Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 24 years of experience in human resources and management, the expert is a seasoned HR professional with strong capabilities in HR strategy, organizational design, performance management, and cross-cultural collaborations. With more than 14 years in leadership roles, the expert has successfully led HR operations for international organizations, achieving significant outcomes such as a 50/50 gender balance in recruitment and reductions in litigation costs. Career highlights include managing HR transitions and restructuring processes, which contributed to substantial cost savings. Responsibilities have also encompassed capacity building and governance, serving as a board member in the education and NGO sectors.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors such as UNHCR, UNICEF, Mastercard Foundation, Stromme Foundation, ENABEL, BRICE, SIDA, and the European Union. The expert's involvement includes project implementation, capacity building, and strategic management in thematic areas like governance, health, education, and humanitarian response. These projects have been national and sector-specific, primarily located in Uganda. Responsibilities have included donor stewardship, fundraising, and proposal development, contributing to the successful execution and management of various development cooperation projects.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in sectors including human resources, telecommunications, finance, and international non-governmental organizations, the expert has held roles such as HR Manager and Project Advisor. Responsibilities have included overseeing HR operations, recruitment, performance management, and organizational development. The expert possesses interdisciplinary expertise in managing diversity, cross-cultural collaborations, and integrating HR systems within corporate and INGO environments. The geographic scope of work has been primarily country-specific to Uganda, with additional international experience in the UK, enriching the expert's understanding of both local and global HR practices. The expert's extensive geographic experience in Uganda and the UK demonstrates deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, contributing to successful cross-border and cross-cultural collaborations.

Languages and education

With a background in language proficiency, the expert is fluent in English, with excellent skills in reading, speaking, and writing. They have intermediate abilities in French and fair proficiency in Swahili, utilized in professional contexts across Uganda and the UK, including work with multilingual teams and international organizations. The expert holds a Master's Degree in Management Studies with a focus on Human Resource Management from Uganda Management Institute, Uganda (2014-2015). Additionally, they completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management at the same institution (2008-2009) and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education, specializing in Science, from Makerere University, Uganda (1994-1997).