Corporate Operations Administrator

• Jun 2018 - Present

Water and Habitat Coordinator

• May 2007 - Apr 2018

10 years as a Coordinator for water and habitat in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. -Planning (including design from the initial conceptual stage, through feasibility study and to detailed design) and supervision of implementation of projects such as repairs in emergency on urban water network, rural water networks, shelters, emergency response. Experience in various construction and maintenance techniques. -Proven leadership skills by supervising and mentoring of teams consisting of local and expatriate staff, teams up to 40 staff. -Finance: Knowledge of budgeting and financial monitoring of projects. -Strategic Planning: In charge of setting up the strategy of the department as well as planning and follow-up on a result base monitoring approach of activities on a yearly basis for the country, including time frames, budget expenditures. Planning included projects proposals (aim, objectives, implementation, timeframe and budget up to 8 million chf) -Reporting: Proven in timely reporting for internal but also external (donors) activity reporting in French and English. -Good communication, networking and negotiating skills with key stakeholder (from communities to authorities) to ensure quick implementation of projects.

Scientific Collaborator

• May 2005 - Apr 2006

Scientific Collaborator for the Rolex Awards for Enterprise. Analyzed various projects submitted to the Rolex Awards to select projects that would match the Rolex Awards criterias. On the selected projects, interacted with scientific experts from various countries and did some research to ensure the quality of the projects and their innovative approach. Reported regularly in French and in English on the evaluation process of the selected projects. Wrote projects summary for the Jury for their final selection.