Önder Özkul

About

23 years of experience in the private sector, the public sector and civil society. Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of projects and programs funded by the EU, the UN and ministries. Project development and implementation under grant programs. Field experience in project implementation in regional development, humanitarian aid and post-disaster emergency relief. KPI tracking and impact evaluation of projects and programs.

Areas of expertise

A professional with more than 20 years of experience in humanitarian aid and development, specializing in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL). I have experience in designing and managing MEAL systems, data analysis, impact evaluation and developing accountability mechanisms in programs supported by international donors. I draw on my background in financial analysis and risk assessment to strengthen data-driven decision-making, increase program effectiveness and support sustainable impact. I contribute to developing evidence-based, results-oriented approaches built on continuous learning in post-disaster relief, institutional capacity building and development programs.

Experience and competencies

1. WeAccess.Ai

   Partnerships and Growth Manager

2. Support to Life Association (STL)

   Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Unit Manager - 10/05/2016 - 31.12.2025

3. Karacadag Development Agency

   Head of Monitoring and Evaluation Unit - 17/11/2009 - 30/04/2016

4. Fortis Bank

   Officer - 01/09/2003 - 12/11/2009

Education

1. Anadolu University

   Bachelor's degree, Management Information Systems, General

   Oct 2023 – Present

2. Istanbul Beykent University

   Master of Business Administration - MBA, Banking and Finance

   2012 - 2014

3. Karadeniz Technical University

   Bachelor's degree, Finance, General

   1997 - 2001

Certifications

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Projects and work

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Writings and publications

• “Development, Humanitarian Aid, Peacebuilding and Triple Nexus from Historical Perspective” https://eujournal.org/ (DOI: 10.19044/esj.2021.v17n19p1)
• “Development Agencies, Grant System and Financial Support for SME’s In Turkey” Regional Economic Integration and the Global Financial System, Chapter 11, IGI Global, 2015. (DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-7308-3.ch011)
• “Investment Potential, In Conflict Zones”, Regional Development Journal, March,2014.
• “BaselAccords”, Regional Development Journal, July,2013.
• “Project Support or Purchase Support Given by Agencies”, Regional Development Journal, December 2012, Issue 3, 53-55.
• “Incentives, Credits and Diyarbakır”, Regional Development Journal, December 2012, Issue 3, 53-55.