Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 37 years of experience, the expert has a 25-year career in director and managerial roles within international agencies, focusing on complex country and program management, leadership, and political acumen. The expert has led initiatives across Africa, Europe, and Asia, launching new offices and programs, and has been instrumental in doubling growth and enhancing agency profiles. Responsibilities have included strategic vision, policy-making, and capacity building. Career highlights include managing projects worth up to $18 million and successfully navigating complex environments, such as during the Kenya election crisis.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as OFDA, Title II, WFP, UNICEF, and UNHCR. The expert's involvement includes project implementation, capacity building, and strategic development. The thematic areas covered include health, education, and livelihood security. These projects have been both regional and national in scope, with work conducted in locations such as Kenya, South Sudan, Uganda, Armenia, and Georgia.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in sectors including civil society and NGOs, environment and natural resource management, poverty reduction, social development, and program and resource management, the expert has held director and managerial positions. Responsibilities have included strategic leadership, policy-making, and capacity building. The expert's cross-cutting expertise includes integrating business development into social enterprises and enhancing organizational effectiveness. The geographic scope of work spans Africa, Europe, and Asia, with significant regional involvement in East Africa and Central Asia, leading complex, multi-sectoral programs and initiatives. The expert has extensive experience in countries such as Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Georgia, Macedonia, Albania, China, Kenya, Uganda, Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania, Malawi, Madagascar, Lesotho, Swaziland, Namibia, and South Africa. This experience has provided deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in East Africa and Central Asia.

Languages and education

With a background in English language proficiency, the expert is fluent in English and holds a CELTA Cambridge Certified English Language Teaching Qualification. This competence has been utilized in diverse international settings, including working with multilingual teams across Africa, Europe, and Asia, and providing professional training and facilitation in various developmental and humanitarian contexts. The expert holds a B.S. Degree in Environmental Health from Colorado State University, USA, and an M.A. Degree in International Development and Social Change from Clark University, USA. Additionally, the expert was awarded a Fulbright Grant at the Lesotho National University, Roma, at the Institute of Southern African Studies.