I am an independent adviser and subject matter expert in peace negotiations, constitution-drafting, good governance, and access to justice providing client-focused services. I am available for both short- and long-term engagements, including travel as necessary.
“Beka was a tremendous value add to our proposal process. Her grasp of the technical area and application of the latest critical thinking to program design was immensely valuable.”
Services & SKills
Strategic collaboration: strategic planning for groups and organizations, ongoing advice and support during complex political processes, consortium management
Technical advising and drafting: ceasefires, constitutions, draft legislation, action plans, and other formal documents
Research and analysis: pre-program assessments, literature reviews, conflict analysis
Program design and implementation: proposal-drafting, review of program proposals, program management
Monitoring and evaluation: design of monitoring and evaluation programs, mid-term and impact evaluations, capacity-building in M&E
Capacity-building: facilitation, training, workshop organization, innovative ways of sharing information with diverse audiences
Subject Matter Expertise
Ceasefire negotiations
Inclusive peace processes supporting the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda
Constitution-drafting
Transitional justice processes
DDR/SSR
Design and operation of independent institutions
Access to justice programming
Anti-corruption policy
What I bring to your project
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Expertise
Deep substantive knowledge and strategic advising, with experience working with clients from grassroots organizations to UN Special Representatives.
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Collaboration
Client-focused work that takes your needs into account while putting your beneficiaries front and center. Team-oriented and participatory work is my specialty.
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Inclusive Solutions
Actionable research and analysis to facilitate effective decision-making, active learning, and productive collaboration among diverse communities.