M. Richard Schroeder (He / Him)

PROFILE Richard Schroeder is a seasoned international development professional with over 30 years of extensive experience managing complex infrastructure, stabilization, and development projects across Central and Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. His expertise spans program management, environmental and water sanitation projects, emergency relief, and capacity development in challenging environments. COUNTRIES OF WORK EXPERIENCE  Asia: Afghanistan, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand.  Africa: South Sudan, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Guinea,  Middle East: Iraq, Jordan. KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS  Leadership and Management: Managed country level, operations, programme and project personnel, recruited, trained, and mentored team members. Conducted performance reviews and ensured a solid working relationship with project boards, clients, and key stakeholders. Advised clients on issues affecting planned outcomes, long-term sustainability, and project risks.  Integrated Programming and Project Management: Expertise in gender equality, disability inclusion, climate change, localization, project management, staff mentoring, and capacity development.  Operations and Risk Management: Proficient in operations, program development, planning, financial, stakeholder, and risk management.  Infrastructure and Environmental Compliance: Skilled in urban and rural infrastructure design, master planning, community-based participatory planning, and ensuring quality, health, safety, social, and environmental compliance.  Procurement and Legal Agreements: Experienced in procurement processes, tendering, contract management, and legal agreements.