The expert has extensive experience in the development sector, with over 35 years working across Africa and Asia. They have led and contributed to various projects with organizations like FAO, EU, and DGIS-SNV, focusing on livestock and livelihood initiatives within local governments and small-scale value chains. Their substantial project management experience includes work in ASAL or vulnerable regions affected by war, drought, hunger, and poverty, notably with Save the Children in South Sudan and DGIS-SNV in Pokot County, Kenya. The expert is deeply engaged in humanitarian efforts and addressing climate change impacts, demonstrating a particular interest in these areas. In the last 12 years, the expert has significantly expanded their family dairy business, Happy Cow Ltd, in Kenya. The company, with 160 employees and an annual turnover of USD 4 million, procures milk from 3,500 small to medium-scale farmers and processes 20,000 liters daily into cheese and yoghurt. They pioneered a Quality Based Milk Payment System to enhance milk quality, reduce bacterial contamination, and discourage antibiotic misuse. The expert is recognized for their leadership roles and has shown measurable impact through strategic projects like the Quality Based Milk Payment System. They possess essential technical and professional skills, including project cycle management, livestock extension, and value chain improvement. As a team player, the expert excels in networking with international NGOs to identify complementary resources, contributing to a shift from subsistence to more commercialized farming, thereby elevating farmers' incomes and ensuring food safety.