INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & DELIVERY CONSULTANCY

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Strategic Adviser, UN-HABITAT [Malaysia]

2020 - 2022     Website

• Malaysia's Strategic Advisor and representative for UN-Habitat and the Global Future Cities Programme under UK-FCO, involving 19 cities across 9 countries.

• Assist in development of the Logical Framework and Theory of Change of the interventions

• Ensure interventions are aligned with the Sustainable Developmet Goals (SDG) and the New Urban Agenda

• Organise and facilitate consultation with city authorities and relevant stakeholders

• Conduct SDG Project Assessments using tailored SDG Assessment Tools

• Provide inputs for capacity building according to cities’ needs

• Facilitate the exchange and dissemination of information among cities using a Knowledge Management Platform

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Delivery Leader, Delivery Associates [Ethiopia]

2017 - 2018     Website

• Lead for London-based Delivery Associates’ team in Ethiopia’s Ministry of Education

• Facilitated delivery planning workshops for all 11 regions within Ethiopia across three sub sectors: General Education, Higher Education & TVET

• Established and coached Ministerial and Regional Delivery Units to perform project management and problem-solving to ensure smooth implementation of plans

• Regular meetings and problem-solving sessions with Minister of Education and State Ministers in deciding priorities and actions to be taken by top leadership

• Regular tracking of progress and achievements within Ministry and across 11 regions resulting in biweekly updates for top leadership across different Education-related agencies

• Quarterly reporting to Department of International Development (DFID) on milestones achieved, lessons learned and way forward

• Improving data collection systems to provide accurate reliable and timely data that is crucial to effective execution and reiteration of initiatives.

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Consultant, Education Commission [Kenya]

2017     Website

• Delivery of Big Results Now Delivery workshop to pioneer countries’ ministers and government officials to implement the Learning Generation recommendations.

• Preparation of training curriculum and materials 

• Facilitation of the workshop to expose leaders of the Education sector in 20 African countries to the effective national-level implementation methodology used by Tanzania

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Technical Advisor, President's Delivery Bureau [Tanzania]

2014 - 2015     Annual Report FY2013/14

• Advisor to Tanzania’s President’s Delivery Bureau in the Education & Business-related sectors, including Judiciary, Labour & Business Regulations

• Established and coached Delivery units within the respective Ministries to conduct routines to ensure effective implementation of programmes in national key sectors, including quarterly council meetings with the President

• Weekly meetings with top leadership, including the Minister of Education, Minister of Labour, Head of Judiciary, and Minister of Trade & Industry

• Coordinated implementation activities across Ministries at the federal level as well vertically down to the level of wards

• Regular tracking of progress and reporting to the President and respective Ministers, culminating in the annual report that is published and made accessible to the public

• Within first year of implementation, the Education sector was ranked number 1, receiving a score of 81% in achievement

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SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENT

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Consultant, Institut Masa Depan Malaysia [Malaysia]

2020     Website​​

• Reviewed the Shared Prosperity Vision 2030 document and the Strategic Paper 14 for Clean and Resilient Development for Environmental Sustainability that will form the Rancangan Malaysia Ke-12 (Malaysia’s 12th 5-Year Plan)

• Provided input and policy recommendations to improve the overall strategic direction and planning 

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International Leadership Programme, The Prince's Trust International [UK]

2017-2018     Website​

• Selected as one of the Prince’s Trust International youth leaders for a 12-month programme that brings together international young leaders with the aim of making a positive impact in their local communities.

• Participant of the leadership summit in London, with distinguished guests such as Prince Charles, Kofi Annan and Nobel Peace Prize Winner Kailash Satyarthi.

• Designed and implemented a community project on building a small sustainable house to raise awareness on sustainable living, with 30 volunteers coming together.

• Featured in the Malaysian national newspaper, the Star newspaper. 

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ASEAN Youth Eco-Leader, AYVP Asia Engage [Malaysia]

2013     Website ● Featured Article

• Selected as an Eco Leader among the youth in 10 ASEAN countries for the purpose of addressing ecological issues within the southeast Asia region.

• Designed and implemented recycling initiatives in 3 villages within 3 weeks, developed education materials, built a recycling system for a local resort and conducted community engagement activities.

• Chosen to represent the ASEAN delegates to give a speech during the closing ceremony attended by the Malaysian Minister of Youth & Sports, USAID and ambassadors from ASEAN countries.

• Selected as AYVP Social Ambassador.

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Business Development Executive, Recovr Resources [Malaysia]

2013     

• A social enterprise focused on sustainable waste management and community recycling.

• Showcased at the Global Social Business Summit 2013.

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Environmental Educator, Sound to Sea [USA]

2009 - 2010     Website

• Taught environmental science in interactive outdoor settings within the Sound To Sea Trinity Centre, covering topics such as biology, ecology conservation, sustainability, and community building.

• Developed new teaching materials suitable for a wide range of audience, from kindergarten children to university professors.

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Energy Crossroads [USA]

2008​     Website

• Taught environmental science in interactive outdoor settings within the Sound To Sea Trinity Centre, covering topics such as biology, ecology conservation, sustainability, and community building.

• Developed new teaching materials suitable for a wide range of audience, from kindergarten children to university professors.

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Students for a Sustainable Stanford [USA]

2007 - 2008​     Website

• Expanded Energy Crossroads, a student coalition on clean energy solutions, internationally by establishing new branches in India and China. Marketed the concept of the organisation among universities, assisted with formation of organisation and recruited leadership for new branches.

• Negotiated with and convinced Stanford Dining and cafes located within the university to adopt biodegradable utensils, assisted with sourcing of suitable products, promotional and awareness activities, and training of cafe staff.

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