Brigitte Junker

Background

About Brigitte Junker

Extensive international work experience in different fields (including consulting, research, teaching and development co-operation) and in different roles (consulting, advisory, capacity building, staff management, researcher, teacher, facilitation). • Holistic understanding of development challenges, particularly how social and environmental aspects inter-relate, in addition to potential political and financial/economic constraints. • Very experienced in all stages of program and project co-ordination and management, from tendering, planning and budgeting to contractual issues, procurement, recruiting, follow-up and reporting and from both the implementing and contracting perspectives. • Advanced understanding of RBM and LFA in theory and in practice and as a trainer and advisor. • Ability to work effectively as leader, member of a team or independently. • Well organised; ability to work quickly, yet with attention to detail. • Extensive experience in working under difficult conditions, dealing with complex situations and solving problems. • Excellent facilitation skills and experience of working with people of all ages and different backgrounds and cultures. • Excellent research and writing skills.