2018 - Present: United Nations System

• Chairman, Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (2020-2024) and Member since 2018

2008 - 2017: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chad

• Permanent Mission of the Republic of Chad to the United Nations, New York (2014 – 2017)
• Charge d’affaires a.i Permanent Mission of the Republic of Chad to the United Nations (2016)
• Deputy Permanent Representative of the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Chad to the United Nations (2017)
• Vice-President of the Fifth Committee of the United Nations General Assembly (2015-2016)
• Principal delegate to the Fifth Committee of the General Assembly in charge of administrative finance, and budget matters (2014-2017)
• Chairman of the African Group in charge of the 5th Committee of the United Nations General Assembly (2016-2017)
• Delegate to the Second Committee of General Assembly in charge of Least Developed Countries (LDC), Landlocked Developing countries (LLDC), and the implementation of 2030 agenda and financing for the development (2014-2016)
• Chief Negotiator of the African Group of Experts for the 3rd International Conference on Financing for Development (2014-2015)
• Member of the Chadian Expert team in charge of the United Nations Security Council (2014-2015)
• Member of the UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Boards (2016-2017)
• Permanent Mission of the Republic of Chad to Ethiopia, the African Union, and the Economic Commission for Africa, Addis Ababa (2008-2013)
• Chairman of the Expert Group of the PRC Sub-Committee on International Cooperation (2010-2012)
• Principal Delegate of the Republic of Chad to the PRC sub-committee on Administrative, Financial and Budgetary matters (2008-2012)
• Principal Delegate of the Republic of Chad to the African Union Peace and Security Council (2008-2010)
• Member of the Subcommittees on Refugees and Internal Displaced Persons, Economic and Trade matters, and New Partnership for the Development of Africa (NEPAD) (2008-2012)

• January 2019- Present: - Vice-Chair and/or a member of the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions
• 2014 – 2018: – Head of section for budgets and administrative matters, Development, Social and Humanitarian Division in Yemen Mission to the UN (responsible for 5^th committee, 2^nd Committee, 3^rd Committee and Election Officer), Head of Yemen delegation to many international conferences and formal and informal negotiations.
• 2009 - 2014 - Diplomat in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Member of Minister office, Head of the Horn of Africa Division, Europe Department, and international organizations).
• 2008 -2013 - Lecturer at the Future University and the University of Modern Science (Public Finance, Public Reform, Business Management and Public Policy and Administration) (Academic Position)
• 2007-2009- Head of the Business Organizing and Development at Alrwaishan group (Private Sector)
• 2001 – 2005 - Financial and administration officer at ALMithaly CO. For Building 

• 1982 – 2002: Foreign Service of The Bahamas
• 2016 – 2021: Director General of the Foreign Service

• 2016-2021: Counsellor, Mission of Poland to the United Nations, Administrative and Budgetary Committee of the General Assembly (Fifth Committee), Vice-Chair for UNGA 75^th

• 2019-2021: member of the United Nations Committee on Contributions

• 2017-2018: Vice-Chair of the United Nations Committee on Information (49^th and 50^th sessions, acting Chair for 49^th Session)

• 2017-2018: delegate of Poland to 57^th and 58^th sessions of the Committee for Programme and Coordination

• 2017-2018: delegate of Poland to Intergovernmental Negotiations for Security Council Reform

• 2017-2018: delegate of Poland to negotiations on Revitalization of the work of the General Assembly

• 2018-2019: in charge of European files during Poland’s non-permanent membership in the Security Council

• 2011-2016: Bread of Life Foundation (NGO combating social exclusion and homelessness), head of resource mobilisation public relations

• 2009-2011 Warsaw City Hall, public information and NGO policy

• 2007-2009 KARTA Center Foundation for Reconciliation in Central Europe (NGO), research fellow

• 2005-2006 Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland, Diplomatic Academy, International Legal Review editorial staff

• 2000-2005 Young&Rubicam, multimedia and communication campaigns design

A career diplomat, who previously worked in Indian Mission in Moscow and Houston, he has an extensive administrative and budgetary experience working in India and abroad. He was part of the core diplomatic team in Moscow, which concluded multiple path breaking agreements in trade, technology, culture, emergency & disaster management, defense, nuclear, and space cooperation. In addition, he was closely associated with successful organization of Indian leaderships’ visit to G20, and BRICS.  In Houston, he developed extensive bridges with business community, chambers of commerce, industries, universities and half a million strong Indian diaspora.  During this period, the India-Texas bilateral trade grew over US$10 billion. Later, during COVID-19 pandemic period, he headed India’s largest Passport Office in Delhi and processing over a million passport cases.

January 2019 to date: ACABQ Member

•  Participate with the other 20 colleagues to perform the Committee main functions:
• to examine and report on the budget submitted by the Secretary-General to the General Assembly;
• to advise the General Assembly concerning any administrative and budgetary matters referred to it;
• to examine on behalf of the General Assembly the administrative budgets of specialized agencies and proposals for financial arrangements with such agencies;
• to consider and report to the General Assembly on the auditors' reports on the accounts of the United Nations and of the specialized agencies.

• Director for Africa and Middle East Department, Executive Secretary, National Commission on Governance, APRM (October 2016 – December 2018).
• Directed political, defense, and security policy across Africa and the Middle East, enhancing regional stability and cooperation.
• Led the promotion of cooperation between Benin and the Islamic Cooperation Organization, strengthening international relations.
• Oversaw the monitoring of activities of key Islamic financial organizations, fostering economic development in Benin.
• Implemented national policies for regional and sub-regional integration, promoting economic and political collaboration.
• Championed the implementation of NEPAD and the African Peer Review Mechanism, advancing governance and development.
• Monitored security situations and conflicts in Africa, contributing to peacekeeping strategies and interventions.
• Consul-General of Benin in New York (March 2015 - September 2016)
• Managed diplomatic and consular operations across 48 US states, expanding Benin's diplomatic reach and influence.
• Facilitated biometric registration and electoral participation for Beninese abroad, ensuring democratic engagement.
• Developed cultural and trade promotion strategies, increasing Benin's visibility and economic interactions in the US.
• Negotiated partnerships for health and education, enhancing social infrastructure in Benin with international support.
• Second Counselor at the Permanent Mission of Benin to the United Nations (August 2008 - December 2014)
• Led negotiations on administrative and budgetary issues, advocating for equitable resource distribution within the UN.
• Represented Francophonie interests, promoting multilingualism and cultural diversity in UN resolutions.
• Coordinated African Group's stance on peacekeeping, influencing global peacekeeping policies and practices.

• United Nations System Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Issues Committee Member (2019-present)

• United Nations Human Rights Council Office, OHCHR, UNOG, Geneva (2013-2015)

• Ministry of External Relations of the Republic of Angola
• Permanent Mission of Angola to the United Nations, New York, USA
• Minister Counsellor (2021)
• Counsellor (2016-2018)
• Permanent Mission of Angola, Geneva, Switzerland
• First Secretary - responsible for Political Affairs and Human Rights (2011-2013)
• Third Secretary - responsible for Economic and Trade Affairs and WTO, WIPO, UNCTAD issues (2007-2011)
• Ministry of External Relations, Luanda, Angola
• Third Secretary - responsible for Economic Affairs, ACP/European Union Economic Partnership Agreement between EU countries and ACP Countries (2002-2006)
• Angolan Embassy, Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Officer/Accountant at the Finances and Administrative Sector

• Mission of Lithuania to the United Nations, New York (2017-2021) Representative at First Committee (disarmament and non-proliferation) and Fifth Committee (Administrative and budgetary matters)

• European Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Vilnius (2014–2017) Coordination of national positions of Lithuania on the EU Enlargement policy and its implementation. Bilateral relations with Western Balkan countries and Turkey.

• Permanent Mission of Lithuania to the European Union, Brussels (2011–2014) Responsible for the issues related to EU Enlargement policy and its implementation, as well as relations with Turkey and Western Balkan countries. Work during the Lithuanian Presidency of the EU Council (Second half of 2013).

• European Union Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Vilnius (2008–2011) Preparatory work for the Lithuanian Presidency of the EU Council: budgetary and human resource management issues. EU general and institutional affairs.

Private Sector

• Project manager, team leader (2004–2008) - Work at a private company creating and installing festive city and building illuminations

• Budgetary and financial expert in New York, Geneva and Brussels.
• Head of Division at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Berlin.

• 2020 – Present:  Member of the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions of the United Nations (ACABQ)

• 2008 – 2020:  Minister Counsellor, Permanent Mission of the Dominican Republic to The United Nations, and representative to the Fifth Committee of the United Nations General Assembly

• 2000-2008:  Counsellor, Permanent Mission of the Dominican Republic to the United Nations, and representative to the Fifth Committee of the United Nations General Assembly

• 1999-2000:  First Secretary, Permanent Mission of the Dominican Republic to the United Nations, and representative to the Fifth Committee of the United Nations General Assembly

• Joined the Brazilian Foreign Service in 2006 and dedicated most of her career to UN matters, both in Brasilia and while posted abroad. 
• Served at the Brazilian Mission to the United Nations in New York (2012-2016) and at the Consulate-General of Brazil in Shanghai (2016-2018).
• In New York, she was a Fifth Committee delegate and served as Vice-Chair of the Fifth Committee during the 67th session of the General Assembly. She also worked as an advisor on development issues in the office of the 69th President of the General Assembly.
• Was a delegate to the Committee on Programme and Coordination on its 60^th, 59^th, 54^th and 53^rd sessions.

• 2018-2022: Counsellor, Embassy of Italy in Brazil, Brasilia.
• 2016-2018: Counsellor, Cabinet of the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Rome.”
• 2015-2016: Ecole Nationale d’Administration. Training of European Member States senior officials on the management of the EU Presidency.
• 2015: Secretary of the Inter-ministerial Committee responsible for the approval of the programming and budget of the Italian Cooperation, Rome
• 2010-2014: Alternate delegate for Italy, Permanent Representatives Committee (COREPER I), Brussels. In 2014 Chair of the preparatory working group of COREPER I.
• 2007-2010: Head of the Political and Press Section, Embassy of Italy in Lebanon, Beirut.
• 2005–2006: Training of European Member States officials on the EU budget negotiation process (EU Twinning project).
• 2004-2007: Deputy Head of Unit (EU budget, financial and sectoral issues), Italian MFA, Rome.
• 2002-2003: Junior Expert, European Commission Delegation to Tunisia, Tunis
• 2001-2002: UNV – Human Rights Specialist, UNDP Brazil Country Office, Brasilia
• 1998-1999: Military Service, Italian Air Force.

• 2019-2022: Counsellor and Director of Policy Analysis Division, Dept. of Arms Control and Disarmament, MFA, China
• 2015-2019: Counsellor, Permanent Mission of China to UN Office in Geneva and other International Organizations in Switzerland
• 2012-2015: Deputy Director of Political Military Division, Dept. of Arms Control and Disarmament, MFA, China
• 2010-2012: Chief of Political Section, Chinese Embassy in Ghana
• 2009-2010: Second Secretary, Dept. of Arms Control and Disarmament, MFA, China
• 2005-2008: Chief of Political Section, Chinese Embassy in the Philippines
• 1998-2000: Attaché, Permanent Mission of China to UN Office in Vienna

20 years of work experience in dealing with international organizations, including 16 years on administrative and budgetary issues (management, oversight, governance, finance and human resources). Participated in numerous meetings in the UN (General Assembly Fifth Committee, ECOSOC, UNCC, ECE), its Funds and Programmes (UNDP, UNICEF, UNEP, UNFPA), its Special Agencies (WHO, ILO, WIPO, WMO, ITU, UNIDO, UPU) and other international organisations (Council of Europe, OECD, OPCW).

• Member of the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ). (2018-present). Vice-Chair (2019-2020)
• Counsellor, Permanent Mission of Paraguay to the United Nations. NY. (2011-2017)
• Technical Advisor to the Vice President and President of Paraguay. (2008-2011)
• Consultant, Inter-American Development Bank. IDB /CISNI. (2006-2007)
• Minister-Executive Secretary, Ministry of Planning for Economic and Social Development (STP). (2004-2005) (First woman Minister)
• Technical Coordinator for International Cooperation Reform Program. USAID/ARD. (2001-2003)

• Member of the U.N. Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) (January 2021-December 2023)

• Representative of Uganda to the U.N. General Assembly Administrative and Budgetary Committee (Fifth Committee), Permanent Mission of the Republic of Uganda to the United Nations, New York-USA (2014-2020)

• Head of Division, Europe Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (July 2012- October 2014) 

• Accounting Officer/First Secretary/Political Officer Uganda High Commission, Kigali, Rwanda (2008-2012)

• Desk Officer Rwanda/Burundi/ DRC/Sudan/IGAD Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2004-2007)

• Project Manager, Lutheran World Relief Funded Program on HIV/AIDS Mukono and Kayunga Districts, Uganda (2003-2004)

• Volunteer Uganda National NGO Forum (2001- 2002)

Work assignments

• Budget preparation, Project implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
• Supervisory role over five (05) staff, 100 volunteers.
• Secretary to Board of Directors and Donors meetings.
• Designed the startup of microfinance groups and the disbursement of relief such as medicine and food to over 1200 HIV affected persons in Kayunga and Mukono Districts in Uganda.
• Preparation of Information Communication and Training materials for both the microfinance and HIV training components of the project and continuously analyse training needs for staff, volunteers, and ensured the acquisition of the skills.
• Border Demarcation program under COMESA
• Member Refugee eligibility Committee
• Participant EU – ACP negotiations
• Election Monitoring and reporting (various countries) in the Greatlakes and East Africa under COMESA.
• Chair of the Africa Group during the 73rd Session of the U.N. General Assembly
• Vice-Chair of the Africa Group during the 72nd Session of the U.N. General Assembly
• Chair/coordinator of the African group 73rd

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan

2023 – Present:  Member of the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions of the United Nations (ACABQ)

United Nations - 2019 to 2022

- Retiree, Consultant

• Serve as Chair and member of Boards of Inquiry - 
• Conduct management reviews 
• Support United Nations training and development activities – SMART and ETHOS 
• Provide mentoring services

United Nations - 1981 to 2018

- Director, Mission Support, United Nations Mission in South Sudan - UNMISS 2013 to 2018

- Chief, Mission Support, United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan – UNAMA 2009 to 2013

- Chief, Administrative Services, United Nations Mission in Liberia – UNMIL 2005 to 2009

- Security Transition Coordinator, United Nations Department of Safety and Security – DSS 2004 to 2005 

- Presiding Officer, Joint Appeals Board 2003 to 2004 

- Senior Officer, Office of Human Resource Management 2001 to 2003 

- Chief of Office, Office of the Iraq Program - OIP 1997 to 2001 

OTHER ROLES WITH THE UNITED NATIONS

- Special Assistant to Senior United Nations Officials, Senior Administrative Officer, Conference Services Officer, Social Affairs Officer, Consultant 1981-1998

• August 2004:       Joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT), Republic of Korea                                                      Deputy Director, United Nations Division, MOFAT

• June 2010:           Second Secretary, Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Korea to the UNESCO

• December 2012:  Counsellor, Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the State of Kuwait

• March 2015:         Secondment to the Office of Secretary for Speeches and Records, Office of the President

• February 2017:     First Secretary, Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea to the UN

• February 2019:     Advisor to the Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)

• August 2020:        Director, Public Diplomacy Division, MOFA

• April 2023:            Counsellor, Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea to the UN