Myriam Fernando

International development consultant looking for new short-term opportunities. • Technical expertise in agriculture, climate resilience and private sector development with experience in value chain upgrading, employment promotion in sustainable economic sectors and public private partnerships • Expertise in project design and value chain analysis at local, national and regional level and mainstreaming of climate change, sustainable natural resource management and inclusive business models • Strong project management skills, including resource mobilisation, knowledge management, development of partnerships and acquisition and south-south / triangular cooperation • Develop, facilitate and implement national and regional policies and strategies on food security and climate change, based on vulnerability and needs assessments, together with government entities, private sector, farmer organisations, academic institutions and NGOs • Strong skill set in consensus building and cooperation aimed at achieving a common goal and delivering strong results amongst a diverse group of stakeholders • 12+ years work experience in bilateral and multilateral institutions, private sector and NGOs in over 10 countries in Europe, Asia and Africa