Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 22 years of experience in international development, the expert specializes in conservation, climate change, and livelihoods. Key qualifications include program management, technical service provision, and leadership in large-scale projects. Career highlights include increasing conservation funding by 70% and developing strategic plans with significant budgets. Responsibilities have included leading teams, managing donor relations, and ensuring compliance with international standards. The expert is adept at strategic planning, capacity building, and stakeholder engagement with both local and international NGOs and governments.

Project experience and donor exposure

With extensive experience working with international donors, the expert has collaborated with organizations such as USAID, OFDA, UKaid (DfID), Irish Aid, Norwegian Aid, SIDA, Netherlands, EU, GiZ, UNDP, World Bank, and WFP. Their involvement spans project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in areas like climate change, livelihoods, and food security. These projects are both national and sector-specific, conducted primarily in countries like Malawi and Mozambique.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across multiple sectors, including environment and climate, food systems and livelihoods, project management, financial services and audit, disaster reduction and humanitarian relief, and agriculture and rural development. Previously held roles include Conservation Director and Climate Change Specialist, with responsibilities in strategic planning, program management, and capacity building. Their interdisciplinary knowledge includes integrating climate change initiatives into broader development programs, with a geographic focus on Southern Africa, particularly Malawi and Mozambique. The expert has extensive experience in these regions, focusing on regional development issues such as climate change, conservation, and livelihoods. Their work involves collaborating with local governments and international organizations, providing a deep understanding of the cultural dynamics and governance structures within these countries.

Languages and education

With a background in English language proficiency, the expert possesses native-level command with full professional proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking. These skills have been utilized extensively in international development contexts, working with multilingual teams and engaging in cross-cultural communication. The expert also has basic working proficiency in Portuguese and French, enhancing their ability to operate in diverse linguistic environments. Academically, the expert holds a Master of Science (MSc.) in Environmental Science and a Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Earth Sciences from the University of Malawi, Chancellor College, located in Malawi.