Professional summary:

I am an experienced and highly adaptable Information Technology professional. I have successfully delivered Information Technology management services and technology consultancy services including cybersecurity, Information Systems audit and digital forensics.

Competencies:

• Information Technology Service Management.
• Project Management.
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Management.
• Information and Cyber Security.
• IT Governance Risk and Compliance.

Areas of expertise:

• Epidemiological surveillance: more than seven (07) years' experience in the design and management of epidemiological surveillance networks for animal diseases and zoonoses, trainer in field epidemiology (ISAVET, FETP);
• Early warning system in animal health: Member of the FAO Experts Group for the implementation of the early warning system for animal diseases (FAO EAG Early Warning System AH);
• Global health diplomacy, One Health: over 6 years as a key player in setting up the One Health platform and its operating bodies, in particular the thematic commission on zoonoses, in collaboration with partner ministries and institutions;
• Pandemic preparedness, prevention and response: Experienced trainer in good methods for managing zoo health emergencies (GEMP);
• Health risk analysis and management: expert in health risk analysis of animal diseases and zoonoses using the spatialized multicriteria decision analysis method (GIS-MCDA);
• Projects and programs management: Over 07 years' cumulative experience in contributing to the implementation of projects and programs in the field of rural development (animal health, animal production, pastoralism, agricultural entrepreneurship, food security) at national and regional level.

Personality Introduction

I am a highly experienced and dedicated Technical Advisor with a passion for early childhood care and development, seeking a challenging position where I can utilize my expertise to improve the quality of programs and services for young children. Committed to promoting positive early childhood experiences and fostering healthy development through evidence-based practices. As a highly motivated educationist and social worker who believes in good policies, proper planning, and efficient resourcing for enhancing access to quality early learning, and basic, secondary and tertiary education, my current involvement at policy, program design and quality assurance levels exposes me to a variety of early childhood care and educational issues and needs; for which I continue to do advocacy on.

I am a result oriented strategic planner with invaluable and extensive expertise in early stimulation, learning and development; relevant for implementation of integrated and inclusive Early Childhood Development (ECD) programs as a response to supporting ECD-age children, including those with diverse needs and impacted by discrimination and inequalities. I have 16 years of experience in implementing community based ECD programs using participatory methods which has equipped me with familiarity with main donor requirements, skills for budget management, current trends in program design and management, staff management, evaluation and research, partnership management, networking, knowledge of internal and external monitoring systems, piloting and scaling up of innovative interventions, production and dissemination of briefs and presentations for diverse audiences on aspects of improving access to quality inclusive and effective ECD and Psychosocial Support Services.

I have vast experience in designing, coordinating and managing quality multi- intervention and highly- integrated early childhood care and education programs with homes, Community Based Care Centres (CBCC) and primary schools through use of the nationally recommended curricula, caregiver/ teacher training, technical mentorship, monitoring of learning and transition from pre-primary to primary in order to improving the quality of learning for pre-primary aged children (3-6 years). While demonstrating leadership and providing technical mentorship to staff, strategic and sub-grantee partners and community stakeholders, I have made various achievements around implementing quality, relevant, cost-effective and scalable early childhood care, stimulation and learning programs with Parenting Education and Support, Early Literacy and Math in CBCCs and Homes, Ready to Learn, Nurturing Care Framework, Care for Child Development, Interactive Radio Instruction, Essential Package for Health, Nutrition-Sensitive ECCD, Essential Package for Literacy, Special Needs Action Pack, Psychosocial Support, Healing and Education through Arts components; from innovation to implementation, monitoring, evaluation and advocacy and ensuring inclusion of the most disadvantaged and deprived children so that they are saved, protected and able to learn and realize their rights as we leave no child behind. Additionally, I have worked with middle-aged children and adolescents in education programs with Basic Education, Psychosocial Support, Child Protection, School Health and Nutrition, Livelihoods, Adolescent Development and Vocational Skills interventions.

I have delivered well on initiatives aimed at capacity building, systems strengthening, community mobilization and ownership, social norms and behavior change, child protection, nutrition-sensitive ECD, social policy and external communication under limited supervision and with teams of varied competences. Furthermore, I have also supported emergency preparedness, response and recovery initiatives at national, district and community levels including the Covid-19 response. With a high sense of commitment towards making immediate and lasting change for underprivileged children and their communities, I have the capacity to undertake multiple tasks and deal with challenges. Above all, iam a practicing National and Regional trainer in Comprehensive ECD, Parenting Education, ECD Mentorship and a Trainer of Trainers in Basic ECD, Community Mobilization, Safe Spaces, Emergent Literacy and Math, Student Needs Action Pack, Healing and Education through Arts, Interactive Audio and Radio Instruction, Care for Child Development, Essential Package. I also have practical knowledge in implementation of Care Group and Community Nutrition models and in using Child Assessment of Learning and Developmental Outcomes using the International Development and Early Learning Assessment (IDELA) and Malawi Developmental Assessment Tool (MDAT) and various monitoring tools. I have contributed to the development of a number of childcare and early learning-sensitive approaches to programing in Education and Child Development.

Essential Experience and Skills Relevant to Current Post:

• 17 years of active and uninterrupted program management and coordination experience working in development contexts (and rendering complimenting emergency response services), and vast experience in Early Childhood Care, Stimulation, Development and Learning programing in Malawi (a developing country)
• Strong understanding of child development theories and principles and in-depth knowledge of evidence-based ECCD practices and interventions.
• Ability to assess needs and develop strategies to improve ECCD services.
• Experience in the fields of curriculum development, teacher orientation in early stimulation and learning and capacity building of parents, community volunteers, structures and leadership
• Commitment to respecting, protecting and fulfilling children’s rights in line with international conventions and standards and capability to deliver outstanding results for children while ensuring beneficially accountability at all times
• Strong networking and coordination skills for facilitating strategic inter-ministerial collaboration to advance the Early Childhood Care and Education agenda
• Partnership management demonstrated through ability to establish, maintain, and improve active and regular working relationships with Malawi government authorities, donors, partner agencies including major institutional donors, and local and international NGOs.
• Experience in project management, including multi-sector programs, from a child rights approach in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and International Humanitarian Rights Standards in alignment with the Government of Malawi’s Growth and Development Strategy (MDGS III) and the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF). 
• Good understanding of award management and financing mechanisms, particularly for key institutional donors in the Early Childhood Education and Basic Education sectors.
• Robust analytical skills in pursuant of national budgets and expenditure relating to ECDE
• Demonstrated success in field-level representation with key stakeholders and co-ordination with other NGOs/UN and Government
• Capacity for overseeing planning and implementation/ oversight of research, monitoring, evaluation, documentation, organization learning and dissemination of information on inclusive early stimulation and learning, nutrition, social behavioural change and child protection initiatives.
• Demonstrated concrete understanding of Malawi government ECD policies, plans and strategies to advocate for improved inclusive early childhood education services for all children
• Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports
• Commitment to the aims and principles of working for underprivileged communities – focusing on children, their parents/caregivers and communities
• Skills in supporting emergency response in line with global emergency goal and benchmarks.

Insurance Knowledge & Expertise:

- General Insurance Business Flow and Process
- Underwriting & Reinsurance (Motor, Property and Casualty)
- Claims Process and Claims Management
- Risk Management & Risk Improvement

Product Managements:

- Strategy & Planning : Discovery, roadmapping, prioritization
- Analytical & Problem Solving: root cause analytic, data driven, metrics savvy
- Communications, Users Empathy & Stakeholder Managements
- Leadership & Teamwork
- Project Management & Execution
- Agile methodology

Analytics:

- Google Analytics (advanced users)
- Google Data Studio
- Amplitude Product Analytics

With over a decade of experience in journalism, media production, and communication, I am a dedicated storyteller passionate about uncovering and sharing compelling narratives. I specialize in producing impactful digital stories, managing editorial strategies, and leading coverage of regional developments.

My career journey has spanned diverse roles in journalism and media, including field production, cultural reporting, and program presentation. From interviewing global figures to producing investigative pieces, my work reflects a commitment to quality storytelling that informs and inspires audiences worldwide.

Parachutist Lieutenant, Military Service.

Certified trainer (training specialist in criminal procedure, DPG/DPS, management and ethics),
police trainer in anti-drugs.

Expert-Praticien-Professionnel des Médias et de la Communication audiovisuelle, Multimédia et Institutionnelle, coordination, développement et gestion des médias, avec une vaste expérience dans le journalisme et la production radiophonique et audiovisuelle.

Work experience:

Human Resources Management
Management Support Officer
Administrative/HR Assistant
HR Secretary
Secretary
Senior Secretary
Executive Secretar

Experienced Project Planner with over 20 years in the construction industry of high-profile projects in the UK and the Middle East. With extensive background in various sectors: healthcare, education, residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. Proficient in industry-standard project management contracts. Known for team training, mentorship, and strong communication. Proven track record of successfully managing multi-million dollar projects from conception to fruition.

Compréhension étendue et approfondie de tous les aspects liés à la coopération au développement et du travail dans un milieu multiculturel ;
Connaissance pratique du système de monitoring, évaluation et apprentissage ;
Connaissance approfondie des méthodologies de gestion de projets et du management d’équipe ;
Maitrise des techniques d’inventaire (faune, flore, biodiversité) et du suivi écologique dans les aires protégées et écosystème fragiles ;
Maitrise des techniques de luttes anti braconnage et apte dans la recherche, la constations des infractions forestières et faunique (criminalité faunique).

A Senior Audit Consultant with 22+ years of experience in internal and external audits, risk management, and forensic investigations within public practice and international organisations. Adept at leading multi-country audit assignments and fraud investigations across EMEA, with deep governance, risk management, and compliance expertise. Fully bilingual in English and French, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality results for international donor institutions, including the European Commission, UN agencies, the Global Fund, and the World Bank. 

Risk-based Financial and Operational Audits.
Forensic Investigations and Fraud Detection.
Internal Control Reviews and Risk Management.
Compliance and Governance Advisory.
International Grant Audits and Donor Compliance.

Key experties:

Road Transport Safety Engineering & Management.
Vehicle Safety Engineering & Technology.
In-depth Road Transport Crash Investigation & Reconstruction.
Engineering Project Management.
Reliability Engineering & Asset Management.
Research Management.

Over 18 years of work experience in planning, monitoring and evaluation, research, and programme management.
Proven experience in (1) planning, monitoring and evaluation of development projects, particularly in the field of ESG, especially poverty and inequality, resilience, environmental management, climate change and gender equality; (2) research on social inclusion (especially refugees, disability and gender) and human resource development; and (3) programme management for the protection of children of Iraqi refugees in Jordan.
Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming and institutional requirements.
Master of Science and Economics in Social Development Planning and Management.

Experienced professional with over 18 years of expertise in public administration, criminal justice, and transitional justice. Committed to promoting social justice and equitable policies through research, advocacy, and collaboration. Skilled in remote consulting, research and publication, training programs, policy advocacy, leadership, cross-sector collaboration, and international development initiatives.

Remote Consulting.
Research & Publication.
Online Training Programs.
Policy Advocacy.
Remote Leadership.
Cross-Sector Collaboration.
International Development.

Certified accountant with more than 14 years’ experience in providing meticulous and complete sound financial management with emphasis in program country management, Risk and auditing and grant making management within non-profit and profit-making organizations. With demonstrated track record of success in managing multiple country restricted and unrestricted funds from a wide donor spectrum in diverse socio-geographical imprints.

Skilled in design and implementation of grant management tools including, financial reporting requirements with direct experience on the following funders, USAID, DFID, EU, UN_HACT Approach UNICEF, WFP, and UNDP), IFAD, CDC, UNILEVER, SIDA, Iris AID, Project Direct and NORAD).

Skilled in carrying out EDP internal audits and Re- granting Partner compliance reviews and management.

Knowledgeable on applications of accounting frameworks including (GAAP, IFRS, IPSAS), International Auditing standards guidelines (IAS) and Tax & Law practices.

Skilled in design of EU Co-financing and Revenue generation mapping tools and tracing.

Proficient in proposal development and Cost Value recovery budget development.

Champion in Counter fraud Investigations and Report writing.

Champion in Policy Influencing and related compliance adoption.

Proficient in designing and implementation of complex risk matrix and accountability mechanisms.

I am accomplished investment promotion professional with a proven track record of driving economic growth and fostering sustainable development in Ghana. Over 16 years of experience in investment promotion, international development, project management, and investor relations. Demonstrated ability to attract significant foreign direct investment, build strong relationships with government agencies and private sector stakeholders, and successfully lead teams to achieve strategic objectives. Expertise in strategic planning, relationship building, project management, communication, leadership, and research, coupled with my commitment to achieving strategic objectives, make me a valuable asset in the field of economic development.

A seasoned Project Manager with over 15 years of experience in managing and delivering high-end projects with multi-million USD budgets in the field of construction. Proven track record in delivering large-scale projects within the required time, budget, and scope frame. Capable of managing the project right from the inception stage until the final operation handover, including the project plan development, budget control, scheduling, quality control, team management, effective communication, stakeholders’ management, and customer relationship management. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and deliver successful projects. 

Project Management: PMP Practitioner, Project Planning, Contract Administration, Managing Stakeholders, Change Management. 
Professional: Identifying Key issues, Leadership Skills, Estimating Costs, Budgetary Control, Coaching Staff.

Expert in finance (credits and guarantees). Legal expert.

With over 14 years of professional experience, I have developed significant expertise in Public Policy planning, monitoring, and evaluation. My competencies extend across a broad spectrum of areas, including Public Administration, Institutional Development, Policy Planning, as well as in the Labour Market and Employment Sector. I have made substantial contributions to the field, notably as the co-author of the State Policy Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Guideline, and as the principal author of the Youth Policy Municipal National M&E Handbook. Additionally, I have authored or played a key role in the creation of more than 20 national policy documents, primarily focusing on strategies. My skills are not limited to policy development; I am also an adept trainer with a focus on strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation, project writing, and data analysis.

As a seasoned program manager with over a decade of experience leading transformative economic reform initiatives and advancing public sector efficiency. Renowned for her ability to orchestrate complex, multi stakeholder programs, has effectively managed substantial donor-funded projects.
Proficient in providing high-level strategic direction, ensuring reform programs meet their objectives through meticulous planning, execution, and performance tracking. My expertise extends to forging and sustaining productive relationships with international development agencies and government entities, fostering collaboration to achieve impactful results.

Results-driven sourcing and procurement expert with over a decade of experience in vendor management, supply chain optimization, and cost reduction strategies. Adept at bulk procurement and cost analysis.

Goal-oriented professional with end-to-end Sourcing & Procurement and Vendor Management expertise of 10+ years that directly results in efficiency improvements & cost savings. Expertise in procuring bulk items and executing cost saving techniques/ measures to achieve substantial reduction in expenditures. Exceptional in Supply Chain, Logistics Management and Procurement, International Freight Forwarding customs clearance, Warehouse, Transportation, Inventory Management, Cost Analysis and Optimization.

A seasoned professional with experience in securing funding from major donors and managing development projects, bring a wealth of expertise in strategic planning, donor engagement, and proposal development.

Her background offers a solid foundation in leading resource mobilisation efforts and fostering key partnerships. She has a proven track record in navigating complex funding landscapes and driving organisational growth, an adept at critical thinking and possess strong networking, communication, and project management skills.

Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights Specialist (SRHR), health systems strengthening specialist, and health systems researcher.
A global public health and health systems professional with over 15 years of experience in sexual reproductive health and rights practice, research, and policy, health systems strengthening/Resilience, gendered impacts of climate change on health, implementation science, human resources management for health, realist synthesis, community engagement, and monitoring and evaluation of public health interventions in low- and middle-income countries.
Versed with mixed methods research, empirical bioethical inquiry, community engagement in research and health care interventions, impact evaluation of health care interventions, process evaluations, and complex political economy analysis.
Particularly interested in core epistemological questions in global health (decolonization, equity, justice, funding, and health politics/global health diplomacy). I value context relevant bottom-up co-
created program and intervention agenda setting and knowledge translation models.

Over a 10 years of extensive experience in senior-level roles, specializing in the design, execution, and oversight of expansive development initiatives and collaborative projects involving multiple stakeholders in Tanzania.
Excels in conducting workshops on various rights-based and legal framework- related themes, devising and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and crafting alternative program strategies to navigate evolving contexts effectively.
Encompasses a nuanced comprehension of institutional mechanisms and swift-response sub granting practices, coupled with astute program financial management skills.
Has clear knowledge and understanding of the institutions and
frameworks pertaining to the function of governments.
Has strong network and connections within the civil society sector including Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and media.
Also his leadership experience is evident in his facilitation of outreach and campaigns targeting high-ranking governmental bodies, alongside providing strategic guidance for the co-creation and coordination of advocacy on Governance, Democracy, Rule of Law and other rights focused initiatives.
Has cultivated a wealth of expertise in collaborating with diverse entities to devise innovative programs and strategies funded by various donors.
His proficiency extends to leveraging research methodologies for comprehensive data gathering, analysis, and interpretation.

Forte de plus de 10 ans d'expérience polyvalente en communication, développement local et communautaire, sensibilisation des populations ainsi que dans le commerce et le marketing international.
Plus de 5 ans d'expertise dans l'élaboration de plans de communication, la conception de supports de communication, ainsi que la création de maquettes pour des produits de communication efficaces, au service de plusieurs organisations, notamment en tant que Chargée de communication et mobilisation communautaire.
Expérience avérée dans la sensibilisation et l'éducation des communautés sur les droits de l'homme, les principes humanitaires et les violences basées sur le genre.
Expérience approfondie dans la conception et la prestation des formations sur une gamme diversifiée de sujets, allant des droits de l’homme et l’exploitations sexuelles (150 partenaires humanitaires) à la réalisation efficace des opérations de l'organisation.
Maîtrise des techniques d'achat et de gestion de la relation client, ainsi que des techniques de vente et de marketing international.
Compétences démontrées en leadership et bonnes capacités de gestion et d'animation des équipes.
Excellentes connaissances et expérience de travail avec les questions transversales (cross-cutting issues) – genre et inclusion sociale des personnes vulnérables et des jeunes.
Vaste expérience de collaboration avec plusieurs parties prenantes comme le Gouvernement, la Société Civile, les ONG, des Agences du secteur privé et public et des partenaires techniques et financiers nationaux.

Ingénieur Environnementaliste, Spécialiste en sauvegardes environnementales et sociales, changement climatique et gestion des ressources naturelles, disposant plus de 10 années d'expérience au niveau national et régional dans les domaines de coopération internationale et de la protection de l’Environnement.

Sauvegardes environnementales et sociales:
Maîtrise des politiques, des procédures et des directives environnementales et sociales des bailleurs de fonds, tel que la Banque mondiale et de gestion dans la préparation et l’exécution des documents de sauvegardes , des projets de développement.

Agroforesterie et Ecologie : renforcement des capacités des producteurs en gestion des innovations agroforestières, gestion des écosystèmes agroforestiers, développement des filières de production agroforestières (filière bois énergie, filières de production des PFNL).

Environnement et Foresterie : Etude de la dynamique des écosystèmes agro-sylvo- pastoraux, Etude sur la diversité biologique végétale, Etude d’impact environnemental, Aménagement, Sylviculture et inventaires forestiers, Evaluation de biomasse forestière, etc.

Changement climatique : Intégration du changement climatique dans les politiques et stratégies nationales, atténuation des émissions de gaz à effet de serre, réduction desémissions dues à la Déforestation et à la Dégradation des forêts (REDD+).

A seasoned communications expert and trusted advisor with 16 years of experience, I have developed acute strategic thinking skills to serve international organisations. Empathy-led and impact-driven, I am
tech-savvy, engagement-focused content creator at heart, proficient in media, website design, and social media channels.

Results-driven Program Coordinator with a passion for fostering international collaboration and empowering youth. Proven expertise in program design, implementation, and evaluation, with a focus on international development and diplomacy. Skilled in project management, budget oversight, and stakeholder engagement. Successfully managed diverse technical assistance projects and exchange programs and led multi-million dollar development projects.

A nutritionist with teaching and research experience in community, nutrition and humanitarian work. Also, have skills in project management that exposed to a wide range of nutrition-sensitive and specific interventions through my working with the health sector, agriculture sector and research consultancies.

Humanitarian work;
Community work;
Management and financial capabilities;

Project Management:
Supported in the rollout of the PBI project, supported the organizations in the implementation of projects and activities;

Coordination, planning, supervision and nutrition technical capabilities;

Consultancy, research and clinical trials:
Have worked as an individual consultant and as a team Leader for Research Assistants. Furthermore have participated in many surveys with academic institutions and consultancies as a Research Assistant in the both and quantitative data collection and in barrier analysis surveys.

Teaching and education.