D. Christopher Decker
Program Director ➡ Crafting & Leading Programs, Policies & Strategies Impacting International Social Justice Issues | Executes Capacity Building Strategies ► Steers End-to-End Management ► Influences Governments & Donors
- Role
- International Consultant at Undp
- Location
- Atlanta, GA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About D. Christopher Decker
My 15+ year career with the United Nations has positioned me as a respected and knowledgeable human rights advocate with unparalleled experience developing and managing programs that deliver sustainable equity and social justice infrastructure to overlooked populations.I am known for driving programmatic impact through the insightful transformation of complex ideas into result-generating plans. My program direction spans gender, equity, rule of law, human trafficking, security, human rights, and cultural autonomy issues. SUCCESS STRATEGY Translate complex ideas into a program framework and drive program priorities from concept to completion while navigating legal, cultural, and conflict obstacles. Apply a wide-angle lens to seek creative solutions to mitigate risk while navigating an organizational framework of compliance, ethics, and standards. Inclusive leadership style, driven by accountability to project stakeholders, the project mission, program beneficiaries, and my team. Foster strong collaborative partnerships and build consensus with colleagues, staff, donors, and key strategic stakeholders. Strengthen fundraising capacity leading donor engagement through trusted alliances and persuasive outreach. PROJECT EXPERTISEProject/Program Management | Work Plan Development | Budget Development & Financial Management | Reporting & Deliverable Accountability | Fundraising & Donor Relations | Team Leadership & Human Capital Development MY ADDED VALUE→ I bring an equity mindset to all aspects of my work and interactions. → Having spearheaded both research and program implementations in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, I possess deep insight into social, economic, and political drivers governing human rights, social justice, and gender equality.→ I am comfortable communicating with governments, foreign representatives, police, donors, and the people who are most impacted by the programs I lead, minorities.→ I have managed program budgets of $45M+ and led teams of 300+ consistently delivering meeting expectations across tough challenges.→ As a visible human rights ambassador, I leverage my global relationships, research expertise, and commitment to human rights to influence high-level decision-makers. INFLUENTIAL EXPERT Sought out by international governments and NGO’s for expertise on→ Cultural Autonomy → Political Analysis → Rule of Law/Human Rights → Public Policy → Legal InterpretationI always welcome new connections; get in touch here or send me an email at d••••••••@gmail.com
Experience
International Consultant
Feb 2025 — Present · Dhaka, BD
Collaborated with UNDP Bangladesh and the Supreme Court to assess IT in the judiciary, leading to recommendations for increased efficiency and integrity.• Conducted a mission in Bangladesh to draft an advisory paper on a paperless bench and a report on the state of IT in the judiciary.• Drafted a concept note and project proposal for an IT support project in Bangladesh.
Education
University at Buffalo School of Law
J.D., International Law
1995 — 1998
University of Essex
LL.M., International Human Rights Law
1998 — 1999
Purdue University
BA, Political Science/History
1991 — 1995
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