Experience

RFSU

• Sweden
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Secretary General

  • Oct 2020 - Present



Actionaid Sweden

• Stockholm

• Secretary General

  • Mar 2017 - Sep 2020

  Secretary General of ActionAid Sweden, a rights-based organization fighting for global justice and equality in Sweden and worldwide. Since August 2018, member of ActionAid Federation Leadership Team, with executive leadership responsibilities for the federation as a whole, i e ActionAid in 45 countries and its Global Secretariat based in Johannesburg. Secretary General of ActionAid Sweden, a rights-based organization fighting for global justice and equality in Sweden and worldwide. Since August 2018, member of ActionAid Federation Leadership Team, with executive leadership responsibilities for the federation as a whole, i e ActionAid in 45 countries and its Global Secretariat based in Johannesburg.



Johanniter International Assistance (Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e V)

• Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)

• Regional Director South East Asia

  • Sep 2015 - Mar 2017

  Overall responsibility for Johanniter programs in Southeast Asia (Myanmar, Philippines, Cambodia, Laos and Indonesia) and management of Johanniter country office in Myanmar. Working in partnership with local organizations, providing technical and financial support in disaster response and longer-term development programs, primarily in the area of health, water/sanitation, disaster risk reduction and livelihood and food security. Overall responsibility for Johanniter programs in Southeast Asia (Myanmar, Philippines, Cambodia, Laos and Indonesia) and management of Johanniter country office in Myanmar. Working in partnership with local organizations, providing technical and financial support in disaster response and longer-term development programs, primarily in the area of health, water/sanitation, disaster risk reduction and livelihood and food security.



Swedish Red Cross

• Sweden
• Non-profit Organizations
• 500 - 600 Employee

• National Director

  • Oct 2010 - Jul 2015

  The overall responsibility for domestic programs, including disaster preparedness and management, first aid and psycho-social support, community based social work activities, health and care for undocumented migrants, rehabilitation centers for torture victims, support in the asylum process, restoring family links, integration activities, dissemination of humanitarian values and international humanitarian law, volunteer training and support, fundraising and income generation through the SRC 280 second hand shops. Responsibility also included advocacy and lobbying as well as networking and cooperation within the Red Cross and Red Crescent movement as well as with authorities and external partners. The National department included 6 national units and approx 140 staff members. More than 20,000 volunteers actively involved in the domestic programs. I have been a member of the senior management team since 2005 and have on several occasions been acting Secretary General Achievements: Successful restructuring of the Swedish Red Cross domestic organization, carried out a considerable down-sizing, redefined purpose and goals, and built a more focused and effective organization. Initiated start-up of new activities and partnerships to meet growing and new challenges, stepped up our advocacy work and reinforced our work with humanitarian values and principles. Concept development process resulting in a business model for SRC second hand shops, which is now being implemented country-wide. Show less



International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC

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

• Consultant

  • Feb 2015 - Jun 2015

  In cooperation with the Myanmar Red Cross, conducted a study on “The Red Cross auxiliary role to the public authorities in the humanitarian field: “Reaching people in need”. The study presented good practices as well as challenges in delivering impartial, humanitarian assistance to vulnerable populations. The study was commissioned by International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Asia Pacific Zone and the International Committee of the Red Cross, Regional Delegation, Kuala Lumpur and supported by the Swedish Red Cross. Show less



Other assignments

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• Board Member

  • 2006 - 2015

  2013-2015, Board member Ideell Arena, a network of 70 civil society organizations with the purpose to develop strategic leadership in the non-profit sector through innovative leadership programs, creative meeting places, networks, and research. 2013-2014, Steering committee member, Non-profit Second Hand, Sweden, a branch network of Swedish non-profit organizations involved in collection, sales and re-cycling of second hand items. 2013-2014 , Member of Advisory Group for the economic crises review process – a European and Central Asian Red Cross/Red Crescent initiative investigating the humanitarian consequences of the economic crisis and proposing actions. 2013-2014, Chairman, Project for business strategy and concept development for the Red Cross Second Hand shops 2010-2011, Chairman, tripartite steering committee for the National Agreement on Integration between the Swedish Government, the Swedish Association of local authorities and regions and the national idea-based organizations. 2010, Project leader for a policy review leading up to a revised strategy for the Swedish Red Cross international humanitarian and development operations/cooperation programs 2009-2010, Representative of idea-based (non-profit) organizations in the development of a National Agreement on integration of newly arrived migrants 2007-2013, Board member of Famna, the Swedish Association for non-profit Health and social Service Providers. 2006-2008, Mentor in program for young leaders, Ideell Arena 2006-2010, Stand-by Team-leader in Swedish Red Cross Emergency Management team. 2007-2010, Initiator and member of steering committee for the European and Central Asian Red Cross network for Health and Care managers In addition to above, I have during the years initiated and/or steered a number of projects, e g feasibility study on victims of trafficking and psychosocial support to families affected by suicide and have taken part in many partnership dialogues. Show less



Swedish Red Cross

• Sweden
• Non-profit Organizations
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Head of Health & Social Welfare department

  • 2003 - 2010

  Responsible for health and social care, disaster preparedness and management, psychosocial support and first aid. Achievements include the short- and long-term psychosocial support to Swedish victims of the Tsunami 2004/5, which resulted in a comprehensive support program in Sweden and Thailand and the start-up of a health and advocacy program for undocumented migrants, which has led to a change in Swedish legislation. Responsible for health and social care, disaster preparedness and management, psychosocial support and first aid. Achievements include the short- and long-term psychosocial support to Swedish victims of the Tsunami 2004/5, which resulted in a comprehensive support program in Sweden and Thailand and the start-up of a health and advocacy program for undocumented migrants, which has led to a change in Swedish legislation.



International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC

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

• Head of Delegation

  • 2002 - 2003

  Responsible for the management of IFRC delegation and the coordination of international assistance to Vietnam Red Cross (VNRC), including the management of the office, finances, national and international staff, fundraising, external relations and facilitation of partnerships. The IFRC finalized during this period a significant down-sizing and in consultation with VNRC re-defined the role and focus for the delegation.

• Program Coordinator

  • 2001 - 2002

  Responsible for the overall coordination and management of the IFRC programs in support of Vietnam Red Cross (VNRC); including organizational development and capacity building, social welfare, health, disaster response and preparedness and dissemination of IHL, humanitarian values and principles. Actively involved in the thematic networks within the South-East Asia region. Was often deputizing for the Head of Delegation.



International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC

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

• Social Welfare delegate/Advisor the the Vietnam Red Cross

  • 1998 - 2000

  Coordinated international program assistance and supported Vietnam Red Cross (VNRC) in development and implementation of two country-wide programs; a participatory Community Based Social Work program and a Disability and Income generation program targeting families affected by Agent Orange (the dioxins used during the Vietnam-American war). During this period the program developed successfully and my direct involvement could gradually decrease to promote and ensure a full ownership by the VNRC. I was actively involved in the south-east Asia regional health and social welfare networks and cooperation. Show less



Swedish Red Cross

• Sweden
• Non-profit Organizations
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Head, Delegate section

  • 1995 - 1998

  Responsible for the provision of qualified personnel for international assignments within the International Red Cross and Red Crescent movement. The unit handled about 100 SRC delegates on field missions per year and a resource base of more than 200 delegates. The duties involved recruitment, training, briefing/debriefing, contractual issues and development work. During this period, we managed a considerable increase of SRC delegates on senior field positions as was a strategic choice. I took an active role in the global development work regarding human resources. As member of the International Department’s management team, I was involved in the overall strategy and decision making for the SRC international cooperation and assistance. Show less