Christopher (Paul) Wilson

+62 (0) 811 393 9391 cp_wilson@icloud.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/cpaulwilson

International Experience: Iraq | Indonesia | Thailand | Philippines | China

An accomplished results-driven Programme Coordinator/Director with over 10 years leadership experience with
the UN and INGOs in a range of emergency humanitarian environments, including conflict areas in Iraq.

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
United Nations Volunteers
Programme Management: Strategic development of 2 UNV Country Programmes, including budget
management, resource planning, M&E, and application of the UNs results based management systems.
Capacity Building: Provided technical guidance and training to regional Iraqi Government, UNDP Iraq and
local NGOs to establish a management platform and associated 3-year strategic plan,
Grant Management: Implemented and managed 2 post-tsunami support projects with local Indonesian
NGOs; the two projects received funding of around US$800k and US$650k.
Voluntary Service Overseas
Donor Compliance: Managed a VSO Southeast Asia regional livelihoods and food security programme with
a budget of over US$2.5M from multiple donors, including DfID and the EU,
Fundraising: Secured a funding partnership (over US$100K) with a USA charity,
Monitoring and Evaluation: Completed a major evaluation of VSOs biggest country programme; the
recommendations shaped and guided VSO strategy at country and global levels.
CertiSource
Partnership Development: Increased the number of organisations partnering with CertiSource by 300%,
Programme Quaility: Improved and created management processes and systems to achieve ISO
management and quality system accreditation,
Stakeholder Consultation: Developed policy documents after extensive stakeholder consultation
undertaken in compliance with international best practices in stakeholder engagement (ISEAL).

CAREER SNAPSHOT
United Nations Development Programme Voluntary Service Overseas CertiSource
UNV Programme Officer Regional Programme Officer; Field Officer Programme Director

Iraq 20152016 Southeast Asia 2007 Global 2016 present

Indonesia 20052007 China 19962000, 2003 2008 2015

UNV aims to increase the impact on peace and VSO is one of the worlds leading INGOs CertiSource enables, promotes and supports
development interventions, eradicate poverty fighting poverty at the community level the production of timber from legal and
and reduce inequalities and exclusion. through global programmes and projects. sustainable certified forests.

www.unv.org www.vsointernational.org www.certisource.org

FUNDING AGENCIES
UN| European Union | DflD | Trace Foundation | International Catholic Migration Commission

QUALIFICATIONS
Postgraduate Award in Business Administration (with Merit); University of Liverpool, 20162017
Master of Arts (Development Studies); University of Leeds, 20012002
Bachelor of Arts (Social & Environmental Studies); University of Liverpool, 19811984
 PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

United Nations Volunteers, Iraq

Programme Officer Jan 2015 Jan 2016
Scope of Role: Overall responsibility for the UNV Iraq programme development, and operational financial and
administrative management of the Country Office, and security of UN Volunteers (40 in Iraq) - UNV Iraqs country
level representative taking the lead on advocacy and UNVs strategic partnerships with UN Agencies, Government
and NGOs - Represented UNV Iraq in UN and UNDP Country Team thematic task forces and planning processes.

Key Achievements:
Led UNV Iraqs strategic partnerships with various UN Agencies and NGOs on a range of projects including
the emergency response to the Syrian refugee and Iraqi IDP crises, peace building, and youth.
Managed a US$1.6M Government and UNDP funded youth project.
Facilitated a significant expansion (100%) in the size and diversity of the UNV Iraq Programme,
Led 5 successful collaborative events with UN Agencies, the UN Youth Ambassador and local NGOs.

CertiSource, Global (based in Indonesia)

Programme Director Apr 2008 Jan 2015 (full-time), Feb 2016 present (part-time consultant)
Scope of Role: Led consultation processes with stakeholders including Government, indigenous communities,
the private sector, NGOs, and research institutions - Developed and implemented business and fundraising
strategies, funding proposals and market research - Created/updated operational policies and procedures that
ensured greater quality efficiency, effectiveness, transparency and accountability.
Key Achievements:
Transformed CertiSource into a sustainable and globally competitive and accepted timber legality system
formally recognised by Governments (e.g. New Zealand), the private sector and INGOs (e.g. Greenpeace),
Planned and conducted strategic campaigns and increased the number of partner organisations by 300%,
Wrote and designed paper based and web based promotional materials,
Secured a Proof of Concept grant of S$250k, approved by the Government of Singapore.

Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO), Southeast Asia

Regional Programme Support Officer, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines Feb 2007 Sep 2007
Scope of Role: Managed a complex regional livelihoods, food security, and community based resource
management (CBNRM) programme with a budget from multiple donors of over US$2.5M - Monitored,
evaluated and reported on progress against objectives and indicators, and budgets - Led programme country
and regional coordination and monitoring and evaluation group mechanisms.
Key Achievements:
Produced monthly and final narrative and financial reports for VSO and donors (described as excellent),
Facilitated and coordinated an external, and an internal evaluation and an external financial audit,
Organised, facilitated and led a livelihoods conference with around 120 participants from 8 countries,
Achieved an 89% programme delivery rate,

United Nations Volunteers, Indonesia

Programme Officer Jul 2005 Feb 2007
Scope of Role: Identical overall general scope as above with UNV Iraq - In addition in Indonesia, led Tsunami
Response Support Team and an HIV/AIDS Project Team (4 direct reports and 100+ UN Volunteers) -
Implemented and monitored 1 post-tsunami project grant with 4 local NGOs with funding of around US$800k.
Key Achievements:
Recruited 100+ personnel for positions in Indonesias Tsunami Response,
Implemented a bilingual monitoring and evaluation workshop involving UN Agencies, Government and local
NGO partners, and produced the final report,
Finalised the procurement and contractual processes to engage an Indonesian NGO on a project with UN
funding of US$650k,
Managed multiple external partners to implement 3 successful International Volunteer Day events,
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English First (EF), Indonesia
Director of Studies Jan 2004 Jul 2005
Scope of Role: Managed all academic matters along with 12 personnel in two EF schools in Indonesia.
Key Achievements:
Instigated teacher development workshops and peer-to-peer teacher training observations,
Developed educational partnerships with key industries and an environmental NGO.

Voluntary Service Overseas, China

Field Officer Aug 1996 Dec 2000/Jan 2003 Dec 2003
Scope of Roles: Management and strategic development of the VSO China programme - Liaised with Chinese
counterparts to evaluate and monitor existing and potential VSO placements - Ensured contract terms and
financial/narrative reporting procedures were fulfilled - Managed staff and up to 35 VSO volunteers, and
coordinated emergency and on-going medical support for up to 150 volunteers.
Key Achievements:
Successfully negotiated with Chinese authorities to start projects in politically sensitive areas traditionally
closed to NGOs,
Completed a comprehensive management and quality process/policy guide on Programme Officer roles
and responsibilities,
Conducted an internal office audit and facilitated implementation of resulting recommendations.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Impartiality Committee for Double Helix Tracking Technologies
Chairperson Apr 2011 to Sep 2014

UNAIDS/UNV GIPA Project (Greater Involvement of People Living with HIV/AIDS Project Steering Committee)
Co-Chair Jul 2005 to Feb 2007

PERSONAL
Languages: English (native) | Mandarin Chinese & Indonesian (conversational) | Spanish (Basic)
Computers: Advanced Microsoft Office & Word Press | UNDP Accounting Software
Certificates: Emergency First Response (to be renewed)

REFERENCES

Jan Snoeks Darren Thomas Mark Loughrey

Programme Specialist - Peacebuilding Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer
United Nations Volunteers Double Helix Tracking Technologies Loughrey and Co Accountants
jan.snoeks@undp.org darren@doublehelixtracking.com mjloughrey@accountant.com
+1 212 906 6493 +65 62279706 +44 151 632 3298

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