Oliver Fakler

Co-head Acquisition & Compliance at Caritas Schweiz

Oliver Fakler began their work experience in 2010 at Swisscontact Germany, where they worked in public partners and project management until 2011. From 2011 to 2014, they held the role of Client Relationships and Project Development at Swisscontact, focusing on project procurement and development of proposals for international donor agencies. In 2015, Oliver founded their own company called Home, where they served as Founder and CSO until 2016. In 2016, they joined Caritas Schweiz, initially as Program Funding Manager and later as Co-Head of Acquisition and Compliance. In these roles, they were responsible for project acquisition, knowledge management, quality assurance, compliance, donor and partner relationship management, and support to project development. Oliver's work experience showcases their expertise in project management, relationship management, and fundraising within the nonprofit sector.

Oliver Fakler began their education in 2006 at the University of Augsburg, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and International Law. Oliver completed this degree in 2008. Following this, in 2008, they enrolled at UNSW and obtained a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in International Relations and Affairs, finishing in 2009.

After a few years, Oliver Fakler furthered their education in 2012 at the University of California, Berkeley. While there, they focused on Projektmanagement and studied until 2014. Oliver then took a break from formal education for several years.

Recently, in 2020, Oliver Fakler enrolled at IKF Institut für Kommunikation und Führung and pursued a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Knowledge Management & Organizational Learning. Oliver completed this program in 2021.

Overall, Oliver Fakler's education history highlights their academic journey, including their bachelor's and master's degrees in political science, international law, international relations, and affairs. Additionally, they explored the field of project management at the University of California, Berkeley, and sought a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Knowledge Management & Organizational Learning from IKF Institut für Kommunikation und Führung.

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Timeline

  • Co-head Acquisition & Compliance

    February, 2021 - present

  • Program Funding Manager

    October, 2016