Experience

World Food Programme

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

• Representative and Country Director for Kenya

  • Sep 2020 - Present



United Nations World Food Programme

• Executive Offices
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Director of Nutrition

  • Aug 2015 - Sep 2020

  Director of the Nutrition Division which provides guidance and leadership to WFP's work in Nutrition. Re-positioned the Nutrition Division to align with corporate priorities within WFP's five year strategic Plan. Lead and manage 50+ staff, as well as provided as provide global policy and leadership for nutrition programmes in 59 countries, reaching more than 17 million nutrition beneficiaries. Director of the Nutrition Division which provides guidance and leadership to WFP's work in Nutrition. Re-positioned the Nutrition Division to align with corporate priorities within WFP's five year strategic Plan. Lead and manage 50+ staff, as well as provided as provide global policy and leadership for nutrition programmes in 59 countries, reaching more than 17 million nutrition beneficiaries.



World Food Programme

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

• Chad Country Director

  • Jul 2013 - Aug 2015

  Provided leadership and advocacy to ensure effective implementation of the WFP Chad Country Strategy. Managed a staff of 400 national and international staff in N'Djamena and 14 sub offices. Led WFP's emergency response to the Central African refugee crisis and the Boko-Haram crisis in the Lac Region of Chad. Played an active role on the UN Country Team; often acting as the Resident Coordinator and the Humanitarian Coordinator.

• Director, Geneva Office

  • Jul 2011 - Jul 2013

  Worked extensively on improving coordination between WFP and other UN agencies, particularly in the area of humanitarian response. Liaised closely with UN Member States on issues ranging from development to trade and food security, providing senior representation for WFP at all key events.

• Chief of Staff and Director of the Office of the Executive Director

  • Jul 2008 - Jul 2011

  Advised the WFP Executive Director on global strategy and senior personnel matters. Represented the Executive Director on key interdepartmental committees (Audit, Reassignment, Executive Management Council and Investment committee). Reviewed and approved policy and project documents on behalf of the Executive Director. Coordinated with the front offices of other UN agencies, the UN Secretariat, and the WFP Executive Board to prevent and solve interagency issues and resolve governance issues. Assured visibility of WFP at global fora.



U.S. Department of State

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Representative on Sudan

  • Aug 2006 - Jul 2008

  Coordinated closely with the Deputy Secretary of State, the Assistant Secretary of State for Africa, and the Presidential Special Envoy on Sudan. Established and implemented US policy on Sudan to include the implementation of sanctions, Darfur political talks, and training and equipment of UN peacekeepers to Darfur. Coordinated closely with the Deputy Secretary of State, the Assistant Secretary of State for Africa, and the Presidential Special Envoy on Sudan. Established and implemented US policy on Sudan to include the implementation of sanctions, Darfur political talks, and training and equipment of UN peacekeepers to Darfur.



USAID

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Office of Food For Peace

  • Jan 2002 - Nov 2005

  Provided leadership and strategic direction for the U.S. Government's food aid office. Managed a staff of 60 and an annual budget in excessive of $1.5 billion. Provided leadership and strategic direction for the U.S. Government's food aid office. Managed a staff of 60 and an annual budget in excessive of $1.5 billion.



Save the Children UK

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director Food Security Unit

  • Feb 1999 - Dec 2002

  Directly responsible for the strategic direction, policy development and management of Save the Children's food security unit. Through extensive field work and capacity building of local partners, improved the professional quality and technical expertise of Save the Children in food security.

• Director, Division of Humanitarian Response

  • Jun 1995 - Jan 1999

  Established a "Children in Crisis" unit providing policy, advocacy and programme intervention for children affected by conflict. Deployed on extended missions to countless emergencies to coordinate and implement child-focused programmes.



InterAction

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Program Officer

  • Sep 1993 - May 1995

  As Coordinator of the Disaster Response Committee of InterAction, a coalition of U.S. based international non-governmental organisations, facilitated policy positions and coordinated actions on emergency response. As Coordinator of the Disaster Response Committee of InterAction, a coalition of U.S. based international non-governmental organisations, facilitated policy positions and coordinated actions on emergency response.



USAID

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Emergency Operations Coordinator, Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance

  • Oct 1992 - Apr 1993



USAID

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Disaster Operations Specialist, Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance

  • Apr 1986 - Mar 1989



United Nations OCHA

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Consultant

  • May 1985 - Sep 1985