Successful launching of experimental projects, innovation of professional posts, establishment of new offices, set-up of new organizations.
Good records both as a team-mate and as an independent manager.
Actively contributed to the creation of a number of effective professional networks.
Good records in representation functions.
Main working environments acquainted to: Mostly international organizations -- UN, EU, Development Bank -- but also civil society (charities, NGOs, associations, advocacy groups).
Example of fields of work: policy analysis, development strategies, knowledge management, post-conflict reconstruction, multi-partner coordination, and public health policies, organization personnel mentoring and coaching. Any innovative field of work otherwise.
Countries of past missions: Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Fiji, India, Japan, Laos, Mongolia, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Thailand, Vietnam.
Membership: Member of the Technical Review Panel (TRP) of the Global Fund (Geneva) Member of the Center for Global Development (Independent research and practical ideas for global prosperity). Member of the Alumni of La Sorbonne, Paris (Dept. of Political Science, Development & Cooperation)
Bio data: Male, French National, 52, married, 2 children (at university).
Officer in charge of the UNHCR Field Office on the post-repatriation Thai-Cambodian border.
Detailed Description
Duties included managing the office, while monitoring - in close collaboration with local Authorities and relevant International Organizations and in steady contact with local villagers - the 824-km border, particularly to prevent possible “refoulements” of Cambodian refugees.
Duties also included assistance to civilian war wounded, notably through negotiation with border Thai hospitals and delivery of medical equipments and supplies..
In addition to the successful development of the routine operation, achievements include the writing of a comprehensive multi-sectoral and contextual Contingency Plan.
