Kayo O.

Kayo O. is an experienced professional in donor relations and project support, currently serving as a Donor Relations and Project Support Specialist at UNRWA since May 2025. Prior to this role, Kayo worked as a Donor Relations and Project Support Officer at UNRWA from February 2021 to March 2025, where responsibilities included overseeing various projects, managing partnerships, and providing mentorship to team members. Kayo's background also includes serving as a Researcher/Advisor at the Delegation of Japan to the Conference on Disarmament, an Acting Country Director at the Association for Aid and Relief in Japan, and holding multiple coordinative roles in Sudan and Afghanistan within humanitarian contexts. Kayo has experience in project management and financial oversight from previous positions at ITOCHU Corporation, along with advanced academic qualifications, including a Master's degree in Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies.