Development professional with over 17 years of progressive experience in international development, governance, climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, stabilization, and sustainable development programming across Asia and Africa. Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, project design and management, Theory of Change development, results-based management, monitoring and evaluation, and risk-informed programming within complex and fragile contexts.

Extensive experience working with UN agencies, international donors, and government counterparts, including management and implementation of multi-million-dollar programmes funded by partners such as the Green Climate Fund (GCF), Adaptation Fund (AF), USAID, and Multi-Donor Trust Funds. Proven ability to lead programme implementation in high-risk environments while ensuring compliance with organizational policies, operational standards, and donor requirements.

Strong technical background in climate resilience, environmental sustainability, community-based adaptation, governance strengthening, and disaster risk reduction, including glacier lake outburst flood (GLOF) risk reduction initiatives and resilience-building interventions. Skilled in integrating gender-responsive and inclusive approaches into programme design, budgeting, and implementation.

Experienced in grant development, budget planning and oversight, impact assessment, partner coordination, and capacity-building, with a track record of supporting evidence-based decision-making and adaptive management. Recognized for facilitating multi-stakeholder coordination, strengthening institutional capacities, and delivering results under complex political and security environments.

Core competencies include:

• Programme and Portfolio Management
• Climate Change Adaptation & Resilience Programming
• Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Environmental Governance
• Results-Based Management & Monitoring Frameworks
• Risk Analysis and Operational Planning
• Donor Coordination and Reporting
• Gender-Responsive and Inclusive Programming