Peter Tierney Email & Phone Number

Paris, Île-De-France, France

Apia, Samoa

Tautai – Governance for Economic Growth Program will consolidate and build on Australia’s previous investments supporting the Government of Samoa to improve fiscal management and promote equitable economic growth. The program will support Australia’s engagement with the Samoa and other development partners in policy-driven budget support arrangements, and to complement and support Australia’s other major bilateral investment through the Tautua Samoa Human Development and Social Inclusion… Show more Tautai – Governance for Economic Growth Program will consolidate and build on Australia’s previous investments supporting the Government of Samoa to improve fiscal management and promote equitable economic growth. The program will support Australia’s engagement with the Samoa and other development partners in policy-driven budget support arrangements, and to complement and support Australia’s other major bilateral investment through the Tautua Samoa Human Development and Social Inclusion program, working in health, education and social protection. Show less

Global

Development management consultant, company governance.

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Selected Projects/missions:• 2021/2022. Developing guidance on Integrated National Financing Frameworks (INFF) for infrastructure, digital, agriculture, education, health sectors and small island developing states. UNDESA. • Judge - African youth adaptation solutions challenge 2021. Global Center for Adapatation/AfDB.• Evaluation, program design, and resource mobilization support (remote and meeting facilitation) to African regional training network for electric utilities… Show more Selected Projects/missions:• 2021/2022. Developing guidance on Integrated National Financing Frameworks (INFF) for infrastructure, digital, agriculture, education, health sectors and small island developing states. UNDESA. • Judge - African youth adaptation solutions challenge 2021. Global Center for Adapatation/AfDB.• Evaluation, program design, and resource mobilization support (remote and meeting facilitation) to African regional training network for electric utilities (ANCEE). African Development Bank/French Development Agency. 2019-2021.• Public Expenditure Review social economic and environmental sectors. Cook Islands 2018.• Research project on climate and concessional post-shock finance for small island developing states for United Nations (UNOHRLLS).• Analysed and drafted the Development Assistance Policy for the Republic of the Marshall Islands and Asian Development Bank.• Developed capability for accreditation as implementing entity (GEF/GCF/EU) for the South Pacific Regional Environment Programme (Samoa) drafting grant mechanism guidance document, cost recovery policy, and procedures, facilitated training for headquarters staff.• UNCTAD Expert meeting on fisheries, Geneva (2015)• National delegation to the Nansen Initiative (Geneva) and UNFCCC meeting in Paris (COP21). Show less

Cook Islands

• Led divisional business planning, national aid programming, budgeting, and monitoring to foster effective implementation of national development priorities. Coordinated the international development portfolio ($60M/year), managing 8 development professionals and 30+ projects/programs. • Served as a senior member of the government team for Public expenditure and financial accountability reviews (PEFA) 2011 and 2014, and internal review team 2011 to 2015. Developed finance systems… Show more • Led divisional business planning, national aid programming, budgeting, and monitoring to foster effective implementation of national development priorities. Coordinated the international development portfolio ($60M/year), managing 8 development professionals and 30+ projects/programs. • Served as a senior member of the government team for Public expenditure and financial accountability reviews (PEFA) 2011 and 2014, and internal review team 2011 to 2015. Developed finance systems improvements and facilitated technical assistance.• Developed the first ten-year National Infrastructure Investment Plan, facilitated public-private dialogue. Coordinated financing for renewable and efficient energy, disaster risk recovery and preparedness, maritime safety/aviation regulatory review, construction of energy and water systems ports, and social infrastructure (shelters, schools, health clinics, community buildings). Negotiated with donors and managers of domestic resources, designed project concept with local partners, facilitated steering groups, reviewed detailed design, supervised procurements, monitored and reported on progress to donors. • Served as advisor to the National Sustainable Development Commission. Mobilized high modality development finance aligned to national development goals, and strengthened risk management and reporting. Institutionalized social and environmental safeguards, managed transition to budget support from EU and bilateral donors. • Organised joint monitoring and evaluation of national development portfolio (+40 million per year) and hosted review meetings with partners including EU, UN, regional and bilateral donors. Fostered increased partnerships with business and civil society. • Coordinated regional peer review of Cook Islands government with Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat. Served as Deputy national authorizing officer to the European Union, and hosted the Cook Islands office of the Asian Development Bank. Show less

Cook Islands

• Served as Policy Adviser to the National Sustainable Development Commission, on the efficiency and effectiveness of international development assistance program and national aid management systems. Organized development partner meetings, promoted transparency and shared learning. Represented company at regional and bilateral negotiations.• Generated evidence from monitoring, evaluation, and vulnerability assessment to improve appraisal and scoping of country-led programs, sector policies,… Show more • Served as Policy Adviser to the National Sustainable Development Commission, on the efficiency and effectiveness of international development assistance program and national aid management systems. Organized development partner meetings, promoted transparency and shared learning. Represented company at regional and bilateral negotiations.• Generated evidence from monitoring, evaluation, and vulnerability assessment to improve appraisal and scoping of country-led programs, sector policies, and strategies. Oriented and coordinated technical assistance and foreign assistance flows towards national development goals and joint capacity building plans.• Developed and reviewed country strategies, medium-term action plans, and negotiated allocations including for the energy sector. Appraised project scope and design documents, and developed risk frameworks. Managed internal approval process and oversaw/led contract negotiations. • Coordinated technical assistance and fostered local capacity building. Monitored and implemented the Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) plan, civil society grant scheme, public sector TA fund, EU (EDF) project and budget support, ADB country operations business plan, and UNDAF. Supervised activities of disaster recovery and reconstruction plans (2010 and 2005). Show less

Cook Islands

• Coordinated infrastructure and economic development program. Led and facilitated project cycle processes: scoping and design processes for project and programs, risk assessment, results frameworks, budgeting, allocations, recruitment, procurement, and monitoring. Prepared and reviewed annual and mid-term progress reporting. Facilitated the development of program strategy and sector plans.• Led implementation of cyclone recovery and reconstruction plan, and scoping for new energy sector… Show more • Coordinated infrastructure and economic development program. Led and facilitated project cycle processes: scoping and design processes for project and programs, risk assessment, results frameworks, budgeting, allocations, recruitment, procurement, and monitoring. Prepared and reviewed annual and mid-term progress reporting. Facilitated the development of program strategy and sector plans.• Led implementation of cyclone recovery and reconstruction plan, and scoping for new energy sector investment program.• Represented NZ in project committees, workshops, bilateral meetings, and conferences; identified opportunities and emerging issues; and built relationships with existing and new partners. Performed due diligence tests on partners and proposed contractors. Organized peer reviews and facilitated the work of sector specialists.• Prepared and reviewed reports, briefing papers, cables, press releases, and support missions by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade officials at high-level talks and aid program review meetings. Show less

France

• Served as a member of the senior management team of the organization, with the goal of improving the quality of public services in member countries (147). Collected membership fees, managed treasury and investments, and developed strategic plans, budgets, analyses, audits, and reports for the executive board, trustees, managers, and members. • Prepared financial reports and organized audit for donor-funded projects, and supervised utilization of disaster funds for calamities such as the… Show more • Served as a member of the senior management team of the organization, with the goal of improving the quality of public services in member countries (147). Collected membership fees, managed treasury and investments, and developed strategic plans, budgets, analyses, audits, and reports for the executive board, trustees, managers, and members. • Prepared financial reports and organized audit for donor-funded projects, and supervised utilization of disaster funds for calamities such as the 2004 Indonesian Tsunami. • Facilitated development of strategic planning based on the country and regional issues, and opportunities for quality public services at the country level. • Implemented de-centralization policy and developed new office capability in Togo, South Africa, Singapore, and head office to foster effective delivery of regional activities. Strengthened internal controls and accounting processes.• Supervised recruitment, induction, and training of professional staff. Managed multi-lingual team of five, implemented reformed budget process focused on financing identified strategic priorities, and projection over the medium term. • Organised two global congresses (Ottawa & Vienna +1500 participants) and annual governance meetings at the International Labour Organization. Facilitated the development of digital communication strategies and web services. Show less

Muri, Rarotonga, Cook Islands

Creation of business. Led development of business plan, strategy and key relations with local and international partners. Secured finance, recruited and set up staff training, design and put in place activities, establish public awareness and marketing plan, set up budget, reporting systems and administration. Managed 10 staff.

Day to day management of office services and 3 staff, develop relationships with existing and new clients. Ensure quality and timeliness of business studies, accounting and audit services.

Short Courses And Workshops, Zoom, Teams, Climate Change, Quality And Accountability, Eco-System Based Management.

Managing difficult people, emotional intelligence, managing performance, eco-system based management, adaptation fund climate finance.

Expert Climate & Renewable Energy Finance, Designing And Financing Adequate And Competitive Climate And Renewabke Energy Projects

E-learning course developed jointly with the Frankfurt School – UNEP Collaborating Centre for Climate & Sustainable Energy Finance..

Msc Development Management, International Development Theory And Interventions.

Activities and Societies: Development context and practice. Capacities for managing development. Creativity, Innovation and Change..

Bachelor Of Commerce, Politics, Accounting, Audit, Economics, Management, Commercial Law, Information Technology, Spanish

University Entrance, A Bursary

Activities and Societies: Accounting award

5Th Form Certificate

Education record