Responsible for the entire project cycle management; identification, formulation and signature of Financing Agreements for bilateral programmes/projects between the EC and Bhutan in the areas of Agriculture, Medicinal Plants, Livestock production. The Objective of development cooperation in Bhutan is too help alleviate poverty and achieve the Millennium Development Goals through establishing income generating activities at the rural level in a sustainable manner.

Supervision and management of all ongoing project management in Bhutan. Coordination input/technical approval of planning of project workplans, on an annual basis. Responsible for reporting/monitoring; external and Internal audits on project implementation to all stakeholders. Management of the Technical assistance; Long Term and Short Term contracted by the European Commission and management of Teams in the field providing assistance to the Project Task Forces in Bhutan (20 persons in the field under my management).

Participating in tendering procedures (approval of procurement plans/tender dossiers for service, supplies and works, and preparation of contracts, including Technical Assistance contracts(amounting to 15 Million Euro 2004-2009 ); EC Representative on Project Steering Committees and at high level forums in the context of Donor relations with Bhutan and India. Bhutan: Biennial and Donor conferences and consultations; India: Joint/Sub Commissions-Joint Working Group on Environment.

Written articles on best practice case studies of EC Rural development projects in India and Bhutan, contributing to Visibility materials; Support to HQ visits (preparation of visit programmes; briefing packs for Commissioners, Members of the European Parliament, EU Ambassadors, Head of EC Delegation to India, Bhutan and Nepal, HQ Desk officers, Election Exploratory Missions and EU Election Observation Missions to Bhutan); Attendance at specific environmental conferences (i.e. CoP8). Presented at Climate Change, CDM and EC Rural Development policy seminars/conferences in India and Laos. Elected Staff Representative from 06/2004-06/2005. Designated Environment Correspondent reporting to HQs for the EC Delegation (2003-2005).

Confederation of British Industry (CBI) October 1999 – March 2002

Senior Policy Advisor, Business Environment Directorate

Responsible for the CBI position papers to UK Government and European Commission/Parliament on Environmental Liability, Biotechnology, Trade Related Intellectual Property (TRIPs), Waste and Producer Responsibility, Integrated Product Policy, Waste of Electrical Electronic Equipment, Sustainable Waste management, Sustainable Development, Corporate Social responsibility, Ecotaxation.

Information and Communication:

• Represented CBI on European Waste Working Groups (UNICE) and at international conferences.

• Sat on specialised UK Government working groups/committees on Waste/Biotechnology, representing UK Business interests and input into European Legislation.

Campaigning:

• Formulated Environmental policy on behalf of British business, presented to UK/EU forums.

• Lobbied UK Government, European Commission & European Parliament on environmental legislation that had an impact on UK business.

• Secretariat to CBI Waste Working Committees, preparation of responses to UK Government/EU consultations on legislation (Green/White Papers). Attendance at Select Committees in UK parliament, representing and maintaining a watching brief on environmental legislation of interest to UK Business.

• Liaison with EC/ UK Government officials, CEOs of multinational companies to SMEs, NGOs, Trade Associations.

Public Speaking:

• Presentations to CBI Regional Environment Committees, CBI Regional Councils.

• Presentation as CBI representative to Waste conferences held by The Green Alliance and the ICE (Dec 2000/May 2001).

• CBI contact point for media on above issues-contributing to UK/EU print and radio interviews on environmental/waste management issues.

Count Strandman Ltd July 1998 – October 1998

Environmental Consultancy

Account Manager

• Involved in running the Atmosphere Improves Results Programme (AIR), launched in 1997 to identify and promote practical techniques to resolve the public smoking issue in the hospitality industry. Worked with trade associations, pub and restaurant groups, and suppliers to the industry and others to provide information and tools that helped operators of licensed premises to improve facilities for smoking and non-smoking customers, and staff.

• Regional conference organisation, communication between Retailers, Industry, Government and Health sectors.

• Writing of press releases, liaison with Trade press and publications.

Charles Barker   UK Public Affairs January 1997   July 1998

Consultant to Monsanto Plc

• UK NGO liaison, on behalf of the client. Responsible for initiating dialogue between Industry and Public Groups to address public concern of agbiotech/GM food issues.

• Development of a UK NGO Outreach programme for Monsanto.

• General reporting/monitoring on UK and European Union political and legislative developments.

• Political and Issues campaigning, liaison with Government, European Commission, European Agencies, covering environmental/food safety issues.

• Working primarily on Genetically Modified Food products.

• Provision of expert advice, preparation of White Paper responses, information research and strategic advice to client.

Environment Agency June 1994   December 1996

Scientific Officer

• Training consultants in use of Air Dispersion Modelling software.

• Responsible for roll-out of Environmental Impact Assessment tools to Environment Agency (EA) regional/Area offices.

• Environmental assessment; use of Software packages for dispersion modelling, transfrontier regulation, Biodiversity Impact of pollutants.

• Data analysis for paper on Environmental Assessment (presented in Brussels).

• Attendance at International Climate Change conferences.

• Raising awareness of the Environment Agency Waste Minimisation programmes and HAZOP procedures for business.

International Organisation of Consumer Unions (IOCU) March 1994   April 1994

Consultant

I was commissioned to research and write a funding proposal for a comprehensive programme on aspects of biotechnology relevant to the consumer. This information was used to produce an IOCU leaflet, and for notes at International Conferences on Biotechnology.

The paper assessed the impact of biotechnology on developing countries; assessment of the International and National legislation in place; loopholes in the regulation; identification of problems in technology transfer, assessment of needs criteria for the technology and potential health/environmental risks associated with the use of the technology.

The Local Government International Bureau January 1994   March 1994

Project Assistant to Development Advisor

Assisted with the production of an Overseas Development Administration (ODA) funded information and case studies publication on North/South Linking and Technical Twinning Liaison with UK Local authorities/Government Departments/FCO/Commonwealth Institute.

Publication: ‘Global Partnerships: UK links with communities in Developing countries 1994.’

The Green Alliance August 1993   December 1993

Project Assistant to the Director of Policy

Researched and compilation of information on governmental and non governmental positions with regard to the release into the environment of genetically modified organisms. This led to the publication of a briefing document on Biotechnology to be distributed to Non Governmental and Governmental Bodies.

Publication: ‘Why are Environmental Groups concerned about the Release of Genetically Modified Organisms into the Environment?’ (October 1994)

The European Commission, Department of Environment, March   August 1993

Nuclear Safety & Civil Protection; Biotechnology and Industrial Installations DG XI.A2

Administrative Trainee/Stagiaire

• Compiled a draft proposal concerning utilisation of biotechnology in developing countries.

• Attended Member State meetings concerned with the Directives for the regulation of "Deliberate release and contained use of genetically modified micro organisms".

• Attended international conferences related to biotechnology.

External Delegation

Selected for EC Delegation. One of 15 EC representatives sent to Japan on an intellectual and cultural study tour organised by the Japanese government. Preparation for the trip included a written document on Japanese Environmental policy, and the integration of this in Technical Co operation between Japan and Developing countries.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Sept. 1991   Sept. 1992, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

MSc The Applied Molecular Biology of Infectious Diseases

Sept 1986  June 1990, University of Dundee

BSc Honours General Microbiology

EXTRA CURRICULAR & INTERESTS

Languages: English (Mother Tongue), French (fair) Hindi (verbal-Good)

Professional Skills: Report writing, lobbying, strategic analysis, communication, policy formulation, team building, public speaking, conference/seminar organisation, project management (PCM cycle-EC procedures).

Diplomas/Courses:

• European Commission external aid effectiveness

• Project Cycle Management

• Sector Wide Approach Programmes (formulation and financing modalities),

• EC Procurement (Services, Supplies, Works)

• Environment Mainstreaming into EC Development programmes/projects

• Gender mainstreaming into EC Development programmes/projects

• Public Finance Management

• Air Dispersion Modelling Diplomas (ADMS),

• Presentation Skills/Marketing/IT training.

REFERENCES

• Mr. Andrew Headey (European Commission)

• Ms. Kulan Amin (Transparency International)

• Ms Sonam Yangchen (Royal Government of Bhutan)

Letters of reference from employers-available on request.