Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 18 years of experience in international NGOs and government roles, the expert specializes in social development and poverty alleviation. Key qualifications include leadership, fundraising, financial management, strategic partnership development, and program assessment. Responsibilities have included leading national and regional projects, securing grants from donors such as DFID and USAID, and expanding program portfolios. Career highlights include roles as Country Director and Head of Programmes, with expertise in strategic planning, policy development, and staff management.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors like DFID, USAID, Irish Aid, and the MasterCard Foundation, the expert has engaged in project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building. Thematic areas of involvement include education, health, and livelihoods. Projects have spanned regional and national scopes, primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on enhancing education quality, social inclusion, and economic development. The expert has also been involved in donor mapping, proposal design, and securing grants for various development initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors including civil society, NGOs, social development, fundraising, and monitoring and evaluation. Previously held roles such as Country Director, Regional Partnership Manager, and Head of Institutional Fundraising, with responsibilities in strategic planning, program management, and capacity building. The expert possesses cross-cutting expertise in integrating traditional social development approaches with social enterprise models, focusing on education, health, and livelihoods. The geographic scope of work is primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a specific focus on Uganda and regional initiatives in East Africa.

Languages and education

With fluency in English, Luganda, Lusoga, Swahili, Runyakitara, and Rululi, the expert has utilized language skills in professional contexts, including work with international NGOs and government projects in Sub-Saharan Africa. These skills have facilitated communication in multilingual teams and engagement with diverse communities. The expert holds a Master of Arts in Development Studies from Uganda Martyrs University Nkozi, a Post Graduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management from the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU), a Certificate in Project Management from Kampsax, Copenhagen, Denmark, and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from Makerere University, Uganda.