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The HALO TrustProgramme Manager
Sep. 2020 - Dec. 2020Assisted with the initiation of a Programme in West Africa.
UNOPSProject Manager, Infrastructure, Logistics and Camp Management Services for UK Military
Jan. 2017 - May. 2019South SudanStrategic lead to a major UK MOD funded project (Op TRENTON), providing Life Support and all Hard and Soft Facilities support for 400 UK military personnel deploying to South Sudan during a period of civil unrest. Managed a team of 180 International and National personnel for this multi-disciplinary infrastructure, procurement and facility management project, working closely each day with a range of UN agencies and senior UK Military.
UNOPS (United Nations Office for Project Services)Project Manager, Multi-bridge reconstructions
Apr. 2015 - Jan. 2017South SudanLead manager to a complex, remote area, three bridges reconstruction project, following critical design failure. A demolition and reconstruction Recovery Project, it was delivered on time and within budget. Operating in the field during a period of significant unrest, I managed 130 personnel, while coordinating throughout with Regional and UK-based bridge design consultants. Team leadership, planning and stakeholder engagement was essential to ensure personnel security and the successful delivery of all project outputs.
UNOPSProject Manager, Kabul University Computer Science Faculty
Apr. 2014 - Apr. 2015AfghanistanLed a team of 25 UN personnel and 2-300 Afghan contractors in the construction of a large 4,500m2 three-story building, complete with high quality technology and turnkey facilities. I was appointed to bring the project back on track to ensure a successful completion and to restore the Donor’s confidence (MOFA, Japan). Despite the challenging security, procurement and capacity and operating environment, this was achieved.
UNOPSProject Manager, Infrastructure Concept
Jan. 2014 - Mar. 2014KabulLed a project team scoping the concept and design for the construction of a complex of 84 security hardened accommodation building units for UNDP at UNOCA, Jalalabad Road.
The Bell Partnership LtdProject & Risk Manager
Jan. 2006 - Nov. 2013UK, Dubai, NairobiWorking with Associates, provided risk and programme management services to a range of clients in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Identified, secured and helped manage a variety of risk related Advisory, Monitoring and Reporting, Business Intelligence, Infrastructure and Maritime projects.
Sheffield Haworth Ltd, Norman Broadbent Plc and AMGM LtdExecutive Search Consultant
Jul. 1998 - Dec. 2005LondonDelivered senior search assignments for investment and C-level appointments in the Fund and Wealth Management sectors. This required him to be not only individually proactive, but responsible for leading junior search consultants and internal and external researcher analysts.
Martin CurrieSales Manager
Jun. 1995 - Jun. 1998Edinburgh, United KingdomResponsible for Sales and relationship management for clients in Ireland, Scotland, NE England for Investment and Unit Trusts/OEIC's.
Towry Law Wealth Managers Ltd.Independent Financial Advisor
Jan. 1994 - Jun. 1995Edinburgh, United KingdomQualified FPC II IFA, responsible for some c.400 private clients.
The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment)Army Officer
Mar. 1982 - Sep. 1994Infantry Officer managing Training and Operations. From Platoon Commander to Adjutant.
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