Education

Master of Science in Biology, University of Geneva, Switzerland
Master of Science in Agronomy University of Algarve, Portugal
Master of Advanced Studies in Human Systems Engineering, University of Applied Science Western Switzerland   

Working Experience

Africa (Benin, Kenia, Mozambique) Asia (China) South-America (Brazil) Europe (Albania, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary and Portugal). 

Key Qualifications

• Adult Training:

Training and coaching of trainers, coordination and designing of training programs, e-learning.

• Facilitation & participative methods:

Training for facilitators with focus on group performance, strategies and methods, coaching and facilitation of large group events, e-facilitation of platforms and webinars.

• Organisational development:

Consultancy, coaching and expertise, team coaching, traning and coaching for board members and leaders.

• Rural extension and advisory:

Methodology, designing training concept, training and coaching of advisors.

• Business Management:

Strategic planning, HR, marketing, trade logistics, quality management (ISO).

• Project management:

Training and coaching of project managers, outcome mapping and outcome harvesting.

Languages

French, German, English, Portuguese, Spanish

Education

MA in History and Slavic Languages, University of Lausanne
CAS in Territorial Governance IDHEAP, University of Lausanne
Mediator (ETHZ, FSM)
Coach (ICF)

Working Experience

Olivier Haener has a long-lasting experience in political analysis, strategic planning and advice (Federal Council level) as well as in peace mediation, dialogue processes or project management, gained through various positions within the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, EU, ICRC, OSCE or as an independent expert (mandates: GCSP, FDFA, NGOs). A former Secretary General of a Swiss association of municipalities, he designed and conducted evaluations, and supervised multidisciplinary teams. His expertise and interests include international relations, peace-building, human security, human rights, migration, social inclusion, municipal policies and local challenges. 

Experience Abroad

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Northern Macedonia, Russian Federation, Serbia, Ukraine

Languages

French, English, German, Serbo-Croatian, Russian
(Italian, Spanish, Albanian, Swiss German)

Education

MSc., School of Criminal Sciences, University of Lausanne
Diploma of Advanced Studies in Evaluation, University of Berne

Working Experience

Several years of working experience in multicultural, multidisciplinary and complex environments, on bilateral and multilateral cooperation programmes, in various countries and regions:
Africa (Benin, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa), Eastern Europe (Bulgaria, Romania), Japan, Lebanon, Pakistan, Switzerland

Area of Competency

• Thematic areas:

• Services:

Languages

French, English, German

Education

Licentiate in Geography at University of Zurich.

Areas of Competency

Knowledge Management, Organisation performance, Economic transformation, Rural development and income generation, Decentralisation and local governance, Migration, Sustainable development

Working Experience

Albania, Armenia, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, China, Dominican Republic, Georgia, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Kosovo, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Tansania, Vietnam

Key Qualifications

Participatory conceptualisation of development cooperation projects and programmes with logical framework and result based management concepts, Project and programme management in an interdisciplinary environment, Evaluation and impact assessment of various projects and programmes for public authorities as well as NGOs quality management in development cooperation, Design and implementation of applied research projects, Moderation of groups and organisational development processes, Conceptualisation and delivery of various training courses (in Switzerland, developing and transition countries)

Languages

German, English, Spanish, French

Education

MA in International Relations, Graduate Institute Geneva
BA in Political Economy, University of Lucerne
Certificate, Technological Disruption: Managing the Impact on Business, Society and Ethics, London School of Economics

Areas of Competency

• Thematic areas: 
  International cooperation with a focus on research and innovation projects - particularly in the areas of science diplomacy, research and technology for development and science to policy. Other key areas are skills development and the promotion of co-operation between the public and private sectors (public-private partnerships).
• Services: 
  In-depth analyses and surveys; impact assessments and evaluations; development and implementation of concepts and strategies; design, facilitation, and execution of workshops, events, and dialogue formats.

Abroad

Poland, South Africa, Zambia, Hong Kong

Languages

German, English, French

Education

Dr. phil.-nat., diploma in Geography, University of Berne
Certificate of Advanced Studies in Evaluation, University of Bern

Working Experience

Over 20 years of working experience with thematical focus on disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation and sustainable resource management, in Switzerland and international cooperation: Bolivia, Central America, Tajikistan, Mongolia, Jordan.

Key Qualifications

• Knowledge management, capitalisations of results and projects, synthesis reports, formulation and editing of policy documents
• Thematic backstopping
• Evaluations and reviews of programmes and projects;
• Designing and facilitating participatory processes
• Facilitation of workshops, group meetings and conferences.
• Project development and management, strategic planning and strategy development.

Languages

German, English, Spanish, French
 

Areas of Competency

• Office management, personnel administration and accounting
• Organization and facilitation of study groups, events and workshops in an international context for groups of 100+ persons
   

Working Experience

Canada, USA

Languages

German, English, French, Serbian

Education

Master of Advanced Studies in Development Cooperation (MAS ETH D&C) at NADEL, ETH Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, Switzerland.
Study of Forest Sciences (M.Sc.) at the Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany.

Areas of Competency

• Thematic:

Natural Resources Management, Rural Development, Income Generation, Private Sector-Development, Decentralization and Local Governance.

• Methodic:

Project Management; Facilitation (incl. e-Facilitation); Planning, support and evaluation of projects; Coaching, Counselling and Organizational Development.

Working Experience

Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Ethiopia, Finland, Georgia, Lebanon, Mongolia, Mozambique, Norway, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Panama, Romania, Tajikistan, Venezuela, Vietnam.

Key Qualifications

• Project Management:

Proven management and leadership experience of managing projects in complex and intercultural situations, using a multi-stakeholder approach.

• Facilitation:

Extensive experiences in workshop facilitation (face to face events, conferences up to 200 participants). Facilitation of e-discussions and animation of online networks.

Coaching, counseling and organizational development to organizations, project teams and individuals – including facilitation of team retreats and individual leadership coaching.

• Knowledge Management:

Guiding knowledge sharing and learning processes; support and backstopping to thematic networks as well as to project teams and individuals. Capitalization of project experiences and results.

• Training:

Conceptualizing, planning and conducting training courses (in an intercultural environment). Topics include all issues in the above mentioned competences as well as project cycle management, monitoring & evaluation.
Private Sector Development in rural development as well as natural resources management. Conceptualizing, planning and managing projects and programs using approaches such as value chain development or market systems development (e.g. M4P).

Languages

German, English, Portuguese, Spanish