finalizing CPD documents for UJNICEF Malawi, Cambodia & Namibia offices2022 Overview:• Prepared UN Turkey Results Report for 2021 in collaboration with Residence Coordinator’s Office Turkey.• Co-facilitated virtual RRBM Training for UNICEF Lebanon & Bolivia, contributing to CPD document finalization.• Facilitated partner discussions for Global Partnership 'Safe Online' to revisit the TOC and develop a new Results Framework.November 2021 – March 2022: Reviewed 24 UNICEF CPDs for 2021, enhancing the quality review framework & contributing to a "Compendium of Good Practice."October 2021 – November 2021: Coordinated EAPRO RRBM regional training, overseeing the workshop for targeted countries in their last year of new CPD with Bharat Krishnan.June 2021 – May 2022: Led in virtual RRBM Training to UNICEF Croatia office, supported elaborating ENs, & finalizing CPD documents.November 2020 – June 2021: Facilitated RRBM training with Bharata Krishan for UNICEF Vietnam & Mongolia Country Offices.•One of the reviewers to the Quality Review of 16 UNICEF CPDs & PSN for 2020.

Between February 2019 and April 2021, I played significant roles in strategic planning, results-based reporting, and country program development within the UNICEF framework.From June 2020 to April 2021, I served as a Results-Based Reporting Consultant at UNICEF Turkey Country Office (TCO), focusing on the integrated COVID-19 response. Providing essential support to program teams, I delivered over 20 biweekly, monthly, and annual reports through Situation Reporting (SitAn). My role extended to extensive planning, ensuring continuous updates to the COVID-19 response plan and the development of a long-term multi-sectoral strategy. This contributed to the consistency of programming aligned with the new Country Programme Document (CPD), guiding resource mobilization, budget reprioritization, and planning processes for Humanization Action for Children (HAC). Additionally, I played a vital role in fundraising, developing three key concept notes—Adolescent Skills Development, Early Childhood Education (ECD), and Re-imagine Education.In October 2019, as a Consultant at UNICEF Azerbaijan Country Office, I facilitated the design of the Theory of Change (TOC) for the 2021-2025 CPD, ensuring the application of key RBM principles in designing CPD TOCs.From May 2019 to April 2020, as a Planning Consultant at UNICEF TCO, I played a crucial role in preparing the 2021-2025 Country Programme Document (CPD). Ensuring adherence to Results-Based Management (RRBM) principles, I facilitated a participatory development process with counterparts, receiving quality assurance from the Regional Office. This involved developing a detailed plan and roadmap for CPD development, providing RBM training, facilitating SMR sessions, offering technical guidance, and coordinating with the section team in TOC and Programme Strategy Notes development. In February 2019, as a Consultant at UNICEF Europe & Central Asia (ECA), I supported in drafting & consolidating 2018 ECA Regional Office Annual Report.

As a former UNICEF staff member, I have a rich background in program coordination and management across various offices in Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. My expertise lies in strategic planning, design, results-based reporting, monitoring, and the implementation of integrated programs, including within UN joint initiatives. During my stretch assignment with UNICEF Tajikistan in 2017, I served as the acting Deputy Representative, overseeing strategic planning functions, coinciding with high-profile visits, including those of the UN Secretary General and the UNICEF Regional Director. A significant achievement in my career was the successful design and implementation of one of the most impactful UN Joint Programs on Local Governance (JPLG) in Somalia, where I also served as the zonal head of Social Policy, Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation (SPME). In the Middle East, my roles included serving as a planning specialist in Jordan and MENA regional offices, culminating in my position as a Programme Manager for UNICEF Jordan's flagship integrated program called "Makani." This comprehensive program covers alternative education, skills building, youth innovation, psychosocial support, and water and sanitation services as part of social protection initiatives for the most vulnerable children in Jordan.

Under the supervision of the Senior Operations Manager , I supported in co-ordination and implementation of the Refugee Resettlement program, facilitating of Refugees movements from the camp to their host country. This included; communicating and co-coordinating refugee resettlement process with all IOM units in Kakuma/ Nairobi, JVA, Goal, Resettlements Embassies, Government officials and UNHCR; maintained and oversaw implementation of pre and post interview processing for refugees, follow up of their appointments, tracing and acting as link for refugees between them and the resettlement embassies.

Under the supervision of the Programme Coordinator, and in close liaison with the Counselling and Medical Coordinators, responsible for the welfare of vulnerable cases such as Unaccompanied Minors (UAMs) and GBV cases staying at the Rescue/Accommodation Center; coordinated implementation of psycho-social support activities including life skills training, counseling and HIV/AIDS activities within the camp; worked closely with counselling and medical departments to identify cases that require further psychological counseling assistance, medical cases; contributed to vulnerability assessments to inform resettlement or repatriation decisions; established and maintained contact with donors, embassies and other agencies for follow up of cases and mobilize resources to support in the psychosocial activities in the camp; supervised and managed daily activities of the volunteers and support staff and made administrative decisions as appropriate to the programme.

Provided support in coordinating of the implementation of Youth Participation activities for the Youth refugees in the Camp, which hosted refugees from the war-torn Sudan, Somalia, Rwanda, Burundi and Congo. This included: conducting needs assessment among young people to identify skills and talents, vocational training needs and facilitating their access to relevant training according to their interests; promoting cultural activities among youth in the different communities in the camp, and cultivating through dialogue with them, appreciation and respect for the different cultures; facilitating the identification and election of youth leaders and providing relevant training capacity building to strengthen their leadership and mentoring skills; establishing, developing and maintaining links with various youth groups, community organizations and advocacy groups to strengthen and encourage youth participation in the planning and delivery of identified services and promoting collaborative solutions to problems such as mobilization to increase girl enrollment in schools and conflict resolution; coordinating the development and maintenance of a youth resource data base and library, including community resources information and demographic characteristics of the larger community