Coordinator of the Dutch Risk Reduction Team (DRR-Team) and the Ghana Wash Window Programme.As a senior advisor I manage water, food and energy projects in mainly developing countries, guiding project implementers and governments in formulating and realizing their strategies. Next to that I am proactively involved in developing frameworks for outcome monitoring and steering on market opportunities. I am particularly keen on matchmaking between entrepreneurs, government actors and financing agents, being crucial for market development. Furthermore I have a broad, multidisciplinary and international background, having a Master degree in International Relations and a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration. I regularly travel abroad for progress verification of my projects and market stimulation. Trained by Trimension as a crisis manager I have worked for the crisis department within the Ministry of Economic Affairs. I am very creative when it comes to finding solutions for problems and risk mitigation approaches. I combine a strong drive for results with my experience in project and process management. In delicate situations I operate pragmatic and with a good sense of humor. This, besides my skills, helps me to communicate and work effectively with colleagues, partners and clients on all levels.
Listed skills include Government, Sustainable Development, International Relations, Renewable Energy, and 11 others.