Tomoko
Other - Japan - iCEO #86954

Experience

Promoter of sustainable development+gender equality. Senior-level experience for over 20 years at 4 UN agencies in Africa+Asia. Strategic partnership building, effective advocacy, good political acumen are key strengths. A people-centered leader. Celebrate diversity as a source of creativity+collective strength. Senior experience in policy/strategy development, planning and financial management.

Major Achievements

Effectively dealt with a mirage of complex issues and engaged with a wide range of governmental and non-governmental partners, stakeholders and organizations who had diverse political and economic vested interests. The partners I interacted with include high-level policy makers, multi/bi-lateral development partners as well as private sector leaders. I was able to create allies with those who have diverse sometimes conflicting vested interests; generating positive dynamics among them; and strategically positioning the organization I represented for its enhanced influence and impact. I led various multi-functional/inter-disciplinary thematic teams at global/regional/country levels from a small team of 15 staff located in a country office to a large team of 900 staff members located in 20 countries. Each time, I succeeded in strengthening the organizational performance, enlarging the portfolio in size and scope, widening the partnership base, and enhancing its influence and impact. Through the experience and learning, I have become a solution-oriented leader with a high level of accountability and integrity who leads by example, and who can inspire others, foster collaboration, and provoke innovation.

Industry Sector Competencies

Public Sector

UN system and NGO sector

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO or Executive-level Director of International NGOs

Sector: international development and human rights, gender equality and women empowerment

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time, part time, coaching on demand

Prefered Locations: United Kingdom

Additional Professional Interests

Operational coaching on demand

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

Ethiopia

Japan

Kenya

Thailand

Zambia

Operational Competencies

DEI strategy (Professional)

Business development (Professional)