I am a Public Employment Service EURES Adviser since 1994
Long-term (35+ year) experience in sustainable economic development, climate change, environment in different economic sectors as an institutional development, strategic planning, capacity development, and knowledge management and communication expert in programmes and projects in Asia, Africa and Caribbean. Working in multi-disciplinary teams and for international organisations (ADB, UNICEF, UNDP, FAO, UNESCO, AU-NEPAD, IFAD-BSF, UNESCO-IHE, DFID, EC-DG-DEVCO/DG-INTPA, ACP-CTA, CAREC Institute), government and research institutions, universities, NGOs, private sector and (inter)national networks in Asia, Africa, Caribbean and Pacific.
In last two decades advising government institutions, international organisations and civil society organizations and networks in Asia/Pacific and Africa on institutional development, strategic and business planning, capacity development, knowledge and information management, communication, partnerships, use of ICTs, and innovation in different socio-economic sectors.
I have worked with international networks, NGOs, community-based organizations and local communities in the broader context of sustainable development with a focus on poverty reduction, gender equality, sustainable livelihoods, life-long learning, health and education. Before 2000 specifically focused on research and management of fisheries in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean.
For more information on my projects see: https://nl.linkedin.com/in/ruudcrul
Interested in job creation and private sector development
SkillLab is an impact business from Amsterdam. Together with our partners, we empower people to turn their skills into careers. Our Solution uses artificial intelligence to help people explore, capture, and express their skills. This enables our partners to better understand their clients and connect them to relevant careers and education.
SkillLab is also the technical partner of the UN High Level Champions for Global Climate Action in supporting the workforce transition to a green economy through Just Skills Hub at the United Nations Climate Change Conference - COP26.
We are looking for partners to join us to ensure that the green transition is inclusive and offers everyone a pathway to employment.