Accomplished and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in driving financial strategy, achieving substantial cost reductions, and delivering transformative results in high-growth environments. Adept at implementing robust internal controls and financial systems to drive sustainable growth and ensure regulatory compliance. Skilled in leading transformative initiatives to enhance organisational effectiveness and fiscal integrity.

Known for building strong relationships with stakeholders and employing robust financial controls for regulatory compliance and fiscal integrity.

Areas of Expertise:

• Financial Planning & Analysis.
• Data Science.
• Operations Management.
• Policy Development.
• Data Analysis & Oversight.
• Banking & Finance.
• Resource Mobilisation.
• Corporate Finance.
• Team Building & Leadership.
• Modern Portfolio Management.
• Regulatory Compliance.
• Government Budgeting.
• Investment & Project Appraisal.
• International Risk Management.
• Cross-functional Collaboration.

• More than 15 years professional experience as senior manager and expert in strategic planning, policy coordination, design, programming, tendering, contracting, monitoring and financial management of EU funded programmes/projects financed by ERDF, ESF, IPA, ENPI, PHARE - Economic and Social Cohesion, PHARE – Cross Border Cooperation and Bulgarian Development Bank.
• In-depth knowledge and experience in feasibility studies, project formulation, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of actions/programmes related to Competitiveness, SME’s, Regional Development and Cross Border Cooperation (including Neighbourhood programme funded by PHARE and CARDS funds), IPA, ESF and ERDF.
• Experience in definition, coordinating and preparation of relevant award procedures and contracting of large projects.
• In-depth knowledge of strategic documents and legislative framework for management of ESIF and IPA.
• Profound experience in drafting Tender documents/Guidelines for Applicant’s, evaluating of offers/project proposals, contracting of contracts/grants as per Practical Guide for contract procedures for EU external actions.
• In-depth knowledge and experience of the procurement procedures, subcontracting procedures and eligibility of expenditures under the Practical Guide for contract procedures for EU external actions.
• Thorough knowledge and experience in Project Cycle Management.

Accomplished professional with over 18 years’ experience in leading humanitarian and emergency response programs in Climate Change Adaptation, Resilience Food Security Activity (RFSA), Sustainable/ Climate Smart Agriculture Interventions, WASH, and Disaster Risk Reduction programs across Ethiopia.
Worked in tandem with donors like USAID, EU, GAC, CCFD, UNOCHA, Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government organizations, local and international institutions, NGOs and other stakeholders, and developed participatory extension frameworks and capacity building initiatives for project staff and implementing partners.
In-depth expertise in creation of new grants, program design, planning, budgeting, managing budget, monitoring
and evaluation, to ensure that objectives, goals, and donor compliances are met.
Successfully led cross cultural and multi-functional teams to achieve project goals, developed organizational operational guidelines and put in place a robust governance framework for systems, procedures and policies, risk management and control, training and capacity-building activities to support large, complex country wide program implementation that has benefitted large population.

A qualified Adult and Community Educationist and programme management specialist with more than 14 years of seasoned humanitarian and development work.
Extensively involved in non-formal education, grants and budget management, peacebuilding, food security and livelihoods, project management and development of training manuals and curriculums.
Education Programme Management Specialist with practical professional experience in non-formal education programs with a particular focus on providing technical guidance, management, and operational support to ensure harmonization and integration of education projects with other programs, both in emergencies and development contexts.
Proven experience in integrating peace education pedagogy and teaching methodologies in humanitarian education programming/EiE. Successful history of leading the designing, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting on the progress of key education interventions.
Practical experience working across the livelihood, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Functional Adult Literacy (FAL), Village Saving and Loan Associations (VSLAs), Farmer Field School methodology (FFS), Enterprise Selection, Planning and Management, market survey/research, financial literacy, youth workforce development and employment creation.
Experience working in conflict and post-conflict settings including hard-to-reach areas of South Sudan.

Vast and deeper knowledge and expertise on disability and inclusive development. Expert on Strategic Planning, design of Marketing Strategies, Branding, Result Based Management, Monitoring & Evaluation and Procurement Management.

Experienced humanitarian and development practitioner with over 15 years of professional experience in programme management, coordination/representation, finance and administration, human resources, logistics and procurement, staff and partners capacity building, mentoring and coaching gained over the years from working with reputable international non-governmantal organisations (INGOs), donor organization/USAID and United Nations in the African context.
Managed projects funded by USAID, DFID, EU and UN.

Sustainable Finance practitioner with 6+ years of experience in both international development cooperation and debt capital markets. Proven expertise in project management, consulting, structured finance, pipeline development, project origination and evaluation as well as marketing and sales.

A community engagement researcher and specialist for over twenty years. Tremendous experience and capacity to translate work plans into actions for positive outcomes as indicated below:

Capacity to facilitate linkages and strengthen relationship and engagements between citizens groups and government for effective delivery of services.
Capacity to organize and implement capacity building programmes and activities for communities (CSOs, CBOs, FBOs, local NGOs).
Ability to develop training manuals and guides for life skills clubs and develop strategies for their implementation through professional trainings.
Capacity to support programme teams and management staff in initiating and developing contents for conducting trainings and other professional capacity building initiatives to the women, girl-child and other marginalized groups.
Ability to set-up linkage strategies for citizens engagement with state level stakeholders.
Ability to monitor and evaluate the quality of materials and trainings to meet the required quality standards set for positive outcomes.
Ability to liaise with established professional centers, organizations, government MDAs and other key stakeholders for capacity building initiatives for staff and the establishment of institutional synergy.

MEAL expert with experience in Femminism, WASH, health, gender, poverty, food security, livelihood, accountability, safeguarding and governance.
Facilitation and Training skills in Advocacy, Gender and Small Business Management.
Activism experience in youth and gender issue.
Project leader sanitary pads at Grassroots economic focus.
Monitoring and evaluation SPSS and kobo collect tools.
Data collection, analysis and reporting.
International Non-Governmental Organization experience.
6 years’ working experience with vulnerable groups.
GBV in emergencies training.

Expert environnement, specialiste en sauvegardes environnementale et sociale.

Accompagne dans l’implémentation, la mise en œuvre et le suivi des systèmes de management environnemental et social, de politique environnementale et de RSE ;
Mise en œuvre de politiques de développement durable et changement climatique ;
Diagnostic et évaluation des aspects et impacts environnementaux et sociaux du secteur de l’énergie ;
Analyse et adaptation des Conventions et accords internationaux en matière environnementale.
Maitrise des normes et procédures de la Banque mondiale, SFI, BAD/BID, OCDE, AFD/UE.

Experienced development professional with over 7 years’ experience working in the field of grants management with a proven track record of successfully managing grant programs, managing funding and ensuring compliance with grant requirements. Skilled in developing and tracking grant proposals, managing budgets, and preparing detailed reports. Proficient in grant writing, project management, and program evaluation. 

Experienced WASH expert with 14 years of experience in Urban water and sanitation engineering, project management, humanitarian response, Water resources engineering and management. Proven track record in designing and implementing urban WASH programmes, project management, gender justice, managing emergency responses, and promoting gender justice. Vast experience in public health engineering, WASH program management, strategic infrastructure planning, application of environmental and social safeguards, climate adaptation and resilience building, policy research and development, institutional support, emergency response, and capacity building for water institutions including emergency response (floods, cholera, Ebola and other disease outbreaks.

• Data analysis and needs assessment.
• Water supply and sanitation programming.
• Stakeholder Management.
• Contract management.
• Water and Sanitation designing.

A seasoned statistician with over 17 years of diverse experience in planning, monitoring, and humanitarian work. Skill set encompasses proficiency in programme management, developing monitoring guidance and tools, conducting routine monitoring, and adept data processing. 

A mechanical engineer and project manager with over 15 years of experience in managing, guiding, and monitoring multidisciplinary engineering teams to achieve complex and innovative projects in the fields of automotive, energy, recycling, and WASH. Successfully completed projects such as SCR aftertreatment systems, wave-to-energy pilot stations, photovoltaic (PV) stations, and biogas digesters. Experience working with prominent international organizations and companies, such as GIZ, the World Bank, Liebherr and Volvo Penta. Experience in grant and procurement management, procurement processes and procedures, including developing procurement plans, creating and revising RFPs and RFQs, and conducting thorough bid analyses and assessments. 

Movements and Alliance building:
• Positioned AAI in the global map as a worthy partner and expert on land governance, land rights agenda, Natural resource management and agroecology.
• Led the establishment of Civil Society platform on land in Africa for coordinated engagement with the African Union’s Land Policy Initiative.
• Successfully mobilized communities across Kenya to engage in National Land Policy formulation process.
• Successfully working with other global organizations in global arena including with the Global Land Tool Network, GLTN at UNHABITAT.

People Management:
• Leading a multi country, multi organization and multi cultural team to mobilize and organize rural women of Africa to a successful convergence at Kilimanjaro, and synergize their voices in demand for secure land rights.
• Managed a programme and administrative staff of 18; managed project staff, and campaign project teams.

Policy and programme work:
• Commissioning research and developing organizational policy positioning on relevant issues, particularly in relation to the implementation of the framework and Guidelines for land policy.
• Provided Country support in centralizing women’s Land and Natural Resource rights agenda in the national political discourse.
• Coordinating internal multi-function teams for research and advocacy.
• Overseeing development aid-funded multi-country projects to advance land and Natural Resource access and rights, agriculture and agro-ecology and contribute to knowledge and learning on innovative models for sustainable agriculture.
• Identifying, with colleagues, the key opportunities to influence policy, particularly at the AU and UN levels based on our field practice.
• Organizing and moderating forums on women’s rights to Land at international spaces.

Change management:
• Supported the LandFor campaign staff through the transition.

External representation:
• Etablished partnerships and international Engagements in this area of work, championing programme experiences and lessons of ActionAid; including.

A highly experienced leader in Resilience and Livestock sector programs across West Africa, with over 30 years of expertise in research and development in Mali, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Niger, The Gambia, and Guinea. Known for his exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and ability to manage complex projects involving multiple countries, multidisciplinary teams and diverse public and private partners. Excellent in building partnerships, engaging with donors, and fostering public-private sector collaboration. Comfortable working with senior officials, agri-businesses, and rural communities. Areas of technical expertise includes:
• Design and management of resilience and livestock-based programs.
• Governance of natural resources for conflict prevention and resolution.
• Development of integrated resilience packages for diversification options.
• Up-scaling of agricultural innovations.
• Transformation of livestock value chains including the development livestock-based entrepreneurship.
• Transformation of integrated crop-livestock systems.

Robust background in international tax law and business management, which are crucial for strategic planning and execution in PFM & Tax Administration projects. Having held several leadership positions, proven track record of stabilizing and growing tax departments, restructuring workflow processes, and developing new tax products.

Expertise includes providing strategic tax advisory services to multinational corporations, ensuring compliance with EU financial regulations, and leveraging tax technology tools to enhance operational efficiency. Ability to lead and manage teams, coupled with comprehensive knowledge of international tax frameworks, invaluable contributor to digital tax transformation projects.

Significant experience in consultations with Tax Authorities, while the technology-based tax solution, which development participated in as a Co-founder was ultimately deemed capable of preparing VAT returns in accordance with regulatory standards. This innovative method was the first MVP in Hungary to achieve automated eVAT capabilities.

Skills & Abilities:
• High integrity and conscientiousness.
• Ability to work under pressure and to project professionalism.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with business management.
• Ability to work as a leader and a team member, to create an atmosphere of trust, encourage improvement and innovation.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Significant experience in tax technology tools.
• Extensive experience in communication with authorities, stakeholders.

Accomplished IT professional with over 18 years of experience in IT Service management (ITIL), Systems Administration and Security, Business Continuity Planning, Networking, and Telecommunications. Proven track record in infrastructure management, project delivery, and team leadership.

A seasoned WASH Expert with over 15 years of experience in humanitarian aid and disaster response. Experience covers all humanitarian contexts, from emergency response, recovery to development. Numerous deployments in development and crisis zones across Uganda, Ghana and Eswatini, focusing on ensuring access to safe water, sanitation facilities, and hygiene promotion in emergency situations.

Expertise in rapid assessment, design and coordination of WASH interventions during natural disasters, conflicts, and disease outbreaks. Worked with international NGOs, foreign government agencies, and local governments, to implement sustainable WASH solutions that meet the immediate needs of affected populations while promoting long-term resilience. He has also partnered with national utility companies, Water boards and O&M committees to ensure sustainable management of piped water systems as well as boreholes.

Background in public health and project management, combines technical programing knowledge with a deep understanding of community engagement and behaviour change strategies. Successfully managed complex projects, including the construction of emergency latrines for South Sudanese Refugee response in Bidibidi Uganda, installation of water purification systems for IDPs inf Northern Uganda, and delivery of hygiene kits to communities affected by Mt. Elgon mud slide.

Committed to advancing the field of Emergency WASH through research, capacity building, and advocacy for improved standards in humanitarian response.

• Expertise in emergency WASH assessments, planning, and implementation.
• Strong project management skills with experience in coordinating multi-sectoral humanitarian responses.
• Knowledge of international humanitarian standards and protocols related to WASH.
• Ability to work under pressure in challenging and insecure environments.
• Proficiency in including mWater and GIS mapping for WASH interventions.

Solide et grande expérience de plus de 15 ans très diversifiée et répartie comme suit: Mobilisation des fonds; élaboration et gestion des projets; coordination des activités de terrain, Gestion des projets communautaires, expérience avec les bailleurs: USAID, Banque Mondial, NORAD, UNICEF, PAM, FONDATION ROTARY; gestion des subventions, expérience à travailler à l’international (Uganda), expérience dans le volontariat avec Right To Play, scoutisme et Rotary international (Président), ... Mais aussi j’ai l’expérience comme consultant Formateur avec les ONG comme RET, SWISSCONTACT, OXFAM, ROTARY CLUB NGOZI, Global Institute for Planning and sustainable development (USA).

Principaux domaines de competences:
• Habilité à travailler sous pression.
• Capacité d’analyse et d’interprétation.
• Esprit et compétences associatives.
• Esprit d’innovation.
• Compétences managériales.
• Honnêteté.

Twelve (12) years working experience in a variety of capacities, including but not limited to business/strategic planning, market research, policy research, private sector engagement/development, resource mobilization, trade facilitation, project finance, public and private partnerships and small and medium enterprises curriculum development, grant management, financial reporting, and procurement. Clear understanding of climate finance, which includes the process of obtaining funds from international environmental funds such as the African Climate Change Fund (ACCF), Global Environment Facility (GEF), and Green Climate Fund (GCF). Also possess a comprehension of the Team Europe Technical Assistance Facility. Additionally, possess a superb understanding of the Spanish Fund for Women's Empowerment. Acquired experience in the development of the capacity of national organizations and national governments to access climate finance. Wealth of experience in promoting innovations that contribute to the development of climate-resilient infrastructure throughout the African continent. Through training, technical advisory, and the provision of small grants, collaborated with communities that are engaged in private sector development and climate resilient infrastructure development. Forged partnerships with the private, civil society, and public sectors throughout the continent. Overseen significant procurements of goods and services for infrastructure development, including feasibility studies and private sector development strategies. Key skills: fundraising, proposal development, private-public partnerships, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, and contract management.

• Over 20 years of experience in Occupational Health, Environment, Quality Assurance, and Sustainable Governance.
• Expertise in developing, managing, and auditing Sustainable Environmental Governance systems.
• Proficient in managing integrated management systems for Occupational Health and Safety, Environment, and Quality Assurance.
• Skilled internal auditor certified for ISO 9001 (Quality Assurance), ISO 14001 (Environment), and ISO 45001 (Health and Safety) standards.
• Accredited trainer for the National Occupational Safety and Health Course
(NOSHC 1&2), specializing in environmental and waste management, spills management, incidents investigation, risk assessments, firefighting, first aid, management of changes, and legal compliance issues (OSHA, NEMC, Fire, and Municipal Requirements).
• Contributed to curriculum development for VETA (Environment and Occupational Health) and various topics for NOSHC courses.
• Proficiency in archiving and managing documentation systems to ensure
operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

General professional experience:
• 3 years of professional experience in international trade policy, specifically in international trade-related economics and regional economic integration.
• 2 years of experience in private-sector development..
• 1.5 years of experience in Monitoring and evaluation of trade-related interventions for European Union (EU) and German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) funded Projects as part of GIZ.

Specific professional experience:
• 3 years of professional experience in the field of customs/ trade facilitation, international trade and economics, and economic policy research.
• 2.5 years of professional experience working on trade facilitation, Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs), regional integration and trade facilitation instruments.
• 1 year of experience in trade in services. This includes delivering training on Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs) for professional services.
• 3 years of professional experience delivering trainings as a lecturer.

Regional experience:
• 3 years of professional experience working in Africa, with 1.5 years working in SADC.
• 2 years of professional experience working on trade facilitation and NTBs at the AfCFTA.

Development cooperation (DC) experience:
• 1.5 years of experience working in development cooperation, including GIZ and EU technical assistance programmes.
• 1.5 years of professional experience in coordinating the delivery of training workshops to both public and private stakeholders as part of the SADC/GIZ Programme and in collaboration with the SADC Secretariat.
• 1.5 years of professional experience in project proposal and design for funding for EU and BMZ (German) trade-related projects.
• 1.5 years of professional experience in programme management and coordination of trade-related interventions.

Skills:
• Project Management: Experienced in planning, coordinating, and executing trade facilitation projects, including monitoring and evaluation of outcomes.
• Policy Research: Skilled in analyzing trade-related policies and challenges, contributing to the development of actionable recommendations for regional trade agreements.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Proficient in building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders across various levels, enhancing collaboration and project success.
• Workshop Facilitation: Adept at organizing and moderating workshops, seminars, and meetings, with a focus on trade facilitation and regional integration topics.
• Reporting & Documentation: Strong ability to draft, review, and submit detailed reports, project proposals, and strategic documents in a timely manner.

Highly motivated tax specialist with over 15 years’ experience in tax portfolio management, monitoring & evaluation, compliance management, oversight, tax reliability & financial integrity control, strengthening tax transparency and accountability, internal controls, and VAT Gaps analysis.

Track record in capacity development through seminars and workshops. 

Core Competences / Skills: Tax Risk and Compliance Management / International Tax Law / Monitoring & Evaluation / Policy analysis / Strategic Communication / Accountancy / Oversight / Audit / Tax quality Investigations & Tax Enquiries / R&D Tax Credits / Project management/ Non-Domicile and Income Tax / Risk analysis / Strategic planning / Contract analysis / Research Analysis / Capacity Building.

A development practitioner/ engineer with skills in structure design, costing and construction, supervision, monitoring and evaluation of construction and community projects; demonstrated experience in developing work plans that align project objectives with project deliverables; with proficient analytic skills with Profound knowledge in project formulation, proposal writing and report writing. Experienced in ensuring that projects are carried out in a timely, transparent and accountable manner, ensuring project resources are rightly utilized to create programmatic impact.
Worked on several projects and organizations that deal with vulnerable and marginalized groups including, people with disabilities, Pregnant and Lactating women, orphan and out of school children. A skilled Facilitator/Trainer in integrated development initiatives for grass-root communities especially in construction and repair/ maintenance of community facilities and also experienced in the stimulating the formation of community action groups through Participatory Action Research techniques/ PRA tools.
Profound knowledge working with different donors including Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI), , EU/SLRRP, Bread for the World, CordAid, World Bank and African Development Bank through the SABABU Education Project primarily focused on Bidding processes, bid analysis and selection of lowest responsive bidders, Construction supervision and monitoring and coordination.
Proficient in educational administration and implementation of education and developmental sub-projects.
Experienced in monitoring programmes.
Profound knowledge in Budget preparation and Expenditure tracking.
Good knowledge of working with rural communities and Government functionaries for Development.
Knowledge in social mobilization and sensitization of communities prior to intervention on development activities.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:
• Knowledge of leadership and management principles as they relate to non-profit/ voluntary organizations.
• Knowledge of national legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations including: employment standards, human rights, occupational health and safety, charities, taxation, health coverage etc.
• Knowledge of current community challenges and opportunities relating to the mission of the organization.
• Knowledge of human resources management.
• Knowledge of financial management.
• Knowledge of project management.

Electrical Engineer and Industrial Organization Engineer with a long and uninterrupted history of working experience into the industrial manufacturing and assembling industries for more than 30 years. Specialist in Process Planning, Technical Resources, Facilities Efficiency, Lean Manufacturing, and Automation. 

Specialties: Technical Management, Project Management, Industrial Management, Process Planning, Process Flow, Plant Layout, Site relocating, Production Optimization, Coordination of multidisciplinary and transversal working groups, Organization of Governance flow, internationalization tasks, business and industry analysis, geographic and product market analysis, between other industrial manufacturing business trends.

Sectors: Electrical Systems, Automotive Industry and his Auxiliary parts & components, Aerospatiale Manufacturing, General metal processing Industry, Production of Goods, Agro Industry and Consumer.

Main thematic areas covered: Governance, including Human Rights, civil society strengthening programmes including CSO capacity building, Gender and Women’s Economic Empowerment, Food Agriculture & Natural Resources Management (incl. Food Safety, Food Security, Nutrition, Water and Sanitation), climate change, Disaster Risk Management and Financing, local economic development, conflict management.

20 years of working experience in a wide-ranging strategic and policy-level leadership and advisory experience with strong analytical and conceptual skills and proven ability in the development and direction of organizations, programs and processes involving a diverse and complex range of partners and stakeholders including government, civil society organizations, multilateral & bi-lateral agencies [extensive experience with UN agencies, AU, EU, DfID, USAID, GIZ] and the media, across a range of development disciplines.

Track and record in developing and conducting various types of evaluations, including qualitative and quantitative data collection analysis using participatory methodologies, in urban and rural settings.

In-depth understanding and experience of the following areas: human rights, sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender mainstreaming and women’s empowerment; climate change and disaster risk management and financing, public administration, local governance reform, decentralisation, local development planning, community participation processes, local economic development, rural development, food security and nutrition.

Understanding of government policy processes regarding gender, climate change, disaster risk management and financing, particularly in Mozambique, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Madagascar, Somalia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Sierra Leone, Nigeria and Senegal with demonstrated experience in providing technical advice to policy makers; ability to work well with counterparts in government, civil society, media, academy and the donor community.

A professional with over 5 years of experience in the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus (HDPN). Programmatic and academic expertise in Migration, Humanitarian Aid, Democracy and Development, Gender, and Public Policies. Worked at University, with local NGOs, international NGOs and UN agencies. Experience preparing reports, memos, technical briefs, and capacity statements, and coordinating project proposal development and application processes for donors such as CERF, FCDO, AECID, ADA, Takeda, Unitaid, and USAID. Skills in donor and partner relationships, proposal development, strategic planning, and reporting. Ensures quality project handovers and support the implementation of resource mobilization strategies.

Results-oriented professional with extensive experience in private sector development, project management, and investment fund management. Proven track record in delivering effective advisory and implementation support within public institutions.