Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 14 years of experience in financial management and grants, the expert is proficient in project implementation, auditing, and capacity building. Responsibilities have included leading multi-donor projects and managing over US$16 million in grants across Africa. As a Certified Public Accountant, the expert excels in financial reporting, donor liaison, and risk management. Career highlights include coordinating fund disbursements for over 200 grantees and conducting capacity assessments for major foundations. Leadership roles have encompassed supervising teams, ensuring compliance, and enhancing operational efficiencies in both local and international initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors such as USAID, DFID, MasterCard Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Global Fund, and SIDA, the expert has been deeply involved in project implementation, capacity building, and evaluations within governance and financial sectors. The expert has managed regional projects across Africa, including Southern Africa, under initiatives like the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund and Financial Sector Deepening Trust in Kenya.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving finance and accounting, the expert has focused on grants management and financial audits. Previously held roles such as senior advisor, the expert has led multi-donor projects and conducted capacity assessments. Their cross-cutting expertise includes project implementation and financial management in both private and public sectors. The expert's work spans regional projects across Africa, emphasizing governance and economic development initiatives. Extensive experience in Africa, particularly in Southern Africa and Kenya, has involved managing projects under the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund and Financial Sector Deepening Trust in Kenya, demonstrating a deep understanding of regional development issues, governance, and financial management across diverse African contexts.

Languages and education

With a strong command of English, a UN official language, the expert has utilized this competence in professional settings involving multinational teams and donor-funded projects. Additionally, the expert is fluent in Swahili, enhancing communication in diverse African contexts. The expert holds a Master of Arts in Economic Policy Management from the University of Nairobi, Kenya, completed between 2012 and 2016, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Moi University, Kenya, from 2006 to 2010.