Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 25 years of experience, the expert is a seasoned Management and International Development Consultant specializing in public financial management, public sector reform, and capacity building. They have advised governments on strategic planning, organizational development, and governance. Skilled in utilizing strategic tools such as SWOT and PESTLE analyses, the expert has successfully led international projects funded by DFID, EU, and World Bank. Career highlights include leadership roles such as team leader and technical lead, contributing to significant reforms across multiple countries. Accomplishments include the creation of new jobs, safeguarding thousands, and implementing transformative public financial management reforms.

Project experience and donor exposure

With extensive experience in international development cooperation, the expert has collaborated with donors including DFID, EU, British Council, and World Bank. Their involvement spans project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building. Thematic areas covered include governance, public financial management, and public sector reform. Projects have been executed on both national and regional scales, with significant work conducted in countries such as Nigeria, South Sudan, Sierra Leone, Botswana, and Ghana.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving key sectors such as macro-economics, public finance, fundraising, monitoring and evaluation, public administration, institutional development, and finance and accounting. Previously held roles include Management Consultant, Team Leader, and Technical Lead, providing strategic guidance and capacity building. Their cross-cutting expertise includes integrating strategic planning tools into public sector reform and financial management. The geographic scope of their work spans multiple regions, with significant projects in Africa and the Pacific, focusing on enhancing governance, economic development, and institutional capacity. The expert has demonstrated deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues through long-term assignments and recurring involvement, particularly in Nigeria and Botswana.

Languages and education

With a background in English as a native language, the expert possesses full proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing. Additionally, they have a strong command of French, with high proficiency in all language skills. These competencies have been effectively utilized in various international contexts, including work in multilingual teams and projects across multiple countries. The expert's educational background includes an MBA in Strategic Planning, HR, and Finance from the University of Birmingham, UK, completed between 1990 and 1992. They also hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology from GLOSCAT, Cheltenham, England, and a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Economics and Finance from the University of Wales, Swansea, UK, obtained from 1978 to 1981.