The expert is a seasoned Social Scientist and MERL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning) professional with more than a decade of extensive experience spanning national, regional, and multinational projects. The expertise covers a range of development and humanitarian fields such as Gender, Child Rights and Protection, Education, Public Health, Economic Empowerment, WASH, and Democracy. The expert has actively collaborated with international funding organizations and coordinated engagements involving Government officials, SADC representatives, NGOs, CSOs, and CBOs across East and Southern Africa, effectively representing a diverse client base.

In leadership roles, the expert has pioneered innovative and team-centered approaches, notably leading the execution of various successful research and evaluation projects. The focus is firmly on quality and sustained growth across individual, institutional, and community levels. Key responsibilities have included overseeing project planning and monitoring, coordinating multi-country research initiatives, and managing both internal and external project teams and consultants.

Notable achievements include delivering tangible results through team leadership, technical acumen, and expert evaluation processes. Technical and professional skills include advanced M&E practices, project management, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, and adeptness in mobile data collection. The expert's substantial impact in terms of measurable outcomes and improvements in the target sectors reinforces their suitability for advanced roles within the development sector.