An accomplished and results-driven Senior Programme Manger/Country Director with leadership experience with the UN and NGOs in a range of environments, including post natural disaster, fragile states, and conflict reconstruction. Key strengths lie in strategic planning, programme and financial management, monitoring and evaluation and partner and donor liaison. |
Contact Paul Wilson
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Area of Expertise: |
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Administration, Management, Finance/Accounting, Procurement
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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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Professional Experience: |
United Nations Volunteers/United Nations Development Programme, Iraq and Indonesia - Programme Officer
Led UNV Iraq’s strategic partnerships with various UN Agencies and NGOs on a range of projects including the emergency response to the Syrian refugee and Iraqi IDP crises, peace building, and youth.
Implemented and managed 2 post-tsunami support project grants with Indonesian NGOs; the two projects received funding of around US$800k and US$650k.
CertiSource - Programme Director
Increased the number of organisations partnering with CertiSource by 300%.
Improved and created management processes and systems to achieve ISO management and quality system accreditation.
Voluntary Service Overseas, Southeast Asia and Chnia - Regional Programme Support Officer/Programme Officer
Managed a Southeast Asia regional livelihoods and food security programme with a budget of over US$2.5M from multiple donors, including DfID and the European Union (EU).
Secured a funding partnership with a USA charity.
Successfully negotiated with Chinese authorities to start projects in politically sensitive areas traditionally closed to NGOs.
Completed a major evaluation of VSO China’s education programme; the recommendations shaped and guided VSO China and VSO Global strategies.
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Education: |
MA Development Studies. Thesis related to gender and development.
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Available for: |
- Consulting assignments
- Job opportunities
- Being headhunted – make me an offer
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Years of Experience:
More than 20 years |
Highest Qualification:
Masters |
Languages:
English, Spanish, Chinese, Indonesian |
Nationality:
United Kingdom
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LinkedIn Profile:
www.linkedin.com/in/cpaulwilson
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