A highly qualified human rights expert and researcher with over 30 years of international experience working for international NGOs, intergovernmental organisations, public and private universities, research institutes and think-tanks. Accumulated vast administrative, financial, regulatory, staff management and internationalisation proficiency having served different leadership roles at various organisations. Well-networked in the Asia-Pacific region and well-exposed to diverse staff and bureaucratic cultures while working full-time in Australia, China, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Sweden, Thailand, and the United Kingdom. Continues to serve as an international expert to advisory boards, editorial committees, interview panels, grant review boards, and government agencies and as an external reviewer to programmes of international NGOs and intergovernmental organisations.
As Regional Director of Asia Centre, Dr Gomez provides the strategic vision and direction for the Centre’s research projects. Overseas the human rights programme examines the effectiveness of national and international human rights protection mechanisms such as NHRIs and the UPR as well as regional mechanisms such as AICHR. Manages three groups of people comprising the Advisory Board, Centre Associates and the Management Team. The Advisory Board is made up of a panel of international academics that provide advice on the strategic direction of the Centre’s programmes. Centre Associates are experts in their field of speciality, whom the Centre draws on to execute or deliver selected activities. The day-to-day operations of the Centre are handled by the Management Team. Familiar with all aspects of Thailand’s financial, immigration and reporting obligations. Responsible for donor management and fundraising.
His thematic experience includes Human Rights;Freedom of Religion or Belief; Freedom of Expression; Freedom of Assembly and Association; Electoral Manipulation and Integrity.
