Description
A results driven professional with over 20 years of Local Economic Development and project management experience in 18 countries as economic development specialist business development advisor and change management expert. extensive expertise Possess with Value Chain development start-ups business planning and entrepreneurship market and value chain analysis grant management and financial planning budgeting and financial control. Fully conversant with Local Economic Development strategies and tools. Working experience with the United Nations International and National Development Agencies Central and Local Governments INGOs SMEs and their organizations in developing and implementing development programme and technical assistance applying best practices and methodologies for socio economic and business development. Project management and IT skills combined with a flexible and creative attitude to problem solving. Experience in writing and editing of project proposals and in conducting analysis and sector studies in the socio-economic and business areas. Excellent team player with mentoring skills and training experience proven by the experiences in multicultural contexts and multidisciplinary teams. Exceptional organisational skills developed in a variety of deadline-orientated situations with an adaptable and results oriented attitude and with refined presentation skills that combine sound analytical research clear verbal explanation and impactful visualizations.