Key skills and expertise

Bringing nine years of experience in international development, the expert is proficient in both quantitative and qualitative data analysis using tools such as SPSS, Power BI, NVivo, Salesforce, and Excel. They have led data-driven projects across multiple countries, enhancing organizational capacity and stakeholder engagement. Career highlights include creating guidebooks for project improvement and training over 100 staff in data management. Responsibilities have included supervising interns and co-directing a conference, achieving increased engagement and awareness. Their work has strengthened project impact evaluation and informed strategic decisions for international development organizations.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors, the expert has worked with Global Affairs Canada on a C$19-million socio-economic empowerment project for women and youth in Ghana, focusing on governance and economic sustainability. This role involved monitoring and evaluation, capacity building, and stakeholder engagement. Additionally, they have worked with Mondelez International on child protection strategies in Ghana, involving data collection and evaluation in the child rights sector. These projects were regional in scope, encompassing multiple countries in Africa.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across diverse sectors including health, humanitarian aid, youth empowerment, and human rights. Previously held roles such as Global Data and Insights Officer, Data Analyst, and Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor, they have focused on data analysis, capacity building, and stakeholder engagement. Their interdisciplinary expertise encompasses organizational capacity building and advocacy, with a geographic scope spanning Ghana, Kenya, and Canada. The expert's work has contributed to regional development through projects in socioeconomic empowerment and child protection. They have extensive geographic experience in Ghana, Kenya, and Canada, working on international development projects. They possess a deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics in these regions, particularly in areas related to child rights, women's health, and socioeconomic empowerment. Their work has involved long-term assignments and collaborations with local and international stakeholders to address regional development issues.

Languages and education

With a background in languages, the expert is a native English speaker with intermediate proficiency in French. They have utilized these language skills in international development contexts, working in multilingual teams across Ghana, Kenya, and Canada. The expert's language competence has supported effective communication and stakeholder engagement in diverse cultural settings. Their educational background includes a Master of Science in Global Health from Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, with a distinction. The master's program included courses in Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods, Project Cycle Management, and Health Economics. Additionally, they earned a Bachelor of Environmental Studies in Honours International Development with a French Minor from the University of Waterloo, Canada. The educational background is complemented by an International Baccalaureate Diploma from ABA – An IB World School in Oman.