Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 7 years of experience in community development, NGOs, and international project management, the expert specializes in social protection, food security, and natural resource management. Managed projects funded by UNICEF, WFP, EU, and DfID, enhancing governmental capabilities in sub-Saharan Africa. Key qualifications include project management, data analysis, and capacity building. Career highlights include founding a social enterprise in Ethiopia and developing internal databases and project tracking tools. Previously held leadership roles such as Institutional Programmes Officer and CEO, demonstrating strong organizational and coordination abilities.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with major international donors including UNICEF, WFP, EU, and DfID. The expert's involvement encompassed project implementation, technical support, and capacity building, primarily in sub-Saharan Africa, including Ethiopia, Mozambique, Angola, Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, and Mali. Responsibilities have included enhancing government capabilities in delivering social benefits and managing large-scale livelihood and WASH projects.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in community development, food systems, social development, project management, and agriculture, the expert has held roles such as Institutional Programmes Officer and Programmes Officer, managing internationally funded projects. The work has demonstrated interdisciplinary expertise in sustainable agriculture and natural resource management, with a geographic focus on sub-Saharan Africa. Extensive experience in Ethiopia, Sierra Leone, Mozambique, Angola, Burkina Faso, and Mali has contributed to projects enhancing local governance and social protection systems, addressing regional development issues like food security and livelihood improvement.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, which is utilized in managing international development projects, collaborating with global organizations, and working in multilingual teams across sub-Saharan Africa. The expert is currently pursuing a degree in Economics and Mathematical Sciences at Open University, United Kingdom, with an anticipated graduation date of July 2020. Previously studied Economics, Politics, and International Relations at Oxford Brookes University, United Kingdom, achieving a grade of 72%.