An MA volunteer, Jon spent his professional career as a diplomat, civil servant, and senior manager in the Norwegian and international aid system. He served as Director General of NORAD from 2015-2019 and is currently Chair of Sex og Politikk, the Norwegian Member Association. The expertise he brings to the board includes the international aid system, risk management and programme delivery. He is currently living in Norway and has also spent a number of years in Tanzania, Zambia and France.