Andrew Oliver-Smith

Country Representative , Red Cross, NGO

Kampala, Uganda

A result-orientated, impact-driven humanitarian with over 20 years of technical, programme and partnership management support in Asia & Africa. Technical focus on resilience, disaster risk reduction and disaster preparedness (incl. forecast-based action).

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Area of Expertise:
  • Disaster, Aid, Emergencies, Relief
  • Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
Professional Experience:

Country Representative (Red Cross) in Uganda 2021 to date
Disaster Preparedness Delegate (Red Cross) in Malawi 2018-2020
Country Manager (Red Cross) in Zimbabwe 2013-2018
WASH Delegate (Red Cross) in Kenya 2011-2013
Disaster Preparedness / Risk Reduction Delegate (Red Cross) in Cambodia 2005-2010
Consultant with IFRC, Danish Red Cross, CARE, ZOA 2002-2004 & 2011 in Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Sri Lanka & Mozambique
Disaster Preparedness Coordinator / Head of Base (Action Against Hunger) in Cambodia 1998-2002

Education:

Masters w/ distinction: Engineering for Development (UK)

Available for:

  • Consulting assignments
  • Job opportunities
  • Being headhunted – make me an offer

Years of Experience:

More than 20 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English, Khmer

Nationality:

United Kingdom