Adam Bycroft

Senior counterterrorism and security sector reform professional with 30+ years across law enforcement, civilian CT capacity building, and international programme management. Operational career spanning the Australian Federal Police (AFP), including deployments in complex environments (Solomon Islands RAMSI, Timor-Leste), combined with senior advisory and programme leadership roles on US Department of State, EU, FCDO, and UN-funded initiatives. Deep expertise in civilian CT criminal justice programming across law enforcement, prosecutorial, judicial, and corrections sectors.

Proven track record liaising with senior host-nation counterparts, managing donor compliance, and delivering technical assistance programmes in high-risk environments. Holds a Master of Terrorism and Security Studies.

Chief of Party — Al Rashad III CVE & Reintegration Programme at Proximity International (2023-10 – 2024-04)

• Led US Department of State-funded CVE and reintegration programme under cooperative agreement in a high-risk conflict environment.
• Directed programme planning, management, coordination, oversight, monitoring, and donor reporting, directly mirroring INL programme advisor responsibilities.
• Managed reintegration programming for conflict-affected populations; coordinated with local authorities, US Embassy stakeholders, and international partners.
• Ensured full US donor compliance across financial management, reporting, and programme delivery frameworks.

Head of Joint Police Programme at UNOPS (2022-04 – 2023-10)

• Directed a USD 54.36 million multi-donor police reform and stabilisation programme (EU, FCDO, German Federal Foreign Office).
• Led civilian law enforcement capacity building for the Somali Police Force at federal and state levels, encompassing training, institutional reform, and governance.
• Coordinated with senior host-nation counterparts (Federal Government of Somalia), UN agencies, and bilateral donors.
• Managed programme strategy, delivery, international teams, and comprehensive donor reporting.

Senior SSR Advisor & MTR Team Lead at DCAF / ISSAT (2020-01 – 2022-12)

• Provided expert advisory services on security sector reform and policing reform to donor-funded programmes.
• Led the independent Mid-Term Review (MTR) of the USD 54.36 million Joint Police Programme (JPP), Somalia, assessing performance, results, management, and sustainability.
• Supported programme design, assessments, and evaluations across governance and stabilisation frameworks.
• Contributed to documentation for programme course-correction and future phase planning.

Director of Programmes at Hedayah (Global CVE Centre of Excellence) (2025-05 – 2025-09)

• Managed a USD 21 million multi-donor CVE and rehabilitation portfolio (EU, FCDO, German FFO) across MENA, Africa, and Asia.
• Oversaw budget management, delivery frameworks, and donor reporting compliance across multiple simultaneous country programmes.
• Coordinated with governments, multilateral agencies, and civil society organisations across multiple operating environments.

Federal Agent & Team Leader — International Deployment Group at Australian Federal Police (AFP) (2005-07 – 2016-06)

• Conducted sustained law enforcement deployments in complex post-conflict environments (RAMSI — Solomon Islands; UN Mission — Timor-Leste).
• Delivered law enforcement training and mentoring to host-nation police across investigative, operational, and leadership domains.
• Led field teams in serious crime investigations including people smuggling and sexual offences.
• Coordinated with host governments, international partners, and senior police counterparts — directly analogous to INL/Cayuse liaison responsibilities.
• Ensured compliance with legal frameworks, vetting requirements, and international standards in all deployed assignments.

Child Protection Specialist / Detective at Queensland Police Service (QPS) (1991-01 – 2005-12)

• 14-year career in operational and investigative policing with specialist focus on child protection investigations.
• Developed foundational law enforcement skills in evidence gathering, case management, and inter-agency coordination.

Independent Consultant — SSR, CVE & Business Development at Self-Employed (2024-04 – 2025-05)

• Multiple short-term engagements across SSR, CVE programme design, and business development for international organisations.

Commissioned Officer — Armoured Corps & Infantry at Australian Army Reserve (2004-02 – 2014-06)

• Commissioned officer serving across Armoured Corps and Infantry, reinforcing leadership and operational discipline.

Master of Terrorism and Security Studies in Terrorism and Security Studies – Charles Sturt University (2016-01 – 2018-12)

Graduate Diploma of Terrorism and Security Studies in Terrorism and Security Studies – Charles Sturt University (2014-01 – 2016-12)

Bachelor of Policing Investigations in Policing Investigations – Charles Sturt University (2001-01 – 2005-12)

Project D-Pro – International Institute of Training and Assessment (2021-01 – 2021-12)

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment in Training and Assessment – Fortress Learning (2013-01 – 2013-12)

Diploma of Project Management in Project Management – BMP Australia (2008-01 – 2008-12)

Diploma of Public Safety (Investigations) in Public Safety (Investigations) – Queensland Police Service (2004-01 – 2004-12)