Team
- Committed and curious: People and social issues interest us. We are committed to them. This interest is our strength and guides us as a team in our daily work for our clients.
- Open and honest: We are open-minded. At the same time, we have critical minds and a constructive attitude.
- Agile and flexible: We work together as a permamant team in different roles and different processes. This is why we are adaptable and open to change.
- Diverse and international: We work on assignments in all continents. Tbilisi, Accra, Rome... nowhere is too far away for us. The same naturally applies to our Swiss clients – whether they are in Nyon, Arbon or Melide.
Consultant, MA International Relations
Raphaela Kübler
E-Mail+41 44 368 58 51
Education
MA in International Relations, Graduate Institute GenevaBA in Political Economy, University of Lucerne
Abroad
South Africa, Zambia, Hong KongLanguages
German, English, French
Partner, Dr. phil.-nat.
Franziska Schmid
E-Mail+41 44 368 58 56
Education
Dr. phil.-nat., diploma in Geography, University of BerneCertificate 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
Partner, MSc
Magali Bernard
E-Mail+41 44 368 58 50
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:
institutional and capacity assessment; project / programme design and management; strategic planning and strategy development; evaluation of projects, programmes, public policies, strategies and institutions; mentoring institutions on quality assurance; facilitation of workshops and experts group meetings.
Languages
French, English, German
Managing Director, Partner, Consultant, Trainer and Facilitator
Carsten Schulz
E-Mail+41 44 368 58 54
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
Partner, M. A. in Geography
Dieter Zürcher
E-Mail+41 44 368 58 55
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
Administration, accounting
Dragana Matic
E-Mail+41 44 368 58 52
Fields of activity
Administration, accounting
Working experience
USA, Canada
Languages
German, English, Serbian
Partner, Agronomist and Biologist
Niels Rump
E-Mail+41 44 368 58 53
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
