Department
Environment and Sustainable Development
Professional Background
16 Years of program and project development and management experience within the UN system. Seasoned program manager and proven mobilizer of resources. Developed and enlarged Turkey’s program sixfould in just seven years, the largest GEF portfolio in Turkey. Leveraged US$35 ml in cash and US$70 ml in-kind. Unique skills in strategic advocacy at both the policy and project levels. Ensured that UNDP Turkey became the regional “go to” agency in the realms of climate change, energy efficiency, and biodiversity. Understand the practical aspects of program design and nuances of policy.