Mr. Kilian Kleinschmidt is a distinguished international networker and humanitarian expert with over 25 years of experience in a variety of countries, emergencies, and refugee camps. He has served as a United Nations official, aid worker, and diplomat, earning recognition as one of the most published aid workers worldwide.
Kilian is well-known for his leadership at the Za’atari refugee camp in Northern Jordan, where he implemented innovative approaches to humanitarian management from 2013 to 2014, transforming the camp into a model for refugee assistance.
Throughout his career, he has held several senior roles, including Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia and Deputy Special Envoy for Assistance to Pakistan. He also served as the Acting Director for Communities and Minorities within the UN administration in Kosovo and was the Executive Secretary for the Migration and Refugee Initiative (MARRI) in the Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe. His extensive work has spanned Africa, South Eastern Europe, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, showcasing his dedication to improving humanitarian efforts.