Experience

FCG New Zealand

• New Zealand
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Team Leader of the TA-9971 REG: GMS Cross-Border Livestock Health and Value Chains Imp. Pro.

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  o Identified key cross-border locations for disease control zones in consultation with stakeholders. o Conducted gap assessments in relation to critical infrastructure, capacity building (good animal husbandry practice, animal feed production, good animal health practice) o Identified policy gaps relevant to the establishment of disease control zones in each location. o Identified necessary skills and resources required to bridge identified gaps. o Coordinated with other specialists to develop a detailed action plan for bridging gaps and establishing disease control zones; and



ACIAR Project AH/2010/046​​​​

• Animal Health and Biosecurity Consultant

  • Jul 2012 - Dec 2017

  Exited to be part of the ACIAR project team "Domestic and International Market Development for High-Value-Cattle and Beef in South-East Cambodia". The project was managed by the University of New England, NSW, Australia. in partnership with the Cambodian Department of Animal Health and Production, Cambodia. I also completed a PhD on the project in 2017 (2014-2017) titled "An investigation into the efficacy of foot-and-mouth disease control programs in cattle in Cambodia”. Exited to be part of the ACIAR project team "Domestic and International Market Development for High-Value-Cattle and Beef in South-East Cambodia". The project was managed by the University of New England, NSW, Australia. in partnership with the Cambodian Department of Animal Health and Production, Cambodia. I also completed a PhD on the project in 2017 (2014-2017) titled "An investigation into the efficacy of foot-and-mouth disease control programs in cattle in Cambodia”.



Animal Health Works.

• Animal Health Consultant

  • Mar 2017 - Apr 2017

  I have joined with a team of four to conduct a qualitative risk assessment of the possible incursion of exotic foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) virus in member countries of South East Asia China Foot and Mouth Disease (SEACFMD) campaign. I have involved in the study design, develop, review, workshop and site visits (Thailand, Laos and Vietnam) for data collection from both private and governmental sectors. The activities were funded by OIE SRR. I have joined with a team of four to conduct a qualitative risk assessment of the possible incursion of exotic foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) virus in member countries of South East Asia China Foot and Mouth Disease (SEACFMD) campaign. I have involved in the study design, develop, review, workshop and site visits (Thailand, Laos and Vietnam) for data collection from both private and governmental sectors. The activities were funded by OIE SRR.



ACIAR Project AH/2006/025

• Animal Health consultant

  • May 2008 - May 2012

  ACIAR project AH/2006/025 "Understanding of the Animal Movement and Risk of Spread of Transboundary Animal Diseases" The project was managed by the Murdoch University, WA, Australia in partnership with the Cambodian Department of Animal Health and Production, Cambodia. ACIAR project AH/2006/025 "Understanding of the Animal Movement and Risk of Spread of Transboundary Animal Diseases" The project was managed by the Murdoch University, WA, Australia in partnership with the Cambodian Department of Animal Health and Production, Cambodia.



OIE

• Animal Health Consultant

  • May 2009 - Jun 2009

  I have involved in developing research tools for collecting information relating specifically to cross-border movement of livestock from key livestock traders and their networks in 4 identified provinces bordered to Vietnam and Thailand. the aim of the study is to examine the cross-border movement of livestock in the Greater Mekong Sub-Region, qualify the risk of disease transmission along the identified pathways of movement, and identify measures to manage the risks.. The activities were funded by FAO/ADB/OIE.



Research Triangle Institute International

• Community training Manager

  • Feb 2006 - Aug 2007

  Management of Local Life Skill component of the Cambodia Basic Education (CBE) USAID-Funded Project in partnership with the Ministry Education, Youth and Sprot. The total of 288 schools in 8 selected provinces was introduced to new life skill program. Management of Local Life Skill component of the Cambodia Basic Education (CBE) USAID-Funded Project in partnership with the Ministry Education, Youth and Sprot. The total of 288 schools in 8 selected provinces was introduced to new life skill program.



Research Triangle Institute (RTI) and CSCS

• Training Field System Manager

  • Sep 2004 - Dec 2005

  Management of initial training program for school principals, the staff of the Teacher Training Department, Provincial and District chief of Office of Education on the objectives of the revision of the life skill curriculum and the basic standard. The activities were undertaken in all 24 provinces in Cambodia in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports funded by USAID. Management of initial training program for school principals, the staff of the Teacher Training Department, Provincial and District chief of Office of Education on the objectives of the revision of the life skill curriculum and the basic standard. The activities were undertaken in all 24 provinces in Cambodia in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports funded by USAID.



Oversea Projects Corporation of Victoria (OPCV) Limited-Australia

• Agricultual Extension Specialist

  • May 2002 - Aug 2002

  I was one of the TA 3695-CAM team to review ongoing agriculture extension systems and their performance in the provinces, assess the operational linkage between agricultural research and extension in the proposed areas for investment and examine the present system for dissemination agricultural technology information through mass media, the capabilities of the provincial agricultural centre and the training and educational needs of extension staff and farmers. I was one of the TA 3695-CAM team to review ongoing agriculture extension systems and their performance in the provinces, assess the operational linkage between agricultural research and extension in the proposed areas for investment and examine the present system for dissemination agricultural technology information through mass media, the capabilities of the provincial agricultural centre and the training and educational needs of extension staff and farmers.