Key skills and expertise

With 18 years of experience, the expert specializes in research, monitoring, and evaluation of development programs, particularly in agriculture, health, and youth empowerment. Key skills include data analysis using SPSS and Excel, and project management. The expert has led over twelve research studies and conducted six assessments, enhancing project outcomes through evidence-based decisions. Leadership roles have involved strengthening MEL capacities and facilitating collaborations with international donors. Notable achievements include designing M&E frameworks that met 98% of targets and empowering local partners for sustainable project impacts.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as USAID, DFID, EU, GF, UNICEF, WFP, and SIDA, focusing on project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building. These collaborations have been in thematic areas like agriculture, economic growth, health, and youth empowerment. The projects have been regional and national in scope, primarily in East and Southern Africa, enhancing local capacities and informing decision-making through robust monitoring and evaluation systems.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors including agriculture, health, economic growth, and youth empowerment, holding roles in monitoring and evaluation, project management, and capacity building. The expert possesses interdisciplinary expertise, such as integrating digital tools for data collection in agriculture and implementing health initiatives in rural areas. The geographic scope of work is primarily regional, focusing on East and Southern Africa, with a strong emphasis on enhancing local capacities and sustainable development practices. Extensive experience includes significant involvement in countries such as Tanzania, with long-term assignments and collaborations with local governance bodies, focusing on regional development issues.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English and Swahili, proficient in reading, writing, and speaking. These language skills have been utilized in diverse professional contexts, including in-country work in East and Southern Africa and collaboration with multilingual teams on international development projects. The expert holds a Master of Public Health from the University of South Wales, United Kingdom, and a Master of Business Administration from Mzumbe University, Tanzania. Additionally, a Bachelor of Business Finance and Accounting was obtained from Mzumbe University, Tanzania.