Experience

Habitat for Humanity Great Britain

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Impact

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  Develop and oversee a programme and impact strategy that is responsive to and influences the sector at the highest levels, to secure transformational, multi-million pound programmes, partnerships and contracts for the Habitat for Humanity network and UK partners

• Head of Impact

  • Jan 2022 - Jul 2023

  Worked across all Habitat GB funding streams to ensure programmes are designed, developed, and implemented to achieve the strategic ambition, as well as maintain an understanding of the donor landscape, helping develop partnerships that enhanced our local and global impact

• Programme Funding Manager

  • May 2018 - Dec 2021

  Built partnerships with existing and potential institutional donors (e.g. FCDO, Jersey Overseas Aid, Guernsey Overseas Aid, Comic Relief) and Habitat’s National Offices to diversify funding resources.



International Integrated Reporting Council

• London, England, United Kingdom

• Senior Fundraising Manager

  • Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

  Developed the fundraising operational plan and presented to CEO and board members for approval. Advised to develop user-friendly communication tools and materials for better communications with potential partners. Developed the fundraising operational plan and presented to CEO and board members for approval. Advised to develop user-friendly communication tools and materials for better communications with potential partners.



International IDEA

• Sweden
• International Affairs
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Funding Policy and Strategy Coordinator

  • Dec 2014 - Nov 2017

  Led the strategy development process for the institution-wide resource mobilisation as a senior team member of the External Relations and Governance Support (ERGS) Division. Designed, organised and coordinated annual strategic coordination meetings with member states. Prepared briefing notes and strategic advice for the Secretary-General and Directors.  Provided training to regional offices and headquarters on quality project proposal development and methodologies. Led the strategy development process for the institution-wide resource mobilisation as a senior team member of the External Relations and Governance Support (ERGS) Division. Designed, organised and coordinated annual strategic coordination meetings with member states. Prepared briefing notes and strategic advice for the Secretary-General and Directors.  Provided training to regional offices and headquarters on quality project proposal development and methodologies.



United Nations Volunteers

• Germany
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Partnerships Development Specialist

  • Feb 2012 - Nov 2014

  Strengthened partnerships with major donor governments, including Japan, South Korea, China and Finland, through active communications and relationships. Planned and implemented resource mobilisation efforts with major donor governments, including provided substantive advice and guidance in the development of project proposals. Develop a new scheme of the youth volunteer programme with Japanese universities and the Government of Japan. Strengthened partnerships with major donor governments, including Japan, South Korea, China and Finland, through active communications and relationships. Planned and implemented resource mobilisation efforts with major donor governments, including provided substantive advice and guidance in the development of project proposals. Develop a new scheme of the youth volunteer programme with Japanese universities and the Government of Japan.



International IDEA

• Sweden
• International Affairs
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Resource Mobilisation Officer

  • Nov 2011 - Jan 2012

  Coordinated the development and submission of project proposals to donors including UK, Germany and EU. Developed a zero draft of partnerships and resource mobilization strategy. Coordinated the development and submission of project proposals to donors including UK, Germany and EU. Developed a zero draft of partnerships and resource mobilization strategy.



Ga-honeys Property Development

• Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

• Co-Founder/Director

  • Aug 2007 - Dec 2011

  Established and legally registered a property development company in Bulgaria. Developed a business framework and strategies of new income streams. Researched and analysed property market and trends in Bulgaria. Established and legally registered a property development company in Bulgaria. Developed a business framework and strategies of new income streams. Researched and analysed property market and trends in Bulgaria.



Frontline AIDS

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Resource Mobilisation Support Officer

  • Jun 2009 - May 2010

  Developed donor relations including obtaining feedback on donor liaison from field visits, collecting information on donor interests/priorities and obtaining regular updates from key donors. Supported field programme colleagues in the development of proposals with partner organisations to respond to USAID and EU funding opportunities. Developed donor relations including obtaining feedback on donor liaison from field visits, collecting information on donor interests/priorities and obtaining regular updates from key donors. Supported field programme colleagues in the development of proposals with partner organisations to respond to USAID and EU funding opportunities.



UNDP

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Donor Relations Specialist

  • Oct 2005 - May 2007

  Developed partnerships with a variety of stakeholders in UNDP’s tsunami recovery programme, including traditional donors (governments and EU), the private sector (e.g., Coca Cola Foundation), civil society organisations, the host government, implementing partners, and the media. Undertook research into resource mobilisation opportunities among traditional donors and the international private sector, including analysis of different industries. Developed partnerships with a variety of stakeholders in UNDP’s tsunami recovery programme, including traditional donors (governments and EU), the private sector (e.g., Coca Cola Foundation), civil society organisations, the host government, implementing partners, and the media. Undertook research into resource mobilisation opportunities among traditional donors and the international private sector, including analysis of different industries.



IOM - UN Migration

• Switzerland
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Development Officer

  • Apr 2005 - Sep 2005

  Developed and maintained liaison with programme partners, including donor governments (e.g. Japan, US) and EU, coordinating and promoting new activities and facilitating the implementation of ongoing activities and fund raising for new projects. Managed the design of new projects and activities of the Sri Lanka tsunami response/recovery programme as required by the evolving needs, including the preparation of new proposal documents. Provided support to the Sri Lankan Parliamentary Committee on Disaster Preparedness in collaboration with UNDP Sri Lanka. Show less



United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS)

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Resource Mobilisation Officer

  • May 2000 - May 2003

  Liaised with governments, including UK, Japan, Norway, Germany, US and EU, to arrange financial agreements and accept funding into trust funds ($24 million annually). Developed a resource mobilisation strategy, donor profiles, and tools. Oversaw the management and reporting requirements of the UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Mine Actin. Supported implementing partners (UNICEF, UNDP, UNOPS, OCHA and NGOs) to appeal for financial needs for their projects. Developed a “Portfolio of Mine-related Projects” to support the appeal process, acted as the focal point for the database of mine action investments. Coordinated humanitarian appeals for UNMAS including OCHA’s Consolidated Appeal Process (CAP). Show less



United Nations Centre for Regional Development

• Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

• Project Leader, Disaster Management Planning Office

  • Dec 1998 - Dec 1999

  Established and managed operations of a nine-person regional technical assistance facility, including coordination of financial and personnel matters. Created and chaired “1999 Turkey Earthquake Aid Committee” with local governments, NGOs and research institutes in Japan. Organised and designed curriculum for module of UNCRD’s international training course, focusing on people-oriented planning. Established and managed operations of a nine-person regional technical assistance facility, including coordination of financial and personnel matters. Created and chaired “1999 Turkey Earthquake Aid Committee” with local governments, NGOs and research institutes in Japan. Organised and designed curriculum for module of UNCRD’s international training course, focusing on people-oriented planning.



Marubeni Corporation

• Japan
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Specialist, Overseas Development & Construction

  • Mar 1993 - Apr 1995

  Facilitated bidding proposals of infrastructure projects in South-East Asia to apply for the Japanese Government’s funds. Organised a joint venture for Kuala Lumpur International Airport for the Government of Malaysia, facilitated with a soft loan from the Government of Japan ($500 million). Conducted project finance, sales supervision, and budgetary plan of 5000 units of housing in Malaysia; and business, residential and commercial projects ($10-50 million each) in Indonesia.

• Project Manager, IRD Ltd. (Marubeni Conglomerate)

  • May 1990 - Feb 1993

  Directly managed joint venture and operated housing projects in Thailand, proposing multiple loan portfolios to board of directors, and communicating in both English and Thai. Oversaw the budgetary performance of a 100-hectare residential subdivision in Thailand, by monitoring cash flows and balance sheets, obtaining various permits, supervising operations staff and accountants, and carrying out negotiations and settlements with contractors and authorities. Supervised sales promotion and maintenance for an office/commercial complex and a condominium project in Bangkok. Designed and conducted feasibility studies for business investment in Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Vietnam. Show less

• Project Coordinator, Osaka Development & Construction

  • Apr 1989 - Apr 1990

  Conducted feasibility studies of four housing projects ($50-100 million) in Osaka. Prepared and delivered financial packages for housing projects. Negotiated with enterprises, contractors, and local government authorities. Timely procured supplies and services with contractors for housing projects. Conducted market survey of manufacturing companies towards regional investment in Osaka.