Renaud Rodier

• Role: I specialise in providing comprehensive support to humanitarian organisations for strategic planning, programme management, and business development, with a proven track record of delivering impactful results across short- and long-term engagements
• Achievements : Established operational standards: Developed guidelines for the remote management of humanitarian operations in the Middle East, now considered as organisational best practice (NRC). Led a major funding initiative: Played a key role in crafting the proposal for a €70 million NGO grant facility for the MENA region, funded by KfW, which secured the fund manager role for NRC, and contributed to establishing this facility (NRC). Enhanced emergency response capabilities: Redesigned a protection consortium into a fully operational emergency response facility for Lebanon, securing €3 million in funding from DG-ECHO (ACF). Shaped policy direction: Authored a position paper outlining NRC’s shift to self-reliance and durable solutions programming in Syria, addressing key dilemmas and emerging challenges while ensuring safeguards for principled action (NRC). Advanced business development: Designed a long-term strategy addressing the unique challenges of the Middle East, driving major fundraising successes and enhancing organisational capacity (NRC).

• Role: Spearheaded a partnership between DG ECHO, 10 EU Member States, and 5 NGOs to safeguard Palestinians from forcible transfer through a multi-sectoral humanitarian response underpinned by principled diplomatic efforts. In this role, I coordinated the work of the Board, Steering Committee, Secretariat, and implementing partners, while acting as the primary representative in engagements with external stakeholders.
• Accomplishments: Established the Consortium as a key pillar of the humanitarian architecture in the West Bank. Secured 5 new donors, raising €27 million in contributions. Advanced the Consortium's integrated protection approach, recognised as a benchmark for protection-centred programming. Leveraged third-state responsibility to initiate numerous measures safeguarding vulnerable populations and preserving humanitarian space.

• Role: Provided leadership as Acting Chief (P5), overseeing UNRWA's private sector partnerships network, which included the Partnerships Division, four National Committees, two decentralised operations, digital fundraising, corporate vetting, and the Goodwill Ambassador programme.
• Accomplishments: Secured US$25 million in private sector funding through targeted efforts. Formulated a comprehensive business plan for the Division, aligning with UNRWA's Resource Mobilisation Strategy (2016-2018). This plan enhanced strategic cohesion among stakeholders, prioritised private sector engagement, and integrated it more effectively into the Agency's budget and staffing framework. Directed two highly successful global multi-channel fundraising campaigns, setting new benchmarks for UNRWA’s fundraising initiatives.

• Role: Led UNRWA's emergency response for Palestinian refugees from Syria in Jordan, managing a team of 12 staff and overseeing a budget of US$12 million. Served as the primary liaison with the Jordanian Government, donors, the Humanitarian Country Team, and diplomatic missions.
• Achievements: Conducted a comprehensive multi-sector needs assessment, enabling a more integrated and efficient emergency response. Introduced innovative cash transfer and case management systems, launched successful emergency appeals, and established strategic partnerships with UN agencies. Supported the Director of Operations in establishing a dedicated Protection Unit to strengthen response capabilities and prioritise the safeguarding of vulnerable populations.

• Role: Provided remote programme support for a World Bank-administered multi-donor trust fund valued at US$305 million, comprising 40 projects.
• Achievements: Secured Board approval for all submitted projects, demonstrating effective advocacy and strategic alignment. Co-authored the Facility's 2012 report, highlighting key achievements and progress across the portfolio.
  

PNPM Support Facility Secretariat (Feb 2011-Dec 2012)

• Role: Provided operational support for a lending portfolio totalling US$1.4 billion and a US$305 million multi-donor trust fund supporting Indonesia's National Programme for Community Empowerment, the world’s largest community-based poverty reduction initiative, benefiting over 40 million individuals. Oversaw preparations for the facility’s Board meetings and governance reviews.
• Achievements: Played a key role in formulating the Bank’s engagement strategy for the social development sector, translating it into a comprehensive five-year operational pipeline. Contributed to the approval of a three-year extension request and a proposal to transition the Bank-administered facility into a national institution. Supported the development of a project appraisal document for a US$650 million loan, which was approved by the Bank’s Board of Directors.

Team Leader - Conflict Programme (Oct 2009-Jan 2011)

• Role: Managed the Conflict Team, overseeing 26 staff and consultants, as well as a multi-donor trust fund totalling US$7 million.
• Achievements: Conducted a comprehensive assessment of Indonesia's transition progress, resulting in a strategic shift in the Bank's operational and analytical focus. Redirected efforts from post-conflict recovery in Aceh to nationwide conflict prevention. Spearheaded the launch of Indonesia's National Violence Monitoring System and provided technical assistance for the development of a National Strategy for Conflict Prevention in collaboration with the Ministry of Planning. Contributed to global research and practice through two series of publications and case studies for the 2011 World Development Report.

• Role: Led the NRC team as the implementing partner for the UN County Support Team Joint Programme, managing the integration of information management capacity—comprising 30 M&E specialists, 300 field monitors, equipment, and SOPs—across Liberia’s 15 local governments. This initiative enhanced monitoring of the Poverty Reduction Strategy, County Development Agendas, and protection incidents.
• Achievements: Directed a seamless transition, handing over oversight of the newly established Information Management Offices to the Ministries of Planning and Justice. Provided technical assistance to the Ministry of Gender and Development to strengthen their GBV case management system, improving support for gender-based violence survivors.

• Role: Managed four multi-sectoral grant projects, overseeing a team of 45 staff with a budget of US$4 million. The projects focused on rebuilding economic and social infrastructure, empowering civil society, and supporting the decentralisation process. Co-led an NGO consortium dedicated to child protection and served as co-chair of the Education Working Group.
• Achievements: Secured funding for two additional grant projects, expanding the reach and impact of civil society initiatives. As INGO representative, played a pivotal role in shaping Burundi's Education for All policy, contributing to improved education opportunities for Burundian children.
  

• Role: Led a team of 11 specialists managing IRC’s partnerships with 100 local NGO partners across diverse sectors.
• Achievements: Developed a more empowering approach to CSO engagement, prioritising tailored development plans and hands-on capacity-building support to enhance the effectiveness and impact of partner organisations, while maintaining a strong focus on due diligence.

• Role: Served as a member of a JICA-funded technical assistance team, contributing to the design of the US$5 million governance and capacity-building component of a World Bank loan. This initiative aimed to enhance the effectiveness of Colombia's National System of Assistance to IDPs and support the transition from emergency relief to development. The role involved extensive consultations with stakeholders at both national and sub-national levels.
• Achievements: Secured approval for the governance component, enabling significant reforms, including the decentralisation of core functions to district levels, active participation of IDPs in decision-making processes, and the implementation of results-based financial transfers. Established robust controls and social accountability mechanisms, strengthening the overall effectiveness of support provided to IDPs in Colombia.

• Role: Conducted an institutional capacity assessment of the National System of Assistance to IDPs as part of a UNDP technical assistance project.
• Achievements: Highlighted critical governance and accountability gaps, paving the way for the inclusion of a governance and capacity-building component in a subsequent World Bank loan. This strategic addition addressed identified challenges and significantly enhanced the system’s overall effectiveness in supporting IDPs.