Nicholas Alexander

Independent Contractor , International Development

Auckland, New Zealand

During my 20-year working career, I have developed a reputation for being a dynamic performer, who achieves exceptional results under often challenging circumstances. Without exception, I have effected rapid improvements in efficiency, productivity and quality of service delivery within each of the organisations I have served to date.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Administration, Management, Finance/Accounting, Procurement
  • Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural
  • Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
  • Communications, Media, Knowledge Management, Editor
  • Director, CEO, COP, President
Professional Experience:

January 2013-April 2013: Tamaki Redevelopment Company: General Manager, Operations.

June 2012-December 2012; Auckland Council: Manager, Business Development and Support services (contract role).

August 2009-May 2011: Te Mana o Ngati Rangitihi Trust.
Chief Executive (New Zealand).

August 2009-November 2010: Austraining International
Pacific Regional Manager (Fiji, Kiribati, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu)

April 2009-July 2009: GTZ/ AusAID: Coastal Wetlands and Forests in the Mekong Delta (Vietnam)
Livelihoods Adviser.

August 2007- April 2009: Habitat for Humanity International Vietnam.
Country Director

November 2006-August 2007: Sinclair Knight Merz (Melbourne)
Senior Consultant-Development Assistance.

Jan 2005-July 2005: Toraja Rural Development Society, Indonesia.
Consultant

January 2004-October: Livelihood Foundation trust, New Zealand and Philippines.
Consultant

October 2003-June 2006: NZAID contract: Asia Development Assistance Facility: Cabanatuan City Capacity Building for Rural Community development.
Project Director

September 2003: NZAID Contract: Pacific Islands desk: Papua New Guinea.
Consultant.


November 1999-June 2004:TEAR Fund New Zealand: Programmes Officer/ Manager.

Education:

Masters in Philosophy: International Development Massey University, New Zealand
Bachelor of Commerce: Organisational Management: Otago University, New Zealand

Available for:

  • Job opportunities
  • Internships / Fellowships
  • Being headhunted – make me an offer

Years of Experience:

15-20 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English

Nationality:

New Zealand

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