Key skills and expertise.

Bringing over 32 years of experience in public financial management, the expert has developed extensive expertise in budgeting, treasury management, procurement, and internal auditing. Career highlights include leading global projects to implement reforms in public finance and management systems. Notable achievements involve developing Integrated Financial Management Information Systems (IFMIS), improving revenue collection, and enhancing financial transparency. Responsibilities have included managing projects for international and local initiatives, providing strategic recommendations, and capacity building. The expert is a certified CPA and holds a Sustainability and Climate Risk Certification.

Project experience and donor exposure.

With a background in collaborating with international donors such as USAID, the European Union, the World Bank, and DFAT, the expert has been deeply involved in project implementation, technical assistance, capacity building, and financial management strengthening. Worked across diverse projects involving governance, public financial management, and the health sector. The scope of these projects has been both national and regional, with geographic locations including Afghanistan, Liberia, Malawi, Micronesia, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Somalia, and Zambia.

Sectors and geographic focus.

Previously held roles such as Financial Management Advisor, Project Manager, and PFM Key Expert, focusing on budgeting, treasury management, and procurement. Background includes positions at the intersection of macroeconomics, public finance, procurement, public administration, institutional development, and risk management. Responsibilities have included leveraging interdisciplinary knowledge in digital financial systems and public investment management. The expert has contributed to sector-specific and regional projects in countries like Afghanistan, Liberia, and Micronesia, enhancing financial transparency and governance structures. Extensive geographic experience includes working in Afghanistan, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Micronesia, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Tanzania, USA, and Zambia. Deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, particularly in low-income countries, highlights expertise in addressing complex financial and administrative challenges in diverse cultural and political environments.

Languages and education.

The expert is a native English speaker, demonstrating excellent proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing. They have utilized language skills extensively in international contexts, working in various countries and collaborating with multilingual teams on global projects. The educational background includes a Master’s in International Affairs with a concentration in Economic Policy Management from Columbia University, USA. Additionally, the expert holds a Master’s in Public Policy with a focus on Public Finance from the Harris School of Public Policy Studies, University of Chicago, USA, and a Bachelor’s in Economics from Carleton College, USA.