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Strong organisational and programme leader in international development with field experience. I have strong experience in strategy development and monitoring, team development, programme management, fund raising, collaborative relationship-building and quality system-strengthening. I am looking for a multi-faceted leadership role that within an organisation that is looking for improved impact. |
 Contact Al Richardson
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Area of Expertise: |
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Director, CEO, COP, President
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Disaster, Aid, Emergencies, Relief
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Fundraising, Business Development, Grants Writer
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Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
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Social, Education, Gender, Youth, Child
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Professional Experience: |
Here is a summary of my experience and skills:
• 17 years working on international development (focus on children and the most vulnerable) including 8 in the field.
• 10 years in management / senior leadership (regularly deputising for country director)
• Very adaptable to new contexts having lived in or worked with countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America and Eastern Europe
• Organisational structuring and then building new teams
• Managed international and local staff, building capacity and a culture of learning
• Developing and managing strategy
• Overall coordination of program operations including program plans, progress, reporting and budget management
• New programme development or management of a variety of institutional donor funding
• Solid understanding of programming approaching in health, education, livelihoods, protection, DRR and preparedness planning, as well as integrating evidence-based advocacy
• Managed complex programmes
• Established and managed consortium
• Confident at engaging donors, government line ministries, and funding offices
• Building partnerships with others (INGOs, CSOs and academic institutions)
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I have held a variety of roles over the past 17 years, giving me experience from grassroots project implementation to global strategy and process development. My greatest strength is seeing how multiple components (sectors, departments, different stakeholder needs) interrelate for greater impact. I have proven experience of helping organisations: think more strategically, grow in resources, implement innovative programming approaches, deliver projects on-time, and build learning cultures. I am reliable and high-output and I believe that I am best suited to an organisation and role that is looking for someone to bring new ways of thinking to improve impact.
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Education: |
- Masters in Irrigation Water Management from Cranfield University
- Degree in Geography from Aberdeen University
- Diploma in Management
17 years of on-the-job learning
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Available for: |
- Consulting assignments
- Job opportunities
- Being headhunted – make me an offer
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Years of Experience:
15-20 years |
Highest Qualification:
Masters |
Languages:
English, Spanish (intermediate) French and Pigin (Basic) |
Nationality:
United Kingdom
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