Karla Hershey

United Nations Resident Coordiantor , International Organization

Thimphu, Bhutan

An accomplished professional with over 31 years of int'l experience in complex emergencies, transition and development contexts managing staff from culturally diverse backgrounds and a broad range of projects in multi-disciplinary work environments. Excellent strategic vision, change management and analytical skills, able to build lasting partnerships, & mobilize resources. Budget US$200 million.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Director, CEO, COP, President
  • Disaster, Aid, Emergencies, Relief
Professional Experience:

Passionate about multilateralism. An accomplished development and humanitarian professional with over 31 years of international experience in complex emergencies, transition and development contexts managing staff from culturally diverse backgrounds and a broad range of projects in multidisciplinary work environments. Excellent strategic vision and analytical skills, able to build lasting partnerships, mobilize resources and work well under stressful conditions. Results-driven with a logical and methodical approach to achieving tasks and objectives. A proficient communicator and adapts well to any work setting. Competencies are strong in strategic leadership with political acumen and organizational change. Established track record of successful UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework delivery with national governments and Agenda 2030 engagement with member states in both developing and MIC countries. Implement UN core values of integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity. Worked in Angola, Syria, Ethiopia, South Africa, Rwanda, Malawi, Tanzania, Lesotho, Eswatini, Sri Lanka, Serbia, Liberia, Bhutan, Chicago, Rome and New York.

Education:

American InterContinental University, USA, 11/04 – 10/05
MBA – Management -- (4.0 Average).

Hope International University, Fullerton, California, USA, 03/97 – 12/97
International MBA Coursework covered Relief to Rehabilitation, Water Technology, Primary Health Care, Income Generation, Organizational Behaviour and Advanced Management Concepts.

London School of Economics and Political Science, London, England, 08/87 – 08/88
Post-graduate coursework: Social Research Methodology, Nationalism and Middle East Relations.

Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, 08/84 – 05/87
BA, Economics and Political Science.

Oxford University, Oxford, England, Summer 1986
University College coursework: International Finance and British Politics.

Affiliations and Achievements:

Continuous Learning & Trainings: SGD RC Course Feb 2022. SDG Acadamy – Environmental Security and Sustainable Peace Course February 2019. WFP Prevention of Fraud 11 February 2019. UN System & WFP Ethics Certificates for Modules 1-3 on 08-09 February 2019. UN BSAFE Certificate 08 February 2019. Prevention of Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Authority in Peacekeeping online in Serbia, April 2018. UNDP Ethics and Integrity online training, Belgrade, Serbia, August 2017. UN Human Rights and Responsibilities, Belgrade, Serbia, online August 2017. Basic & Advanced Security Training, Belgrade, Serbia, Renewed online, May and April 2017, respectively. Senior Mission Leaders Course: DPKO Peace Keeping Integrated Missions’ Training, Beijing, June 2016. Renewal of Sexual Harassment & Ethics Training with UNDP (Mandatory), online, September 2014. UNDP Gender Journey, online course (Mandatory), August 2014. Senior UN Leaders Training – UN Staff College, Cape Town University with the UN Staff College, October 2013. UN RC & UNDP Resident Representative Training, New York, February 2013. DELF completed for B1 and B2 certificates at the Alliance Francaise in Mbabane, Swaziland, June 2012. SMT DO Training (Mandatory), (In person discussion with UNDSS in NY conducted in February 2013), online, September 2012. UNDSS Security Basic & Advanced Training (Renewal), September 2012. OCHA – Geneva, Humanitarian Partnership Training (Mandatory for Humanitarian Coordinator Pool Members), February 2011. UN Country Team Leadership & Coordination Skills Workshop, (Mandatory training for Humanitarian Coordinator Pool Members), United Nations College, 2 - 11 November 2010. Completed Negotiating for Conflict & Dispute Resolution, UNITAR e-learning course, 16 August – 25 September 2010. Trade Finance Infrastructure Development, UNITAR e-learning course, 1 November - 17 December 2010. Leading Confidently, Strategically & Operationally, completed all three WFP senior management training modules: Leading Confidently & Strategically in 2009, Rome and Operationally in Johannesburg, April 2010. Basic & Advanced Security Training, Lilongwe, Malawi, Renewed in Malawi, June 2009. IPSAS Compliance Training – Lilongwe, Malawi, online training basic and advanced on IPSAS compliance. Prevention of Harassment & Sexual Exploitation – HQ Corporate Training, online, Damascus, Syria, August 2007. Emergency Response Training: Rome-based Corporate Program, Malomo, Sweden – 13 May 2007. Supervisory Training, Lilongwe, Malawi, February 2007. Risk Management Training conducted by Rome, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 8 August 2005. ERMP: A Program for the Electronic Management of Official Records, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – June 2005. WINGS Training for Programs (Training covered project structure, project planning and reporting functions), Kampala, Uganda, 18-22 October 2004. Milling, Fortification & Product Handling Workshop, Five-day workshop covering all aspects of CODEX (Focus was on proper food handling and processing from either the supplier or WFP if it is transforming maize to maize meal or fortified flour; appropriate commodity specifications and legal contract agreements were also reviewed), Kampala, Uganda 1-5 October 2004. Prevention of Sexual Exploitation: Reviewed code of conduct and expected behaviors and procedures to report incidents, Johannesburg, South Africa, 25-27 February 2003. Security Awareness Training: WFP 3-day mandatory training on security issues including first aid, vehicle maintenance repair, communications equipment, hostage situations, and personal, home and work security awareness, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2-5 April 2001. Fire Training, WFP sponsored 3-day seminar on fire safety, awareness and training, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, January 2001. Early Warning & Preventative Measures Course, United Nations College, Ottawa, Canada, April 2000. Portuguese Language Training: Completed a one-month Portuguese immersion course at Cambridge Language School in Lisbon

Available for:

  • Job opportunities

Years of Experience:

More than 20 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English, French

Nationality:

United States