Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 13 years of professional experience, this Project Management Specialist excels in managing development and humanitarian projects, particularly in East Africa and Malawi. With 7 years dedicated to project management, they are PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner Certified, demonstrating expertise in health, advocacy, and resource management. Career highlights include securing $1 million from UN Women and managing over 70 million in grants from various donors. Responsibilities have included leading strategic partnerships, policy advocacy, and capacity building, with leadership roles such as Health and Advocacy Coordinator and Program Manager for both international and local organizations.

Project experience and donor exposure

With extensive experience in international development cooperation, the expert has collaborated with prestigious donors such as UN Women, USAID, Planned Parenthood of America, Segal Foundation, Ford Foundation, Comic Relief, and Women Win. Their work has encompassed project implementation, grant management, and capacity building in health and advocacy, with a focus on sexual and reproductive health rights, gender-based violence, and HIV/AIDS. These projects, primarily regional in scope, have covered East Africa, including Kenya and Malawi, and involved strategic partnership management and fundraising efforts to secure significant donor funding.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving key sectors such as health, gender, fundraising, monitoring and evaluation, water and sanitation, and advocacy. Previously held roles such as Health and Advocacy Coordinator and Program Manager, overseeing project implementation, policy advocacy, and strategic partnership management. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating health initiatives with gender and advocacy efforts. The geographic scope of their work primarily covers East Africa, with significant contributions in Kenya and Malawi. They have developed a deep understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics through long-term assignments in these regions, contributing to regional development and humanitarian efforts.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual communication, the expert is proficient in English, French, and Swahili. These language skills have been utilized in managing and coordinating projects within multilingual teams across East Africa, including Kenya and Malawi. The languages have facilitated effective communication in diverse settings, including international forums and collaborations with government and non-governmental organizations. The expert holds a Master’s degree in Public Health with a specialization in Epidemiology and Disease Control from Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya. Additionally, they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Health from Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya, graduating with Second Class Honors Upper Division.