Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 24 years of experience, the expert is a results-driven leader in managing multi-donor, multi-sector, and multi-country projects. Expertise includes project leadership, performance management, strategy and framework design, and training facilitation. Career highlights include leading initiatives with USAID, DFID, EU, and UN, with a focus on governance, health, education, and urban development. Notable accomplishments involve developing and implementing results frameworks and knowledge management strategies, as well as spearheading city-wide projects at NEOM. Leadership roles have consistently resulted in impactful outcomes and improved program efficiency and effectiveness.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as USAID, DFID, EU, and UN. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building across governance, health, education, and urban development sectors. These projects have been regional and national in scope, with significant involvement in Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and the broader West African region. Strategic leadership and management of multi-donor and multi-sector projects have contributed to impactful development outcomes.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in key sectors such as health, governance, education, agriculture, and urban development, the expert has held leadership roles, including team leader and director positions. Responsibilities have included overseeing project implementation, strategic planning, and performance management. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise involves integrating knowledge management and strategic communication across sectors to enhance program impact. Geographic experience spans regional and country-specific projects in Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, and Sierra Leone, demonstrating the ability to apply cross-cutting strategies to address complex development challenges effectively. Extensive geographic experience in Africa and the Middle East, including Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, and the UK, has equipped the expert with a deep understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

Fluent in English and French, both UN official languages, the expert's language skills have been utilized in diverse professional contexts, including in-country work in multilingual environments across several countries such as Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, and Sierra Leone. Proficiency in these languages facilitates effective communication and collaboration within international teams and across various sectors. Educational background includes a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in progress at Unicaf University, Cyprus. The expert holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Systems Management from the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom, a Master of Arts in Public Administration, and a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from Ambrose Alli University, Nigeria. Additionally, they earned a Higher Diploma in Secretarial Administration from Dorben Polytechnic, Nigeria.