Summary of Professional Experience for Mr. Jørgen Skytte Jensen
Nov.2012 - Jan. 2013 - Denmark - CARE USA, Knowledge Management Consultant
Development of Concept Proposal for a CARE International Centre of Expertise on Sexual, Reproductive and Maternal Health. Particular focus on staffing requirements, governance structure and funding mechanisms/ business planning. |
Oct.-Nov. 2012 - Denmark - Ministry of Energy and Climate Change, Change Management Consultant
Coaching of management team and facilitation of team-day for all staff (32 pax) with the purpose to enhance synergy and cooperation between four professional teams (4 x 8 pax), and provide greater clarity on priority tasks and individual competencies and skills, which allows for the establishment of new (demand driven) multidisciplinary teams. |
Sept.-Dec. 2012 - Denmark - IBIS (INGO), Organisational Development Consultant
Review of IBIS’ Organisational Performance System (OPS). Review and revise OPS formats, procedures and process guidelines. Development of online survey and conduct interviews with staff in 8 country offices (via skype) and head office. Particular focus on strengthening the OPS’ upwards/ downwards performance and results-based management as well as procedures for organisational learning. |
July-Sept. 2012 - Denmark - CARE Denmark, Organisational Development Consultant
Development of Business Plan for CARE International Centre of Expertise - Poverty, Environment and Climate Change Network (PECCN). Particular focus on visioning, outcomes, learning and knowledge management strategy, resources mobilisation and funding strategy, as well as organisational development, management set-up and requirements for staff skills and competencies at the PECCN Secretariat. |
April-June 2012 - Afghanistan - Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Programme Design Consultant
Formulation of Programme Document for the Danish funded Education Sector Programme in Afghanistan Phase II. In close cooperation with the Ministry of Education and other donors providing budget support to the education sector in Afghanistan prepared the Programme Document based on the sector budget support modality. |
March- May 2012 - Denmark - CARE International, Knowledge Management Consultant
Review/evaluation of CARE International Centre of Expertise - Poverty, Environment and Climate Change Network (PECCN) and CI’s Learning And Knowledge Management Strategy. Assessment of the first year of PECCN implementation with recommendations for improvement and strengthening of the learning approach and Centre of Expertise. Use of questionnaires and interview techniques for assessment in CARE International member organisations and Country Offices. |
Jan-Feb. 2012 - Denmark - Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Organisational capacity assessment of the Danish NGO Danish Association of the Physically Disabled (DHF). The capacity assessment forms part of a greater appraisal of the organisation and their application to Danida for a programme contract agreement.
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Oct.-Dec. 2011 - Vietnam - Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Capacity Development Consultant
Final review of capacity development achievements and outcomes within the Capacity Development Support component of the environment sector programme (DCE) in Vietnam 2007-2011. Findings and conclusions of the review provide inputs to the final Completion Report of the programme. |
Aug.-Oct. 2011 - Tanzania - Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Change Management Consultant
Joint donor and government of Tanzania review and appraisal of Public Financial Management Reform Programme (PFMRP) phase iv. Assessment and review of organisational change management capacity, capacity development and institutional sustainability of the current PFMRP phase iii and proposed phase iv. Change management advisory support to technical working group assessing change management and cross-cutting interventions and activities. |
May-June 2011 Bolivia, Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Capacity Assessment Consultant
Appraisal of proposal for Extension of Environment Programme Support to Bolivia (2012-2013). Particular focus on: institutional and human capacity to manage and implement programme components, capacity development, sustainability and aid effectiveness. |
April-June + Aug.-Oct. 2011 Denmark, Ministry of Energy an Climate Change - Change Management Consultant
Change management advisory support to Department of Climate Change at Danish Ministry of Energy and Climate Change. Carried out MBTI (JTI) personality analyses on all staff (20) including individual feed-back, implemented and facilitated team day for all staff with focus on personality types (JTI), interpersonal communication and organisation preferences and challenges. Ad hoc coaching of internal change management team in task organisation, distribution and monitoring.
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Feb.-June 2011 Vietnam, One UN-Vietnam (RCO) - Senior HR Consultant
As part of the next One UN Plan (UNDAF) 2012-2016 carried out a review of human capacities within UN agencies in Vietnam including a baseline report of the human resource profile for the One UN as of 2011. The assignment included development and implementation of an online assessment survey. 17 individual UN agency reports (HR Profile overview) and a One UN HR Capacity Review Report. 720 staff participated in the survey.
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April 2011 Vietnam, UNICEF - Senior HR Consultant
In conjunction with UNICEF’s transition towards a new five year development programme in Viet Nam prepared a HR Strategy to support an internal restructuring and human resources management process.
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Feb. 2011 - ongoing Denmark, Copenhagen Business School - Tutor
Tutoring and supervising undergraduate students’ third year project assignments.
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Jan.-May 2011 Denmark, MVH Consult (Danida) - Senior Consultant
Technical support to the review of guidelines and application forms for middle sized Danish NGOs applying for a programme framework with the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (HUC).
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Nov.2010 - ongoing Denmark, Danish Association of Lawyers & Economists - Mentor
Member of DJOEF Mentor Team. Mentor for managers and leaders in public institutions, private sector and business leaders. 2-3 mentees per year.
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Dec.2010 Denmark, 3F - Danish Trade Union - Trainer
Implementation of training workshop on development impact assessments for project staff, regional offices and head quarters staff.
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Nov. 2010 Denmark, Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Trainer
2 x 1 day workshop on “Monitoring and Evaluation - How to ensure accountability and promote learning”. Danida’s Workshop for Regional Organisations Promoting Gender Equality in Africa.
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Aug.-Oct. 2010 Denmark and Kenya, Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Capacity Assessment Consultant
Appraisal and capacity assessment of the Danish NGO “Organisation for Sustainable Energy” (OVE). In relation to OVE’s application to the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a programme framework agreement carry out an organisational capacity assessment of OVE’s main office in Denmark and an appraisal of project activities in Kenya.
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July – Sept. 2010 Denmark, Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Capacity Assessment Consultant
Capacity assessment of the Danish NGO “AC International Child Support”. In relation to AC’s application to the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a programme framework agreement carry out an organisational capacity assessment of AC’s main office in Denmark as well as a desk appraisal of project activities in Bolivia and Nepal.
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Aug.2009 – ongoing (July 2011) Vietnam, Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Institutional and Human Resources Development Consultant
Results-Based M&E and Baseline Study for the National Target Programme to Respond to Climate Change (NTP-RCC). Duties include mapping of institutional capacity (Readiness Assessment), mandates, HR, budgets of relevant ministries (MPI, MARD, MONRE) and Provinces (Ben Tre, Quang Nam), identification of existing relevant indicators, preparation of programme outcome indicators, review of baseline indicators, framework for institutional sustainability and capacity development requirements within the Ministry of Environment, the Standing Office for Climate Change and other key Government agencies.
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Apr.-May 2010 Bolivia, Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Institutional Development Consultant
Appraisal of the Danish Support Programme to Agriculture and Private Sector Development in Bolivia (2011-2015). Assessment of Component Description Documents, programme management modality including budget support and SWAp designs, national institutional capacities to implement the programme and overall sustainability.
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Feb.-Apr. 2010 Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua, VNG International Holland - Consultant
LOGO South VNG Association Capacity Building Programme for Central America. Review and assessment of progress made by the three Central American umbrella municipal organisations ANAM, COMURES and AMUNIC 2007-2010. Brief organisational assessment, assessment of financial sustainability, aid effectiveness and capacities for municipal service delivery.
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Oct.2009 – Jan. 2010 Afghanistan, Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Consultant
Appraisal of Danish Support Programme to Education in Afghanistan. According to Danida Aid Management Guidelines provide quality check of the content and modalities of the proposed support programme. Particular emphasis on organisational capacity assessment in the Ministry of Education
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Aug. – Dec. 2009 Vietnam, UNDP Vietnam - ST Quality Assurance Adviser
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) – Public Administration Reform (PAR) – MARD Macro Management Ministry Project funded by UNDP and the Dutch Government. Duties: Provide technical advisory support and quality assurance on all activities related to the current process of change management support by the project. Preparation and advisory support to the development of a Macro Management Model for MARD including a Functional analysis of existing structures, work processes, management and leadership culture, capacity assessment (skills/knowledge/ attitude), decentralisation, deregulation and outsourcing of service delivery.
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Aug.09 – Nov.09 Guatemala and Honduras, Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Review Consultant
Technical Review of the Danish NGO RCT – Rehabilitation and Research Centre for Torture Victims. Areas of responsibility includes: Review of RCT’s internal organisational management and aid effectiveness, partner relations and capacity development approaches, and compliance with Danida’s Strategy for Civil Society
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May-June 2009 Vietnam, One UN (UNESCO) Facilitator / Consultant
Preparation of strategy paper for the One UN PCG 8 on Sustainable Development. Facilitation of workshop and drafting of Strategy Paper for enhanced coordination, harmonisation and alignment with the National Agenda 21 Strategy and the Draft One UN Plan.
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April09 – June 09 Honduras, Nicaragua and Guatemala, Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Review / Appraisal Consultant
Review cum Appraisal of the Danish Labour Union 3F‘s regional program in Central America including an assessment of counterpart organisations in three countries (Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras). Review and assessment of results and outcomes, M&E framework and approach, 3F’s program management, capabilities and overall performance. Further, appraisal and feasibility assessment of a new program proposal covering a two-year extension period.
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Aug.08 – Feb.09 Vietnam, Prosperity Initiative (UK-NGO) - Community Interest Company (CIC) - Organisational Development Advisor and Acting HR Manager
Organisational development adviser/consultant to PI. PI is a UK based and newly registered NGO in Vietnam working with value chain and market driven approaches to poverty reduction. Main sectors include bamboo, tourism, tea and coconut. Tasks included: - preparation of organisational development and change management framework for PI Vietnam including changes in organisational structure, work processes and leadership; support to the day-to-day organisational management in areas of HR development and management, performance management, and leadership development including support to PI’s Executive Management Team and Board of Directors. Core funding from SDC, IFC, AusAID, Irish Aid and Oxfam Hong Kong
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May.06 - Aug.08 Australia, Tanzania, Malaysia and Central America, GHD Pty. Ltd (Hassall & Associates Int.) - Manager of Development Impact Group (DIG) and Senior Consultant
The DIG is designed to contribute to the continuous improvement of GHD Hassall’s development impact through management of strategic knowledge and learning. Tasks comprise organisation and management of research on current development issues such as aid effectiveness. M&E techniques, capacity development, change management, gender and grant management. Other relevant consultancy assignments:
§ Tanzania. Capacity Development Proposal for Climate Change Unit in the Ministry of Environment, Danida, May08
§ Malaysia. Preparation of a five-year Strategic and Institutional Development Plan for biodiversity mainstreaming in the Ministry of Environment. Technical advisory support to an Intra-Institutional Task Force responsible for the preparation of the institutional assessment and development strategy. Danida, Aug.07-July08
§ Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras. Review cum Appraisal of the Danish Labour Union 3F‘s regional program in Central America including 19 counterpart organisations in three countries. Danida, Jan.-Feb.07
§ Guatemala. Review and advisory support to long-term Institutional Strengthening Plan for the Ministry of Environment including an assessment of the Ministry’s human, financial and technical capacity. IDB, Jun.-Jul.06
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Jul.03 - Apr.06 Denmark, Central America, Bolivia and Mozambique, Grontmij (Carl Bro) - Senior Consultant
Working primarily in the areas of organisational and human resource development, training and capacity development in public sector institutions and NGOs. Relevant consultancy assignments:
§ Denmark: Training Course Manager. Training Programme for 20 unemployed Graduates in “Innovation and Project Development”. Through a tailored training course including 10 weeks of skills development in Carl Bro and 12 weeks on-the-job training in an innovative enterprise, the objective of the training programme is to upgrade the participants personally and professionally for job opportunities within innovation and project development. Carried out personality tests, training in curricula development, career planning and approaches for managing teams in innovation – ‘the HRM dimension to innovation. Responsible for training approach and organisation, hiring of external lecturers and guest speakers, day-to-day management and facilitation of training programme. Client: Job Centres of Copenhagen County
§ Denmark: Trainer at Organisational Change Management Courses. Carried out training “Approaches to Operational Change Management” for course participants from Africa and Asia working on Danida supported Sector Programmes. Danida Fellowship Centre 2003-05
§ Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala. Review cum Appraisal of the Danish Labour Union LO-FTF Council’s Program in Central America. Review and assessment of overall program performance, deliverables (accountability), effects and changes (effectiveness), management and organisation (sustainability). Danida, Jun.-Jul.05
§ El Salvador. Institutional capacity assessment of the Central American Institute for Environment and Development CCAD. Preparation of Institutional Strengthening Component Description Document. Danida (Sida), Feb.-Mar.05
§ Bolivia. Implementation of Training Needs Assessment and preparation of Training Plan for managers and technical staff in the Ministry of Works and one selected pilot Municipality. Training activities comprise solid and hazardous waste management. Danida Aug.04
§ Mozambique. Review cum Feasibility Study of the Integrated Coastal Zone Management Component within the Environmental Support Programme. Review and assessment of institutional, human, technical and financial capacity of key national stakeholders to the Component including the Ministry of Environment MICOA, three regional departments, six municipal environmental units and the Centre for Sustainable Development CZM in Xai Xai. Danida, Feb-Apr.04
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Feb.00 – Jun.03 Bolivia, Grontmij (Carl Bro) - Team Leader, Environment Sector Programme
Long-term Team Leader and Institutional Adviser. Danida’s Environment Sector Programme Support to Bolivia, Component: “Prevention and Mitigation of Pollution from Industries”. Based in the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. Responsible for day-to-day management of the Component and the development of a new Industry and Environment Unit within the Ministry. Main deliverables included: Organisational development and recruitment for new environment unit, development and endorsement of by-law for regulation of industrial pollution, training and skills development in industrial environmental management of staff within sector ministries, prefectures and municipal environmental authorities, facilitation of public-private partnership for introduction of cleaner technology and pollution prevention. Managed team of 4 international and 15 national consultants.
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Jan.99 – Jan.00 Denmark, Poland, Czech Republic, PNG, Latvia, Bolivia, Grontmij (Carl Bro) - Senior Consultant
Selected assignments:
§ Poland and Czech Republic. Team Leader. EU/PHARE funded project in the Black Triangle Region (Eastern Europe). Responsible for preparation and facilitation of 2 x 12 training sessions in the two countries comprising training by international experts in the European Environmental Law, Directives and Treaties. EU, Aug.99-Jan.00
§ Papua New Guinea. Consultant/Training Adviser on the World Bank funded project “Second Gazelle Restoration Project”. Training needs assessment and development of training programme in general environmental management (EIA) for civil engineers, works supervisors and other technical staff at provincial and local level governments involved in road construction, rehabilitation and maintenance. World Bank, Nov.99
§ Latvia. Consultant, Danish Environmental Protection Agency and the Latvian Environmental Authority. Rewriting and completion of Project Document on Hazardous Waste Management. Apr.99
§ Bolivia. Feasibility Assessment of “Pollution Prevention and Mitigation in Industries” Component in Bolivia. Institutional and organisational assessment of the environmental authorities and their overall capacity at national and departmental levels to implement, enforce and monitor regulations for industrial pollution control. Danida. Feb.99
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Oct.97 – Jan.99 Papua New Guinea, UNDP - Environment Programme Manager
In close cooperation with the Department of Environment and Conservation, responsible for development of a new environment programme for UNDP in Papua New Guinea. Programme focus on terrestrial and marine biodiversity conservation.
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Jul.96 – Sep.97 Denmark, Grontmij (Carl Bro) - Consultant
Consultant working primarily with HRD, training and skills development in Denmark.
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Sep.95 – May.96 Nicaragua, Grontmij (Carl Bro) - Technical Adviser
Technical assistance to the organisational development of the National Directorate of Environment within the Ministry of Environment. Danida Environment Sector Programme Support.
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1990 – 1995 Denmark, Central America, Copenhagen Business School Independent – Consultant
Short-term consultancy assignments in HRD and skills development. MBA Student at CBS. Master thesis: “Power Relations In and Around Organisations. Case study in the Ministry of Environment in Nicaragua”. Part-time Student Assistant at Danida/TSA
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1988 - 1989 Denmark, OC Engineers & Planners - Project Engineer
Technical Adviser on renovation of distribution pipelines (gas, water, sewerage) and preparation of contractor's work description.
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1987 - 1988 Denmark, Action Aid (MS) - Office Assistant
Unit of Membership and Communication “PR-Revy”.
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