Experience

• Specialist with the World Bank Group (2003-2005)
• Served as spokesperson for United Nations peacekeeping operations in Western Sahara (1999-2001), where he was actively engaged in UN activities in the region and developed relationships with key constituencies
• Political Affairs Officer with United Nations peacekeeping operations in Tajikistan and the Central African Republic (1997-1999)
• Human Rights Advisor for the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (1992-1997)
• Author of several articles, including “Quicksand in the Western Sahara? From Referendum Stalemate to Negotiated Solution”