Experience

Evident.

• Thailand
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  Supporting NGOs to translate and use research to improve the way we look after children. Supporting NGOs to translate and use research to improve the way we look after children.



ECPAT International

• Thailand
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head Of Research

  • Apr 2018 - Mar 2022

  Managed a small research team in this organisation working to end sexual exploitation of children. Responsibilities included strategy, fundraising, and management of multiple research projects producing quality, accessible products. Managed a small research team in this organisation working to end sexual exploitation of children. Responsibilities included strategy, fundraising, and management of multiple research projects producing quality, accessible products.



ChildFund Australia

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Child Protection Advisor

  • Dec 2015 - Apr 2018

  Responsible for specialist oversight and advice for the sectoral area of child protection programming. This included design, implementation and capacity development for projects in south-east Asian and Pacific countries. Responsible for specialist oversight and advice for the sectoral area of child protection programming. This included design, implementation and capacity development for projects in south-east Asian and Pacific countries.



Australian Volunteers International

• Australia
• International Trade and Development
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Child Protection Adviser

  • Jul 2012 - Dec 2015

  Responsible for identifying and managing child safeguarding risks across AVI's work. I provided child protection and safeguarding training to volunteers before and during their volunteer assignments in 27 developing countries. I also tailored training and provide ongoing coaching for local NGOs who hosted volunteers. Responsible for identifying and managing child safeguarding risks across AVI's work. I provided child protection and safeguarding training to volunteers before and during their volunteer assignments in 27 developing countries. I also tailored training and provide ongoing coaching for local NGOs who hosted volunteers.



Roma Education Fund Foundation

• Hungary
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Independent Consultant

  • Jan 2012 - Apr 2012

  SUPPORTING ROMA PRESCHOOL ENROLMENT AND RETENTIONDesigned and conducted field research in Hungary, Romania and Slovakia, combined with a review of program documents and wider literature to develop this case study. The objective was a clear and concise summary of the project with a focus on successes and lessons learned.

• Independent Consultant

  • Jan 2012 - Apr 2012

  COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRES: A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO MEETING THE COMPLEX NEEDS OF ROMA FAMILIES IN ROMANIADesigned and conducted field research at a Community Resource Centre established as part of this ECED project in Romania. Research was contextualised in a wider literature review to highlight successes and lessons learned.



Helen Keller International, CEDAC and Welthungerhilfe

• Cambodia

• Independent Consultant

  • Sep 2011 - Jan 2012

  EVALUATION OF FOOD SECURITY FOR WOMEN AND RURAL POOR This EU funded project is being implemented by three NGOs. We designed and managed an end-line household survey with 410 households from 27 villages in Cambodia's northeastern provinces. The final evaluation also incorporates qualitative interviews and a detailed desk review. EVALUATION OF FOOD SECURITY FOR WOMEN AND RURAL POOR This EU funded project is being implemented by three NGOs. We designed and managed an end-line household survey with 410 households from 27 villages in Cambodia's northeastern provinces. The final evaluation also incorporates qualitative interviews and a detailed desk review.



The NGO Forum on Cambodia

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Independent Consultant

  • Sep 2011 - Dec 2011

  RESEARCH PAPER ON FREE PRIOR AND INFORMED CONSENT Wrote a detailed research paper on the experiences of indigenous communities in Cambodia's north-eastern provinces who are facing economic land concessions and mining concessions on their land. The paper presents four case studies with a focus on presenting community voices. The cases are analysed using the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) framework of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC). The paper also presents a detailed review of the legal and policy context to which FPIC relates. Show less



Roma Education Fund Foundation

• Hungary
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Independent Consultant

  • Sep 2011 - Sep 2011

  OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR TOY LIBRARY PROJECT Developed operational guidelines to direct REF partner organizations in establishing and running community driven toy libraries in seven localities. OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR TOY LIBRARY PROJECT Developed operational guidelines to direct REF partner organizations in establishing and running community driven toy libraries in seven localities.



IOM - UN Migration

• Switzerland
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Independent Consultant

  • Jul 2011 - Aug 2011

  SITUATIONAL ASSESSMENT ON THE HEALTH OF RETURNED IRREGULAR MIGRANTS Conducted detailed quantitative analysis of data collected by IOM in two Cambodian border provinces. Produced a research report detailing health issues of irregular migrants including health-seeking behaviours and health impacts. We also developed a policy paper that will be used to advocate for addressing gaps in health services for irregular migrants. SITUATIONAL ASSESSMENT ON THE HEALTH OF RETURNED IRREGULAR MIGRANTS Conducted detailed quantitative analysis of data collected by IOM in two Cambodian border provinces. Produced a research report detailing health issues of irregular migrants including health-seeking behaviours and health impacts. We also developed a policy paper that will be used to advocate for addressing gaps in health services for irregular migrants.



Save the Children Australia

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Independent Consultant

  • May 2011 - Jul 2011

  CHILD PROTECTION PROGRAM REVIEW AND DESIGN Reviewed the Child Protection program for Cambodia and worked to design a new program for the organisation through extensive consultation and research. CHILD PROTECTION PROGRAM REVIEW AND DESIGN Reviewed the Child Protection program for Cambodia and worked to design a new program for the organisation through extensive consultation and research.



Roma Education Fund Foundation

• Hungary
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Independent Consultant

  • Mar 2011 - Jul 2011

  CASE STUDY OF MESED PROJECT Designed and conducted a case study of the 'Your Story' project component of the Early Childhood program - A Good Start. The case study included a review of relevant literature, secondary analysis of existing quantitative data, observations and beneficiary interviews. Also assisted with research to support and Early Childhood Development policy paper. CASE STUDY OF MESED PROJECT Designed and conducted a case study of the 'Your Story' project component of the Early Childhood program - A Good Start. The case study included a review of relevant literature, secondary analysis of existing quantitative data, observations and beneficiary interviews. Also assisted with research to support and Early Childhood Development policy paper.



Child Help Line Cambodia

• Independent Consultant

  • Feb 2011 - Apr 2011

  EVALUATION AND EXPANSION ASSESSMENT Developed and conducted an independent evaluation of the child help line focusing on access and quality of clinical services. EVALUATION AND EXPANSION ASSESSMENT Developed and conducted an independent evaluation of the child help line focusing on access and quality of clinical services.



HIV/AIDS Coordinating Committee

• Independent Consultant

  • Jan 2011 - Jan 2011

  FINAL EVALUATION OF STICS PROJECT Evaluated the 'Strengthening Strategic Information from Civil Society to Promote Universal Access' project using interviews with representatives from beneficiary HIV/AIDS organisations, government and other stakeholders. FINAL EVALUATION OF STICS PROJECT Evaluated the 'Strengthening Strategic Information from Civil Society to Promote Universal Access' project using interviews with representatives from beneficiary HIV/AIDS organisations, government and other stakeholders.



Save the Children Australia

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Independent Consultant

  • Sep 2010 - Dec 2010

  DEVELOPED NATIONAL STANDARDS Developed the new National Standards for the Care, Support and Protection of OVC in Cambodia for the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation. Conducted a comprehensive review of literature, key stakeholder interviews and field visits to facilities caring for children in three provinces. Planned and ran a National Validation Workshop incorporating feedback from Government and Civil Society. DEVELOPED NATIONAL STANDARDS Developed the new National Standards for the Care, Support and Protection of OVC in Cambodia for the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation. Conducted a comprehensive review of literature, key stakeholder interviews and field visits to facilities caring for children in three provinces. Planned and ran a National Validation Workshop incorporating feedback from Government and Civil Society.



ChildFund Australia

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Independent Consultant

  • Apr 2010 - Aug 2010

  SAFE MIGRATION LANDSCAPING EXERCISE Designed and conducted a situation analysis of labour migration in four districts of Svay Rieng province to inform planning for ChildFund support and intervention services. Designed a mixed methods approach including a 400 household survey where, in a capacity building exercise, we trained and supported local government officials to conduct interviews. SAFE MIGRATION LANDSCAPING EXERCISE Designed and conducted a situation analysis of labour migration in four districts of Svay Rieng province to inform planning for ChildFund support and intervention services. Designed a mixed methods approach including a 400 household survey where, in a capacity building exercise, we trained and supported local government officials to conduct interviews.



Social Services of Cambodia

• Independent Consultant

  • Apr 2010 - Jul 2010

  CHILD PROTECTION TRAINING COURSE Designed and wrote a three month training course for representatives of local NGOs to design comprehensive Child Protection Policies for their organisations. CHILD PROTECTION TRAINING COURSE Designed and wrote a three month training course for representatives of local NGOs to design comprehensive Child Protection Policies for their organisations.



Domrei Research and Consulting

• Research Consultant

  • Jan 2009 - Apr 2010

  In my position as a Research Consultant with Domrei Research and Consulting, I have worked with statistical analysis programs STATA, EPI INFO, EPI DATA, SPSS and worked with ACCESS databases. I have used ATLAS.ti for a number of qualitative analyses. I have worked on numerous surveys with samples ranging from 300 garment factory workers to a large-scale impact evaluation of micro-health insurance with a sample of 5000 households in 3 provinces in a randomised controlled longitudinal design. I have experience in methodological design and sampling to database design and data management. Show less



Social Services of Cambodia

• Training Advisor

  • Feb 2009 - Apr 2009

  TRAINING NEEDS ASSESSMENT Designed and implemented research methodology and training with Cambodian social workers from Social Services Cambodia and from the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth. Supervised staff to conduct a training needs assessment using participatory methods of data collection with staff and children. TRAINING NEEDS ASSESSMENT Designed and implemented research methodology and training with Cambodian social workers from Social Services Cambodia and from the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth. Supervised staff to conduct a training needs assessment using participatory methods of data collection with staff and children.



IDP Education Ltd

• Australia
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Officer

  • Dec 2008 - Feb 2009

  M&E PLAN FOR AUSTRALIAN SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM Developed the M&E plan for the Australian Scholarships Program (Cambodia). This involved consultation with stakeholders and alumni, developing a program logframe and designing tools for data collection. M&E PLAN FOR AUSTRALIAN SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM Developed the M&E plan for the Australian Scholarships Program (Cambodia). This involved consultation with stakeholders and alumni, developing a program logframe and designing tools for data collection.



Relationships Australia (Qld)

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

• Relationships Educator

  • Jan 2008 - May 2008



Centacare

• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• School Counsellor

  • Jan 2007 - Apr 2008



Local Learning and Employment Network

• Project Officer

  • Jun 2004 - Dec 2004



Monash University

• Research Assistant

  • Jan 2004 - Dec 2004