Irinel Cocos

With more than 20 years of comprehensive professional experience in the development sector, Irinel has amassed a broad repertoire of skills across various fields. Her expertise encompasses human rights, governance, judiciary reform, rule of law, access to justice, anti-trafficking, gender-based violence (GBV), community mediation, ADR, women's empowerment, and criminal justice in regions spanning Asia, Asia Pacific, Africa, and Europe. Demonstrating significant proficiency in program development, management, and evaluation, Irinel has a proven track record of successful advocacy, community organizing, and NGO management. Her capacity-building skills extend to both individuals and organizations, complemented by her competency in performance and financial management, as well as safety and security measures. Irinel is adept at fostering relationships with donors, international stakeholders, and development partners, backed by an extensive history of crafting and supporting national and regional strategies, policies, and action plans. One of her strong suits is nurturing multi-agency collaborations to execute national and regional programs. She is a results-driven professional with the exceptional ability to steer programs in politically intricate environments. Her stellar performance in Afghanistan serves as a testament to her skills, where she played a vital role in drafting amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code and establishing guidelines for gender-based violence implementations. Similarly, her work in Papua New Guinea and South East Asia emphasized her proficiency in strategizing and executing national plans of action related to GBV and the COMMIT process, respectively. Furthermore, Irinel's acumen in program design, management, implementation, and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) is considerable, marked by her consistent efforts to assess program impact and effectiveness. Throughout her illustrious career, she has striven to enhance coordination and cooperation between governmental and non-governmental stakeholders, bridging the gap between civil society and the justice system.