Key skills and expertise

Bringing over seven years of experience in civil society, NGOs, and advocacy, the expert demonstrates strong communication, interpersonal, and intercultural skills. Responsibilities have included coordinating fundraising initiatives and spearheading flagship programs at The African Institute for Children Studies. Previously held roles such as Lead Officer at Project Integration involved organizing significant events with UNHCR. The expert has successfully implemented local and international projects, focusing on community building, health, and education, and is highly adaptable and organized, with a strong engagement in development issues and international relations.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with major international organizations such as UNICEF and NGOs like Save the Children and Terre des Hommes Netherlands. While interning at The African Institute for Children Studies in Kenya, the expert coordinated fundraising efforts, placed bids for consultancies, and spearheaded programs focused on child development and capacity building. Additionally, contributions at UNHCR in Geneva included reproductive health initiatives and organizing significant meetings. This work primarily occurred in East Africa and Switzerland, emphasizing health and child development sectors.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in civil society, NGOs, poverty reduction, youth, human rights, conflict resolution, media and communications, and advocacy, the expert has held roles such as Country Liaison Officer and Lead Officer. Key responsibilities have included fundraising, program coordination, and capacity building. Cross-cutting expertise includes community building and health initiatives with a geographic scope spanning East Africa, South Asia, and Europe. The expert has engaged in both local and international projects, demonstrating interdisciplinary knowledge in development and international relations. Geographic experience includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Canada, Ecuador, Kenya, Niger, Pakistan, Philippines, Somalia, Switzerland, and Uganda, with deep familiarity with regional development issues in East Africa.

Languages and education

The expert is perfectly bilingual in English and French, with intermediate proficiency in Mandarin and Spanish. Language competences have been utilized in diverse international contexts, including professional experiences in multilingual teams across Switzerland, Kenya, and Ecuador, supporting work in international development through effective communication and collaboration. The educational background includes pursuing a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Political Science and Development Studies at McGill University, Montreal, Canada. Previously, the expert completed the French Baccalaureate with an International Option in Economic and Social Science at Lycée International de Ferney-Voltaire, France, with a specialization in mathematics. The educational journey also included participation in an African Field Study Semester in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, as well as Chinese language study programs in Shanghai and Beijing.