cONSULTANCIES
2021-22
Tech to the Rescue: Advisory Board
International Federation of the Red Cross/Red Crescent Societies: Senior Advisor Digital Engagement www.ifrc.org
Innovatie Pact Fryslan: Senior Advisor European Mission Development www.innovatiepact.frl/
International Organization for Migration (UNIOM): Team Leader Afghan Evacuee Response, www.iom.int
Community Jameel: Humanitarian Advisor https://www.communityjameel.org/en
Wateroam: Humanitarian Advisor www.wateroam.com/
MPowerd: Impact Advisor www.mpowerd.com/
Connectivity Collective: Founding Member
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2020
Blue Delta Coalition: Founding Member www.bluedelta.world/
Mercy Corps: Crisis Analytics Global Assessment Coordinator www.mercycorps.org
Alamaya: Senior Humanitarian Advisor www.alamaya.com
European Commission: EIC Horizon Prize on Affordable High-Tech for Humanitarian Aid Judge (click)
Common Humanitarian Standard: Humanitarian Human Resource 2020 Board www.chsalliance.org/hhr2020-online/
Response Innovation Lab: DIF Uganda Challenge, Judge (click)
Committed to Good (CTG): Humanitarian Human Resources Advisor www.ctg.org
Potter Dev, Skylife Tech: Senior Advisor for Humanitarian Engagement www.skylifeglobal.com
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC): Global Project Manager, Digital Communications www.nrc.no
Mark Labs: Humanitarian Advisor www.marklabs.co/
Cloud to Street: Senior Advisor www.cloudtostreet.info/
48 Percent: Senior Advisor www.48percent.org
EXPERIENCE
Strategic Advisor
2019-Present
University of Groningen- Cyan Centre on Climate Change Adaptation (Click)
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Developed and manage the largest digital twin initiative in the Netherlands to create sustainable business, agricultural and community practice in the areas of: 1) Energy, 2) Water, and 3) Agriculture with Luxembourg and Belgium.
Funding Committee Board Member
2020-Present
ELRHA—Humanitarian Innovation Fund (HIF) www.elrha.org
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Provide strategic advice and insight into innovation funding challenges and initiatives.
Managing Director
2020-Present
Humanity Link www.humanitylink.org
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Create corporate/humanitarian partnerships and provide strategic advice to private corporations towards their expansion into the humanitarian aid sector.
Chairman of the Board
2019-Present
Sawa World International, Sawa World Foundation Canada www.sawaworld.org
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Provide all relevant board management activities for a global, youth innovation organization based in Canada, India, South Africa and Uganda
Managing Director
2019-2020
Garrison Institute International www.garrisoninstitute-int.org
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Managed the private foundation funding for a number of global initiatives, training and events in 7 countries and successfully transitioned the organization to a blended learning during the Covid-19 pandemic.
East Africa Director of Humanitarian Affairs
2014-2019
World Vision International www.wvi.org
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Coordinator for largest children’s food aid initiative in East Africa, assisting over 3 Million people per month in 9 countries.
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Director of assistance of more than $600M USD (150 distinct projects) of humanitarian aid per year in a number of sectors including child protection, water, sanitation, health, human security and food.
Asia and the Pacific Advisor on Emergency and Post Crisis Programmes
2011-2014
United Nations: International Organization for Migration (IOM) www.iom.int
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Overall approval and monitoring authority for emergency programming in over 50 countries with more than 100 projects per year varying in size from $250,000 to more than $45Million serving more than 1.5 million people per year.
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Climate informed programming coordinator and lead for climate adaptation country level strategy development.
Chief of Mission Timor L’este
2012-2013
United Nations: International Organization for Migration (IOM) www.iom.int
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Representative in the country on all migration related issues which encompassed 13 projects designed to stem the effects of climate change and climate induced migration from the country.
Ethiopia Senior Operations Officer
2010-2011
United Nations: International Organization for Migration (IOM) www.iom.int
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Overall lead on 3 large projects addressing the needs of migrants: large scale return ($75M), resettlement to third countries ($15M) and internal processing of migrants and refugees ($10M). With successful implementation of all three on time and on budget.
Pacific Regional Emergency and Preparedness Officer
2009-2010
United Nations: International Organization for Migration (IOM) www.iom.int
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Project lead for the Island Blueprint US funded programme ($5M USD) in the Marshall Islands and Micronesia, coordinating the establishment of Emergency Management agencies in all islands States.
Nepal Logistics and Procurement Chief
2007-2009
United Nations: International Organization for Migration (IOM) www.iom.int
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Coordinated air, ground, and construction operations for the largest refugee resettlement programme in the world of Bhutanese Refugees.
East Africa Commercial Director
2006-2007
748 Air Services (K) Ltd www.748airservices.com
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Direct manager of all commercial operations including 12 aircraft for cargo and passenger operations in crisis zones of Sudan, South Sudan CAR, Somalia, Ethiopia, and Kenya.
East and Central Africa Regional Operations Officer
2004-2006
United Nations: International Organization for Migration (IOM) www.iom.int
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Director of refugee escort services to third countries for more than 200,000 refugees and led the establishment of operations in Tanzania for refugee resettlement.
Kenya Country Coordinator
2003-2004
International Community for the Relief of Starvation and Suffering (ICROSS)
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Led HIV/AIDS home-based care initiatives for 5000 patients throughout Kenya.
English Instructor
2002-2003
ECA Foreign Language Institute Instructor, South Korea
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English instructor and translator during the 2002 World Cup in Korea for staff and partner businesses.
Kenya Small Enterprise Advisor
1999-2001
United States Peace Corps
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Facilitated accounting training and capacity building initiatives for women recipients of livestock on the coast of Kenya.