Experience

Nakau

• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Mar 2023 - Present

• • May 2021 - May 2023

  The Nakau Programme is an ecosystem conservation financing programme supplying conservation credits (such as carbon offsets) to buyers seeking carbon certification, brand alignment with environmental protection or those wanting to fund disciplined rainforest and ecosystem protection outcomes.We aim to substantially increase the area of terrestrial and marine ecosystems protected, restored and managed under community-based conservation arrangements, which are financed sustainably and enhance indigenous peoples’ rights and wellbeing, while reducing vulnerability to climate change impacts. Show less



Self-employed

• International

• Consultant

  • Jan 2012 - May 2023

  Sustainable Livelihoods consultant, including program reviews, evaluations, community consultations, research and expert advice. Contracts have included work with Oxfam Australia, Trocaire Timor-Leste, The Asia Foundation and Hametin. Sustainable Livelihoods consultant, including program reviews, evaluations, community consultations, research and expert advice. Contracts have included work with Oxfam Australia, Trocaire Timor-Leste, The Asia Foundation and Hametin.



Arid Edge Environmental Services

• Australia
• Environmental Services

• Manager

  • Jul 2013 - Apr 2021

  Arid Edge Environmental Services (AEES) is a commercial environmental services enterprise established by the Arid Lands Environment Centre in Alice Springs. It provides consulting, research, training, project management and design services in the areas of landsacpe design/construct, land management, food security and community development. AEES seeks to meet the vision of the Arid Lands Environment Centre for “healthy futures for arid lands and people” through a social enterprise model that engages partners on a commercial level as well as through a community development framework an engine for positive environmental and social outcomes in central Australia. Show less



Arid Lands Environment Centre

• Australia
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Manager desertSMART COOLmob

  • Jan 2012 - Dec 2013

  Developed and implemented a diverse range of start-up and mature projects in the areas of: energy and water efficiency with low income households; community food issues; permaculture; household sustainability; behaviour change; and environmental awareness. Developed and implemented a diverse range of start-up and mature projects in the areas of: energy and water efficiency with low income households; community food issues; permaculture; household sustainability; behaviour change; and environmental awareness.



Trócaire

• Ireland
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Livelihoods Program Officer

  • Oct 2008 - Dec 2011

  Developed and managed Trocaire's livelihoods program in Timor-Leste across 5 districts, targeting 2100 households and involving up to 15 local NGO partners. Developed program strategies, managed program budget and grants to partners, secured donor funding and managed all aspects of implementation and reporting, delivered training and capacity building to partners, managed baseline surveys and program evaluations. Worked in English and Tetum (local language in Timor-Leste). Developed and managed Trocaire's livelihoods program in Timor-Leste across 5 districts, targeting 2100 households and involving up to 15 local NGO partners. Developed program strategies, managed program budget and grants to partners, secured donor funding and managed all aspects of implementation and reporting, delivered training and capacity building to partners, managed baseline surveys and program evaluations. Worked in English and Tetum (local language in Timor-Leste).



Union Aid Abroad APHEDA

• Australia
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sustainable Agriculture Advisor

  • Jan 2008 - Oct 2008

  Advised APHEDA staff and partners on opportunities for improving work on sustainable agriculture. Undertook basic feasibility studies and community planning for a household self-sufficiency initiative, including poultry production, fuel efficient clay stove construction and peri-urban vegetable gardening. Advised APHEDA staff and partners on opportunities for improving work on sustainable agriculture. Undertook basic feasibility studies and community planning for a household self-sufficiency initiative, including poultry production, fuel efficient clay stove construction and peri-urban vegetable gardening.