Linda Adams

International Development Specialist , International non-profit, Development Bank, philanthropic organization

London, United Kingdom

Social development specialist with 25+ years practice Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and Pacific with MDBs, UN, NGOs integrating equitable access and environmental sustainability into policies, investments and accountability mechanisms. Expertise in inclusive infrastructure; climate change responses; ESG corporate risk management and accountability; development impact of corporate policy and strategy.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
Professional Experience:

International social policy development specialist with 25+ years practice in Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and the Pacific with Asian Development Bank, UN agencies, and NGOs integrating equitable access and environmental sustainability into policies, investments and accountability mechanisms. Primary expertise in policy dialogue, program design and implementation in inclusive infrastructure (transport, energy, water); equitable climate change responses; environmental, social and governance corporate risk management and accountability; and leading corporate monitoring, learning and evaluation of its development impact that have informed policy and strategy updates. I excel in designing institutional and program strategies that integrate diverse perspectives and drive systemic transformation. My strengths are strategic and thought leadership, leading cross-stakeholder negotiations and cultivating collaboration and partnerships. I work closely with government partners, private sector, project beneficiaries, and donor financiers to execute innovative program strategies over a shared vision.

Education:

MA Rural Development (University of East Anglia, UK), Postgraduate Diploma Agricultural Economics (University of Reading, UK), BA Political Science/Development Policy (Stanford University, USA). Executive diplomas from Harvard Business School (Executive Leadership Program, Organizational Leadership), Harvard Kennedy School (Climate Change and Energy Policy), University of Bern (International Program for Development Evaluation Training), United Nations System Staff College (The Paris Agreement on Climate Change as a Development Agenda).

Available for:

  • Job opportunities

Years of Experience:

More than 20 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English, Spanish (basic)

Nationality:

United States

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