Key skills and expertise

With 17 years of experience, the expert is a Natural Resource Management Specialist and Regional Development Planner, proficient in sustainable development and climate change adaptation. They have managed local and international projects, delivering quantifiable results in biodiversity conservation and resilience programming. Leadership roles have included providing technical advice and facilitating participatory planning processes. Strong skills in project design, analysis, and implementation have been demonstrated through successful coordination of projects with entities like the FAO. Expertise spans spatial planning, food security, and sustainable energy projects.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing over a decade of experience, the expert has collaborated with international donors such as the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Somalia, offering technical assistance and project implementation in areas including natural resource management, food security, and resilience. The work involved facilitating participatory planning processes and conducting baseline surveys. Engagements with the World Bank Group through e-learning on safe and resilient cities have further expanded their project portfolio. The projects were regional and sector-specific, focusing on governance, environmental management, and rural development in Somalia and other locations in Africa.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked in sectors including environment and climate, social development, agriculture, and rural development. Previously held roles such as Natural Resource Management Specialist, Climate Change Specialist, and Technical Adviser have spanned project management, research, and policy development. Cross-cutting expertise includes climate change adaptation and sustainable energy. The geographic scope of work has been both regional and country-specific, with a focus on Africa, particularly in Kenya and Somalia, addressing complex socio-economic and environmental challenges. Additionally, work in Chile has involved spatial assessments of marine ecosystems, reflecting a strong understanding of regional development issues, local governance, and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

Fluent in English and Swahili, the expert has good proficiency in Spanish and reasonable skills in French, with basic knowledge of German. These language skills have been utilized in diverse professional settings, including international collaborations and multilingual teams. The expert has effectively communicated in these languages in various roles, contributing to projects in international development and environmental management. No formal language certifications are noted. The educational background includes a Master of Arts in Peace Studies and International Relations from the Institute of Peace Studies Hekima College, part of the Catholic University of East Africa in Kenya. Additionally, they hold a Master of Science in International Joint Masters of Regional Development Planning and Management from Technische Universitat Dortmund in Germany and Universidad Austral de Chile, a Master of Arts in Environmental Planning and Management from the University of Nairobi, Kenya, and a Bachelor of Science in Wood Science and Technology from Moi University, Kenya.