Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 20 years of experience in designing, managing, and evaluating programs, the expert has developed a robust skill set in education, governance, and human rights. Skilled in strategic research, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and results-based management, the expert has successfully led program development and implementation. Responsibilities have included overseeing EU-funded project proposals and evaluating UN agency programs, contributing significantly to policy development in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors such as the European Union, UNICEF, UNDP, and the International Labour Organisation. The expert's involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in governance, education, and human rights. These initiatives have been both regional and national, occurring in countries like Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, and Kenya, enhancing governance and human rights frameworks in these regions.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in sectors such as education, governance, human rights, and economic development, the expert has held roles in program design, management, and evaluation. Cross-cutting expertise includes integrating governance and human rights into development programs. The geographic scope of work spans regional and country-specific initiatives across Sub-Saharan Africa, notably in Malawi, Mozambique, and Zambia. Career highlights include addressing gender equality and poverty reduction within diverse cultural contexts.

Languages and education

The expert is a native speaker of English and Chichewa, with proficiency in French, Shona, and Swahili at B1 level, utilized extensively across various African countries in multilingual teams. The educational background includes a Master of Education with an emphasis in management from the University of South Africa, a Master of Arts in Development Studies from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, and a Bachelor of Education (Hons) from the University of South Africa. Additionally, a Bachelor of Religious Studies from the Pontifical Urbanian University in Italy and a Diploma in Education from Marist International College in Kenya further complement the expert's qualifications.