1. BETTY OYELLA BIGOMBE
1-202-270-6886 or602-7135 www.googlescholar.com
bbigombe@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/pub/bettybigombe
Preferred Functions: Global Leadership, Conflict Resolution, International Mediation, Peace Building
Professional Summary:
Internationally-recognized expert with over 26 years of experience in complex policy and operational frameworks related
to conflict resolution, mediation, and management in fragile countries world-wide. Appointed by national and global
entities to lead initiatives that promote peace and reconciliation in war zones, refugee camps, and violent civil and inter-
state conflicts. Proven ability to effectively resolve complex issues at the highest levels—a role that requires sound
analytical skills, tact and diplomacy. Dedicated team leader to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
and circumstances to build consensus and achieve results. A heightened capacity to think strategically in regards to long
term policy and program goals while successfully managing short term priorities.
Competencies:
International Mediation
 Reconcilingfractured
communities
 Demobilization/Reintegration
of ex-combatants &child
soldiers
 Gendermainstreamingin post-
conflictreconstruction
 Displaced persons and victims
of violent conflicts
 Women and children affected
by warand HIV/AIDS
Peace Building
 Governanceissuesfor
decentralization,accountability
 International Observerof
National Elections
 Policyanalysis,design and
implementation
 Complex Consensus-Building
 Implementation Strategies
Policy and Program Design
 Policyanalysis,design and
implementation
 Project Appraisal and Design
 Proposals forDonorFunding
 Interim and Final Report
Writing
 Targeted circulation and
distribution
Language Fluency
 English–fluentspokenand
written
 French-intermediate
 Swahili– spoken fair;written,
fair
 Some spoken Japanese
Social Sciences
 Researcher
 Author
 SeniorFellow
 VisitingScholar
 Keynote Speaker
 Panel Moderator
 ExecutiveBoard Member
Leadership
 Trained International Diplomat
 Trusted Advisor
 Leaderof DisparateTeams
 OutstandingCommunicator
 SensitiveDecision-Making
 Good Judgement
Roles of Interest:
 Staff position at a national or global organization dedicated to advancing the progress and
development of fragile states
 Term Appointment as Senior Fellow or Visiting Scholar
 Professor or Academician