Key skills and expertise

With 32 years of experience in human resources and public administration, the expert has excelled in leadership roles such as Director of Human Resource Management and Development. Key qualifications include organizational structure design, performance management system development, and capacity building. Career highlights include championing the devolution of HR management to district councils and developing strategic plans for national institutions. The expert has also contributed to international initiatives, such as a World Bank-funded job evaluation project. Responsibilities have included overseeing deputy directors and leading significant HR projects at a national level.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors, notably participating in the World Bank-funded Job Evaluation Project for the Malawi Civil Service, conducted by Bryher Partnership of the UK. This involvement included evaluating job structures and staffing levels. Additionally, the expert facilitated capacity development programs for implementing the National Decentralization Policy and conducted capacity assessments for the Agricultural Development Programme. These initiatives focused on governance and public administration at a national level within Malawi.

Sectors and geographic focus

Background includes positions at the intersection of training, public administration, and human resources, primarily within Malawi. Previously held roles such as Director of Human Resource Management and Development, with responsibilities including overseeing HR units and developing organizational structures. The expert has interdisciplinary knowledge in project management and capacity building, contributing to the design of performance management systems and strategic plans for various national institutions. The work has focused on enhancing governance and administrative efficiency at a national level. Additionally, the expert has engaged in professional development and capacity-building initiatives in South Africa, the United Kingdom, Swaziland, Seychelles, Namibia, and Singapore, gaining familiarity with regional governance and development issues.

Languages and education

Bringing proficiency in English, the expert has utilized this language in professional settings involving public administration, human resources, and international collaboration projects. Background includes a Master of Public Administration from the University of Pretoria, South Africa (2002), and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration from the University of Malawi (1990). Additionally, the expert obtained an Advanced Diploma in Project Management from Cambridge University, United Kingdom (2012), and a University Certificate in Marketing from the University of Malawi (1991).