Chief Of Staff

• Oct 2021 - Present

Chief Of Staff

• Oct 2021 - Present

Emergency Trave Document Policy Desk Officer

• Jun 2020 - Sep 2021

Emergency Travel Document Policy Advisor

• Feb 2019 - Jun 2020

Consultant, UNRWA Education Reform Programme

• Jan 2013 - Jan 2016

Project management and delivery of three Education Reform programmes (Leading for the Future, Teacher Development and Strategic Support Unit) in five UNRWA locations - Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, West Bank and Gaza. Budgeting, planning, donor reporting and coordination, achieving full programme spend in accordance with international donor financing principles and full project outcome delivery. Budget of over one million US$. Project management and delivery of three Education Reform programmes (Leading for the Future, Teacher Development and Strategic Support Unit) in five UNRWA locations - Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, West Bank and Gaza. Budgeting, planning, donor reporting and coordination, achieving full programme spend in accordance with international donor financing principles and full project outcome delivery. Budget of over one million US$.

Executive Director

• Jul 2009 - Aug 2012

Delivering corporate, strategic and membership engagement with Government and business sectors at senior levels for the Chamber and its Board of Directors Preparing forward looking and influential business and commercial topics for inclusion in quarterly membership magazine, promoting the work of the Chamber through various newspaper interviews and TV appearances and acting as Editor-in-Chief for all Chamber publications and website contentSecuring increased membership numbers for the American Chamber of Commerce, leading to increases in revenues by 40% over 18 monthsDeveloping and maintaining high impact relationships with other regional American Chambers of Commerce, building a network of influential stakeholders and contacts with the business and diplomatic community, local media and Macedonian government officials at Ministerial levelDesigning and delivering twenty high profile events annually for Chamber members and wider industry, securing Ambassadorial and Ministerial attendance and corporate sponsorship.

International Assignments Consultant - Global Mobility

• Jul 2006 - Jul 2007

Managing the relocation and international assignments of over 100 Vodafone employees worldwide. Main point of coordination for all relocation issues throughout the assignment or the permanent transfer of the employeeDelivering effective project and fiscal management for Vodafone clients, ensuring 100% spend on budget allocations and full client support with 100% positive customer feedback.Proactive management of suppliers and service providers, securing cost reductions through negotiations and budget profiling.

Grants Officer

• Dec 2005 - Jun 2006

Managing a portfolio of capital programme grants involving 80 projects across England with a budget of over £20 million. Consistently delivering compliance with terms and achievement of agreed outcomes Assessing and making judgements on grant applications and payment claims against agreed criteria, and preparing clear, concise and timely committee reports on the resulting recommendations  Providing proactive support to applicants and grant holders, maximising the effectiveness of funded projects and project outcomes

Programme Manager

• Sep 2000 - Jan 2003

Managing a portfolio of projects covered by the Global Training and Learning Fund sponsored by the Ford Foundation (fiscal responsibility of more than US$ 8 million, drafting funding requests and proposals, budgeting and reporting to clients, liaison with regional offices to monitor progress of ongoing projects) Management of a post-graduate scholarship programme for Guinean students in the US – budget of US$ 250,000 per year - travelling to Guinea to interview and select awardees, liaison with Guinean government departments, placement with universities and TOEFL courses where appropriate, providing support to the students, monitoring students’ progress, regular reporting to the sponsor Managing staff (in New York and in regional offices under my responsibility – New Delhi, Cairo, Moscow)

Programme Officer

• Apr 1997 - Apr 2000

Programme management and implementation - running over 20 technical assistance programmes (conflict resolution, education and SME development sectors) Organizing and representing the Swiss government at donor conferences and seminars Liaising with other development agencies working in Macedonia (European Union, USAID, DFID) and various national governments on project needs and priorities Drafting and submitting project proposals to Head Office, reporting on project development Correspondence with governmental bodies and international agencies  Managing 2 post-graduate scholarship programmes funded by the Swiss Government and EFTA respectively (scholarship outreach and liaison with Ministry of Education and Macedonian Universities, selection of recipients, monitoring and reviewing progress)