Mr. Jaco Cilliers brings over 25 years of international experience in development, peacebuilding, and crisis response. Prior to his appointment in UNDP/PAPP, he served as UNDP Resident Representative in Ukraine (2022–2025) and as Manager of the UNDP Bangkok Regional Hub (2019–2022). He previously held senior leadership roles as UNDP Country Director in India (2011–2017), Deputy Resident Representative in Uzbekistan, and Peace and Development Advisor in Cyprus (2005–2011). He has worked extensively in conflict and post-conflict settings across Africa, Asia, and Europe. Mr. Cilliers holds a Ph.D. in recovery and peacebuilding from George Mason University and degrees from Nelson Mandela University. He is married and has two children.