Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 14 years of experience in humanitarian response, the expert has directed multi-sector programs in emergency response, recovery, and peace building. Key skills include program management, technical writing, and development, with expertise in food security and livelihoods. Responsibilities have included managing projects with funding exceeding $30 million and leading initiatives in Sudan, South Sudan, and Tanzania. The expert coordinated strategic programs such as the Tanzania Agricultural Sector Strategy for HIV/AIDS. Previously held roles such as Zonal Program Manager and Operations Manager, achieving significant impact in fragile contexts.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as USAID/OFDA, DFATD, ECHO, EC, UN Agencies, AusAid, the German Government, and DFID. Involvement includes managing emergency response programs, project implementation, and capacity building in sectors like food security, livelihoods, and health. Projects were regional and national in scope, focusing on fragile contexts in Sudan and South Sudan.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in key sectors including food systems and livelihoods, social development, monitoring and evaluation, project management, disaster reduction and humanitarian relief, and agriculture and rural development, the expert has held leadership roles overseeing multi-sector programs in regions like South Sudan and Sudan. Interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating food security with health and nutrition, and advancing peace building initiatives. Geographic experience spans Zimbabwe, Sudan, South Sudan, and Tanzania, demonstrating deep familiarity with regional development issues and local governance. Long-term assignments in South Sudan and Sudan involved managing large-scale humanitarian and development programs, while work in Tanzania and Zimbabwe focused on food security interventions and agricultural recovery efforts, respectively.

Languages and education

The expert holds an MBA in Leadership and Sustainability from the University of Cumbria, United Kingdom, completed in 2015. Additionally, they earned a Master of Science in Animal Science from the University of Malawi, completed in 2000, and a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Honours) from the University of Zimbabwe, completed in 1996.