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Nadia Goodman
Principal Project Manager, Proforest UK. International Consultant, WFP Centre of Excellence against Hunger
Dr. Nadia Tavares Goodman is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in facilitation, coordination, capacity development, project management, and research design, specializing in urban poverty, social development, and environmental issues.
With over seven years of experience working extensively in various African countries and previously in Brazil, Bangladesh, and the UK, Nadia has collaborated with high-level government bodies, international organizations, and NGOs worldwide.
Her expertise spans food security, school feeding, urban development, planning, and poverty alleviation, and she is proficient in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Nadia's key competencies include strong coordination skills, a sound understanding of technical approaches, exceptional writing abilities, and effective networking and negotiation skills with government and civil society entities at various levels.
Nadia Goodman holds a PhD in Urban Planning from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, and her research interests encompass urban design, management, conservation, and collaborative planning, validated at the Urban Planning Department of Oxford Brookes University.
In her professional journey, Nadia has served in key roles such as Principal Project Manager at Proforest, Associate Lecturer at Oxford Brookes University, and Programme Specialist at the WFP Centre of Excellence against Hunger, among other significant positions.
She has also worked as a Coordinator for the Good Urban Governance Project at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, and has undertaken consultancy roles for various prestigious organizations like UNICEF, AusAid, and UNDP.
Nadia Goodman's rich experience, multi-lingual fluency, and vast knowledge in urban development and poverty issues position her as a highly competent and sought-after professional in the international development landscape.