Key skills and expertise

Bringing 18 years of experience, the expert excels in program management, social development, and coordination. Key qualifications include project design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Worked across diverse projects involving international and local initiatives in health, education, and governance sectors, achieving operational efficiency and sustainability. Career highlights include managing multi-country projects and enhancing capacity through training and mentorship. Previously held roles have involved strategic planning, resource mobilization, and team management, contributing to successful project outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as CIFF, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, USAID, and the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building across thematic areas like health, education, and governance. Projects have been regional and national in scope, covering geographic locations including Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Ghana, Nigeria, South Sudan, and South Africa.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including health, education, governance, and social development. Background includes positions at various organizations where responsibilities encompassed project design, implementation, monitoring, and capacity building. Cross-cutting expertise includes integrating economic evaluations and policy development within these sectors. The geographic scope of work spans East and Southern Africa, reflecting a comprehensive understanding of regional and country-specific development challenges. Extensive geographic experience includes significant involvement in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ghana, Nigeria, South Sudan, Somalia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Lesotho, and Madagascar, providing deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in English and Kiswahili, utilizing these languages in diverse professional contexts, including managing international projects and engaging with multilingual teams across East and Southern Africa. Educational credentials include a Master of Business Administration in Strategic Management from Kenya Methodist University, Kenya, and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from Makerere University, Uganda. Additional certifications include Monitoring and Evaluation from AMREF International, Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis from Johns Hopkins University, and Global Health Economic Evaluation and Policy Development from the University of Washington.