Meet the AIMS team

Nadja is coordinating the unit’s work on the Approach to Inclusive Market Systems (AIMS) for refugees and host communities. She has over 13 years of experience with private sector development, entrepreneurship promotion and market systems development. Prior to joining the ILO in 2014, Nadja worked on SME promotion with GIZ in Algeria, and on private sector development in the MENA region with the OECD. Nadja holds a M.A. in Economics in International Development from the American University in Cairo (AUC) in Egypt. She is fluent in English, French and German.



Nicholas is a Jr. Technical Officer for Inclusive Markets and Entrepreneurial Eco-Systems, primarily focusing on contexts of forced displacement and the humanitarian-development-peace nexus. Prior to joining the AIMS team in Geneva, Nick worked as a consultant for the ILO on market systems and women’s entrepreneurship development projects in Africa and Asia. His other work experiences include the Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF) and the Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC). He holds a master’s in International Affairs from the Geneva Graduate Institute and speaks English, French, and German.