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David Clarke

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Summary

David is a manager and a public policy expert with extensive experience and a proven track record in leadership, strategy, policy design, delivery, implementation and evaluation in international development. David has thirty years of experience working in this field with an extensive global network of colleagues, partners, and clients. David has an in-depth understanding of international development clients and markets from three perspectives: a senior official and advisor to policymakers working with consulting firms, a technical specialist, and a business owner and director of consulting.

Resourceful Director of Consulting with a proven background in leading consulting teams to deliver high-impact solutions. Successfully managed diverse projects, driving process improvements and client satisfaction. Demonstrated ability in strategic planning and stakeholder engagement.

Offering a strong background in strategic planning and a keen ability to analyze complex problems and deliver tailored solutions in a consulting environment. Bring analytical thinking and project management skills that can be quickly adapted and applied to consulting scenarios. Ready to use and develop strategic planning and project management skills in the Director of consulting role.

Director of Consulting with a proven track record of success leading and growing organizations. Strong background in strategic planning, financial management and team development. Skilled in identifying opportunities and implementing practical business strategies, and committed to staying informed about the latest trends, technologies, and best practices.

Developed critical thinking and strategic planning skills in a high-paced consulting environment, now seeking to transition into a new field. Proven ability to understand and address complex client needs, delivering tailored solutions and achieving measurable outcomes. I want to leverage these transferable skills in a dynamic and innovative new role.

A persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations, I am skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication. I have a good understanding of business principles, project management, and team leadership. I am collaborative and have a strong work ethic.

Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.

Personable and strategic leader with an aptitude for driving project success and client satisfaction. Adept at understanding client needs and delivering tailored consulting solutions. Committed to leveraging these strengths to achieve impactful results and foster long-term client relationships.

Experienced with project leadership, strategic planning, and team management. Utilizes a client-centric approach to deliver tailored consulting solutions. Track record of enhancing operational efficiency and fostering strong client relationships.

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in international development and talent for navigating challenges. Bring strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and a results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals. Director of Consulting with a proven track record of success leading and growing organizations. Strong background in strategic planning, financial management and team development. Skilled in identifying opportunities and implementing practical business strategies, and committed to staying informed about the latest trends, technologies, and best practices. Top-notch Director of Consulting with a proven track record of success leading and growing organizations. Strong background in strategic planning, financial management and team development. Skilled in identifying opportunities and implementing practical business strategies, and committed to staying informed about the latest trends, technologies, and best practices. Top-notch Director of consulting with a proven track record of success leading and growing organizations. Strong background in strategic planning, financial management and team development. Skilled in identifying opportunities and implementing practical business strategies, and committed to staying informed about the latest trends, technologies, and best practices.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Leader

World Health Organization
01.2015 - Current
  • Managing and setting strategic priorities for the WHO health systems governance team
  • Providing technical leadership
  • Carrying out research and preparing policy advice for member states
  • Drafting normative products
  • Building and maintaining relationships within WHO and with senior leaders in our member states
  • Fundraising
  • Recruiting, leading, coaching, and mentoring WHO staff and consultants
  • Overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of projects
  • Communicating and collaborating with external partners
  • Ensuring that the team's work meets expected quality standards, and is delivered within required timeframes and budgets

Senior Advisor

01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Implementing the Oranga Tamariki Action Plan to improve inter-agency coordination between six government agencies to improve services for vulnerable children and their families
  • Reported to the board of six public service chief executives and the Minister of Children
  • Stakeholder and issue analysis
  • Interagency information sharing and design and negotiate the implementation of innovative solutions with six government agencies and the NZ Privacy Commissioner's office

Director of Consulting

Allen and Clarke
01.2000 - 01.2014
  • Company Overview: A New Zealand public policy consulting firm
  • Worked with other members of the Allen and Clarke senior management team (SMT) to set and execute corporate strategy
  • Leading the firm's business development and successfully growing the firm's client base domestically and internationally
  • Devising and executing strategies to identify new opportunities, markets, and clients
  • Building and maintaining relationships with existing and potential clients
  • Product development and working to 'productise' the firm's services
  • Leading, coaching, and mentoring staff and consultants
  • Overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of projects
  • Carrying out project reviews and reporting to clients
  • Growing the firm's monitoring evaluation work portfolio with one major project for the Australian government
  • A New Zealand public policy consulting firm
  • Co-founded a New Zealand public policy consulting firm called Allen and Clarke
  • Helped grow from a two-person partnership at its inception to a successful consultancy company with three partners, forty staff members, and a roster of trusted independent expert consultants

Public Servant

01.1989 - 01.2000
  • Working on public policy and public sector reform in the 1990s
  • Advisory work and work on law and policy (working on all stages of the policy cycle stages)
  • Working on governance design and advice (sector wider and organisational governance)
  • Advised Ministers and the Prime Minister
  • Worked with foreign affairs officials on treaty negotiations
  • Advised parliamentarians on legislative change
  • Set up and supported complex public inquiry processes

Education

Master of Laws degree - Honours

Victoria University
Wellington, New Zealand
01.1995

Bachelors degree - Law

University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand
01.1989

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Mentoring
  • Analysis and critical thinking
  • Problem-solving and decision-making
  • Policy analysis
  • Political economy analysis
  • Stakeholder engagement and management
  • Cultural competence
  • Project management
  • Change management and innovation
  • Business innovation
  • Implementing new processes
  • Ideas
  • Services
  • Products
  • Organizational Strategy and management
  • Commercial acumen
  • Organizational development
  • Data analytics
  • Industry expertise
  • Proposal writing
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Relationship and team building
  • Leadership and people development
  • Excellent communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Analytical and critical thinker
  • Decision-making
  • Client relationship building
  • Planning and coordination
  • Management team leadership
  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Effective communicator and public speaker

Languages

English
French

Countryexperience

  • Afghanistan
  • Australia
  • Cambodia
  • Cayman Islands
  • Cook Islands
  • Eritrea
  • Egypt
  • Fiji
  • Guyana
  • Kenya
  • Kiribati
  • Kosovo
  • India
  • Iran
  • Malawi
  • New Zealand
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Philippines
  • Qatar
  • Solomon Islands
  • South Africa
  • Switzerland
  • Tanzania
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Tonga
  • Tunisia
  • Tuvalu
  • Uganda
  • Vanuatu
  • Western Samoa
  • Zambia

Expertise

David is a manager and a public policy expert with extensive experience and a proven track record in leadership, strategy, policy design, delivery, implementation and evaluation in international development., 30, senior official and advisor to policymakers working with consulting firms, technical specialist, business owner and director of consulting

Phone - Cell

+41 79 430 0891

Personal Information

Nationality: New Zealand British

Key Clients

  • CARICOM
  • Commonwealth Secretariat
  • Inter-American Development Bank
  • New Zealand Aid Agency
  • Secretariat of Pacific Communities
  • UNICEF
  • UN mission in Kosovo
  • USAID
  • World Bank

Timeline

Team Leader

World Health Organization
01.2015 - Current

Senior Advisor

01.2014 - 01.2015

Director of Consulting

Allen and Clarke
01.2000 - 01.2014

Public Servant

01.1989 - 01.2000

Master of Laws degree - Honours

Victoria University

Bachelors degree - Law

University of Canterbury
David Clarke