Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 22 years of experience, the expert has developed a comprehensive skill set in accounting, finance, grants and contracts management, and procurement. Key qualifications include financial management, compliance and internal controls, budgeting, negotiation, and fraud prevention. Career highlights include leading projects with both local and international initiatives, notably strengthening internal control systems and managing large-scale grants. Previously held roles such as Finance Administration Manager and Assistant to the Director for Finance, Admin, and Grants have showcased the expert's leadership capabilities. Accomplishments include enhancing financial reporting accuracy and ensuring compliance with donor requirements across various projects.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as USAID through various roles, including Grants Specialist and Senior Grants Specialist. Their involvement in international development cooperation projects focused on grants management, capacity building, and compliance checks. The thematic areas covered include finance, grants and contracts management, and procurement. The projects were primarily national in scope, focusing on Uganda, and involved working with sub-grantees to enhance financial management and compliance with donor requirements.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in multiple sectors, the expert has worked in education, humanitarian aid, procurement, grants and contracts management, finance and accounting, and audit. Responsibilities have included roles such as Finance Administration Manager, Project Officer, and Grants Specialist, with a focus on financial management, compliance, and procurement. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes financial management in development projects and grants administration. The expert's work is primarily country-specific to Uganda, involving both local and international initiatives. This experience has provided them with a deep understanding of local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues, particularly in the context of international donor-funded projects and collaborations.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, one of the UN official languages, the expert has used this language extensively in professional settings, including in-country work in Uganda and collaboration with international teams. Additionally, they possess fair proficiency in Luganda and Swahili, used in local contexts. The expert holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance and Accounting from Makerere University Business School, Uganda, completed in 2017. Their educational background also includes a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from Makerere University, Uganda, completed in 2003, and a Diploma in Education in Business Studies from the Institute of Teacher Education (National Teachers College – Masindi), Uganda, completed in 1996.