Key skills and expertise

With 15 years of experience in education, training, and capacity building, the expert has dedicated over 8 years to vocational training for marginalized adults. Key skills include cultural competency, budget management, curriculum development, and professional development coaching. Career highlights include leading initiatives in Tanzania, achieving a 100% pass rate for ESOL students, and fostering inclusive environments. Previously held roles such as Assistant Academic Director and TESOL Instructor involved mentoring teachers, conducting curriculum research, and engaging in community outreach. Proficiency in Swahili, French, and English enhances international collaboration.

Project experience and donor exposure

Sectors and geographic focus

Background includes extensive experience in the education, training, and capacity-building sectors, with roles ranging from Assistant Academic Director to TESOL Instructor. Responsibilities have included curriculum development, teacher mentoring, and community outreach. Worked across diverse projects in both Tanzania and the United States, focusing on integrating digital tools in educational settings and fostering inclusive learning environments. Interdisciplinary expertise encompasses vocational training and professional development, contributing to both local and international initiatives.

Significant geographic experience in Tanzania includes key roles in educational institutions, focusing on capacity building and community outreach. Additionally, the expert has contributed to ESOL and professional development programs in the United States, particularly in Boston. International exposure is further enriched by academic experiences in Canada, the United Kingdom, South Africa, and China, providing a broad understanding of cultural dynamics and regional development issues.

Languages and education

Bringing a strong linguistic foundation, the expert is proficient in English, French, and Swahili, with conversational and working professional proficiency in the latter two. These language skills have been utilized in various international contexts, including teaching and training roles in Tanzania and multilingual environments in the United States. The ability to communicate effectively in these languages has facilitated collaboration with diverse teams and contributed to successful educational and capacity-building initiatives.

With a background in higher education, the expert holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from McGill University in Montréal, Québec, Canada, with a double major in African Studies and International Development, concentrating on States and Governance. Additional academic experiences include study abroad programs at City University of London in the United Kingdom and Stellenbosch University in South Africa, focusing on Conflict Resolution and Transitional and Restorative Justice. Achievements include attaining the Dean’s High Honors list with a GPA of 3.85 during the Fall 2007 semester.