Daniel Backhouse

Daniel Backhouse has extensive experience in finance and procurement management within international organizations. Currently serving as a Senior Finance Manager at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH since November 2020, Daniel oversees multiple projects focused on youth employment and digital skills, managing an administrative team and ensuring financial integrity through reporting, budget planning, and audits. Previous roles include Contract Manager at GIZ and Procurement Analyst at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), where Daniel handled strategic procurement for census operations and supply chain management in Mozambique. Daniel's career began with roles in development advising and project management, including a position at the Heinrich Böll Foundation promoting democratic civil society engagement. Academic credentials include a Diplom in Geography from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and a Vordiplom from Kiel University.