Experience

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  BRONCONSULT

  • Global

  • Independent Senior Consultant in Development Cooperation and Emergency Aid

    • Jan 2024 - Present
    • Global

    Particularly specialised in the design, preparation, overseeing, monitoring and evaluation of complex projects and interventions. The thematic priorities are economic development / MSD, good governance, sustainable management of natural resources, climate, renewable energies and energy efficiency.

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  OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Hum...

  • OSCE - Member Countries

  • Election Observer and Monitor

    • Oct 2021 - Present
    • OSCE - Member Countries

    Ongoing, various short-term election observer missions to date. Including to Uzbekistan and North Macedonia.

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  Caritas Schweiz

  • Switzerland
  • Civic and Social Organizations
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Country Director

    • Nov 2018 - Dec 2023

    Management and development of the organisation’s country programme in B&H. Spearheading projects focused on climate change, civil society support, socio-economic inclusion mainly through economic development for the marginalised and underprivileged population.

  • Regional Director for the Western Balkans

    • Nov 2015 - Oct 2018

    Represent Caritas Switzerland in the Western Balkan Region. Enhance outcome and impact of the country program through technical advice to, and institutional capacity building of, partners. Coordinate and strengthen advocacy efforts in key topics of the country programs.

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  Solidar Suisse

  • Sri Lanka

  • Country Representative

    • Jul 2012 - Aug 2015
    • Sri Lanka

    Focused on the strategic planning and implementation of M&E, SME-Support, Livelihood Recovery, and Migration Related Programmes. Developed, restructured, and implemented an ongoing emergency-oriented development program concerning the organisation’s country strategy and operational plans.

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  Welthungerhilfe

  • Germany
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Regional Director for Central Asia

    • Nov 2008 - Jul 2012

    Oriented towards the development and implementation of the regional strategic priorities for Central Asia. Led capacity building initiatives and evaluation and monitoring of staff and partner organisations. Managed 4 local teams and 40 staff members across Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Kirgizstan and an overall budget of EUR 5 million. Represented and oversaw the organisation’s humanitarian response on Drinking water supply, irrigation, natural resource management, disaster risk reduction (DRR) in the Central Asia region.

  • Project Manager

    • Aug 2006 - Oct 2008

    Project in Support to Agriculture and Livestock Development in Somalia financed by the European Union. Oversee all aspects of the project, including assuring effective implementation and management of all parties; conducting and elaboration of project assessments, objectives, activities; select, coach and supervise expatriate and local staff. Fully responsible for design and implementation of measures conducted. Fully responsible for financial and administrative matters.

  • Project Manager

    • Apr 2005 - Jul 2006

    Implementatin of a demobilization, disarmament and reintegration (DDR) project. Design, supervise and manage school construction projects financed by the German Government. Design and manage drinking water supply projects financed by the European Union (water reservoirs, deep and shallow wells in rural areas), inclusive a basic health and hygiene component.

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  Help - Hilfe Zur Selbsthilfe e. V.

  • Herat, Afghanistan

  • Head of Mission

    • Mar 2003 - Mar 2005
    • Herat, Afghanistan

    Organised and coordinated the mission to ensure an efficient and accurate response to disasters through the development and maintenance of security procedures and awareness for all team members. Represented the organisation and nurtured professional relations with donors, the host government, and...

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  European Commission

  • Belgium

  • Assistant to the Desk for Sudan (Graduate Trainee Programme)

    • Oct 2002 - Feb 2003
    • Belgium

    Focused on the successful execution of the ECHO Global Humanitarian Plan for Sudan. Ensured programme objectives execution through assessment of project proposals and reports from implementing partners for the Sudan programme.

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  German Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW)

  • Civic and Social Organizations
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Head of Office, Logistic Support Unit

    • Dec 2001 - Sep 2002

    Procurement and logistical support management to existing missions in Europe and the Middle East. Procure, inspect and examine quantity and quality of materials and equipment used in different missions. Coordinate and manage transports through Europe and other regions of the world.

  • Program Manager

    • Sep 2000 - Nov 2001

    Coordination and supervision of main altering construction works to the entrance and visa section of the building of the German Embassy – Tirana. Design, site management, operation planning and budget control.

  • Project and Logistics Manager

    • Sep 1999 - Aug 2000

    Evaluate and determine prices and capacity of the local market for construction materials. Responsible for the quantitative determination of necessary construction materials for the rehabilitation of approx. Implement housing reconstruction-programs, rehabilitation of public buildings after the Kosovo crisis.