Experience

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  United states air force

  Jul 1974 - Jul 1978

  Law enforcement specialist

  Law Enforcement (Military Police) assigned to the Communications Command HQ followed by two assignments to Strategic Air Command bases responsible for the protection of assets, enforcement of military law, and custody of detained persons. Promoted to the rank of Sergeant prior to end of enlistment. Trained in anti-terror tactics, ground combat support, armory, desk sergeant, detention management, patrol duties and various other law enforcement areas.

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  Peace corps

  Jul 1982 - Jun 1984

  English teacher

  Teacher of English in two lycées (M'baïki and Sibut) for two school years. During the school years, selected to manage all administrative and logistics arrangements for a 30 new volunteer training programme at dedicated campus 100 km from the capital, Bangui.

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  Cis corporation

  Aug 1984 - Jul 1986

  Documentation specialist

  Responsible for the compilation and verification of legal and other supporting documents for leveraged leasing transactions involving IBM mainframe computers, rail stock, and aircraft

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  Africare

  Jul 1986 - Nov 1989

  Head of Office for AFRICARE's representation to the Republic of Chad and responsible for the development of a programme of cooperation as well as overall accountability for AFRICARE's presence, including employees, in Chad. Worked in close cooperation with USAID and other funding partners, and represented AFRICARE in the diplomatic environment. Responsible for the professional management of AFRICARE's project inputs, particularly in the eastern region of the country (Abeché), funded by USAID and other partners. Deputy to the Country Representative and overall responsible for the administration of all operational aspects of AFRICARE's activities in the country.

  • Country Representative

    Jun 1988 - Nov 1989

  • Logistics Officer

    Jul 1986 - Jun 1988
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  Unicef (afghanistan)

  Nov 1989 - Aug 2004

  Chief of Operations responsible for the re-establishment of UNICEF's operations across Afghanistan. Coordinated operations in the main country office in Kabul and 6 zone offices. Leading role with internal and external partners in the design and constructiond of the UN complex and later chair of its management committee. The complex included multiple offices buildings, cafeteria services, medical clinics, bank, laundry services, nursery (for children of national staff), security and road infrastructure, warehouses, fuel dumps, telecommunications, and recreational facilities. Show less Overall chief of UNICEF's operations in the former Yugoslav republics (except Slovenia) during the period of active hostilities and, for Serbia and Montenegro, economic sanctions. Responsible for the management and coordination of operational aspects for 11 offices, including Sarajevo and Mostar under siege, across 5 republics. Responsible for the management of human resources, security, logistics and procurement, administration, finance and accounts, governance and compliance, and information and communication technology. Show less

  • Senior Operations Officer

    Apr 2002 - Aug 2004

  • Chief of Operations

    Oct 1998 - Mar 2002

  • Chief of Operations

    Aug 1996 - Oct 1998

  • Chief of Operations

    Feb 1995 - Aug 1996

  • Chief of Operations

    Oct 1992 - Feb 1995

  • Assistant Project Officer for Health and Nutrition

    Nov 1989 - Oct 1992
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  Unicef

  Aug 2004 - now

  Regional chief of operations

  Responsible for technical support, oversight, quality control, and coordination of governance, including audit preparation and follow-up, for 21 UNICEF country representations in Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia, as well as the Regional Office for the Central and Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CEE/CIS)

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  Unicef (haiti)

  Jan 2010 - Apr 2010

  Senior operations officer

  Establishing and coordinating the emergency operational support elements of UNICEF's first response to the devastating earthquake in Haiti.