Mikhael Farr
About Mikhael Farr
Mikhael Farr is a Senior International Assistance Officer with extensive experience in international development and humanitarian sectors. He has held various positions at organizations such as the United Nations and the Government of Canada, specializing in project management and strategic analysis.
Work at Government of Canada
Mikhael Farr has been employed at the Government of Canada as a Senior International Assistance Officer since 2014. In this role, he provides strategic analysis and project management oversight for Canadian Bilateral, Multilateral, and Partnerships for Development Innovation Programming. His work involves forging partnerships with various governments and organizations in the humanitarian and development sectors. He has maintained this position for nearly a decade, contributing to Canada's international assistance efforts.
Previous Experience at UN Agencies
Mikhael Farr has held several positions within United Nations agencies. He worked as a Programme Assistant at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) from 2012 to 2013 in the Regional Office for the MENA region in Amman. He then served as a Programme Associate at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) for six months in 2014. Additionally, he was a Programme Associate at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) from 2013 to 2014 in Amman, Jordan.
Education and Expertise
Mikhael Farr holds multiple degrees and certifications relevant to his field. He earned an MBA in Business Administration from the University of Technology, Sydney, from 2005 to 2007. He also obtained a Master's degree in International Development and Humanitarian Emergencies from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in 2019. In 2016, he achieved Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Institute of Project Management. His educational background supports his specialization in policy and strategy drafting, particularly in public-private partnerships.
Background in Project Management
Before his roles in international assistance and development, Mikhael Farr gained experience in project management. He worked as a Project Assistant at Manazel Real Estate in Amman, Jordan, from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, he served as a Liaison Officer at the University of Technology, Sydney, from 2005 to 2007. These positions provided him with foundational skills in project oversight and stakeholder engagement.
Specialization in Humanitarian and Development Sectors
Mikhael Farr specializes in policy and strategy drafting across various sectors, focusing on public-private partnerships within humanitarian and development contexts. His expertise includes providing oversight for development programming and fostering partnerships that enhance the effectiveness of international assistance initiatives. His work has been instrumental in building relationships with diverse stakeholders in the humanitarian and development fields.