Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 25 years of experience in sectors such as conservation, social development, and project management, the expert is highly skilled in project planning, implementation, technical report writing, and field supervision. With nine years dedicated to conservation and seven in social work, the expert has led both international and local initiatives, coordinating thematic programs at the Society for the Conservation of Nature-Liberia. Responsibilities have included strategic planning, donor reporting, and stakeholder engagement, contributing to successful project outcomes and enhanced community empowerment.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as BirdLife International and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, focusing on project cycle management, reporting, and maintaining donor relationships. Thematic areas include conservation and natural resource management. The expert's work has spanned regional and national scales, with activities in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Ghana, involving technical assistance and capacity building in biodiversity conservation and community empowerment.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including education, environment and climate, health, social development, and youth and child welfare. Previously held roles such as Program Manager and Field Management Technical Assistant have involved project coordination, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. The expert's interdisciplinary knowledge spans conservation and natural resource management, with a geographic scope encompassing Liberia, Sierra Leone, and South Sudan. This experience demonstrates a strong capability in integrating community empowerment with environmental sustainability. The expert has extensive geographic experience in West Africa, with significant work conducted in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Ghana. This includes long-term assignments and deep engagement with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in conservation, natural resource management, and community empowerment projects. The expert's regional expertise is further demonstrated by participation in international conferences and training sessions across these countries.

Languages and education

With a background in English fluency, the expert has utilized language skills in professional settings across various international and local projects. This competence has facilitated effective communication and collaboration within multilingual teams and during in-country work in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Ghana. The expert holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from the University of Liberia, Monrovia, Liberia. Additionally, the expert is a candidate for a Master's Degree in Natural Resource Management at Atlantic International University, Honolulu, USA. The expert has also obtained a University Certificate in Conservation and Natural Resource Management for Middle Level Managers from Njala University, Sierra Leone.