Alan Saffery

25 years' international development experience in 20 countries, including seven years’ project management experience as Chief of Party/Deputy Chief of Party (COP/DCOP) on USAID-funded programs. MSc in International Development (Industrial Strategy & Trade Policy) from Manchester University (UK) and BSc in Rural Resource Management from University of Plymouth (UK). Technical areas of expertise include private sector and agricultural development, trade facilitation and promotion, business environment reform, enterprise development and mentoring, market and industry research, value chain and sector analyses, strategy development, public-private dialogue, gender and youth engagement, marketing, investment facilitation, workforce development and training. Managed large scale projects of up to US$105 million with a staff of more than 150 located across multiple offices, including in conflict-afflicted locations. Experienced in project startup, closeout, finance and budgeting, work planning, HR and staff development, security, facilities and logistics, procurement, compliance, grants management, ME&L (monitoring, evaluation, and learning), reporting, communications, and client liaison. Detailed knowledge of USAID rules and regulations relating to project management, finance, environmental compliance, and procurement. Pragmatic, well-organized, detail oriented, able to multitask and focused on delivering tangible results. As the owner and investor in tourism and real estate enterprises in the UK and South Africa, able to bring practical, real-life experience to consulting assignments.