The expert is a distinguished professional with extensive project experience in both local and international initiatives within the international development sector. With a remarkable ability to guide public finance reform and strategic planning, the expert has collaborated closely with international funding organizations, such as the World Bank and the European Union, in various capacities. This includes contributing to over a decade of strategic planning and resource management in projects across Africa, notably in countries like Burundi, the Congo, and Liberia.

Primary sectors of expertise include macroeconomics, public finance, programme management, and institutional capacity building, with specific focuses on budget management, fiscal reform, public financial management, and private sector reform. The expert has held key roles such as the Project Director for the World Bank-funded Economic Management Support Project (PAGE) and Senior Consultant for strategic planning in government ministries and NGOs.

Key responsibilities in these leadership roles include steering pivotal reforms like the implementation of the Medium Term Expenditure Framework, tax creation, and market regulation advancements. Leadership in public sector reform has catalyzed significant improvements in governance through systems modernization and fiscal transparency, impacting over seven ministries in areas like public finance, agriculture, justice, and commerce.

Technical and professional skills are complemented by a robust command of languages including English and French, alongside native proficiency in Kirundi and fluency in Kiswahili. The expert’s adeptness in ICT tools is evident through proficient use of MS Office, internet applications, and mobile technology.

The expert’s notable achievements encompass successful consultancy missions, formulation, and facilitation of strategic workshops, and comprehensive reform evaluations, culminating in a palpable, measurable impact on national and organizational development trajectories. This strategic guidance and reform implementation have fostered significant capacity strengthening in institutional settings, enhancing operational efficiency and paving the way for sustainable development outcomes.