Key skills and expertise

With 18 years of experience in financial management, the expert excels in grants management, risk management, and financial analysis. They have led international projects with organizations like FCDO and USAID, focusing on governance and compliance. Previously held roles such as Fund Management Lead and Grants and Compliance Manager, they streamlined finance procedures and enhanced internal controls. Skilled in multi-donor reporting, capacity building, and project expenditure tracking, the expert has achieved improved program implementation and reduced organizational risks. Their leadership has resulted in strengthened financial governance and accountability across regional projects.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing extensive experience, the expert has collaborated with international donors such as FCDO, E.C, and USAID. They have worked on projects related to governance and democracy, financial compliance, and grant management. Involvement in project implementation, compliance monitoring, and capacity building has been a key focus, particularly in multi-donor reporting and risk management. The projects were regional in scope, involving multiple stakeholders across Africa, including specific work in Somalia and Kenya. Responsibilities have included overseeing financial processes, ensuring adherence to donor guidelines, and supporting effective project delivery and administration.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors, including social development, fundraising and grant management, and financial services and audit. With a background in leadership roles such as Fund Management Lead and Grants and Compliance Manager, they have overseen financial processes and multi-donor projects. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes risk management and capacity building, with a focus on governance and compliance. The geographic scope of their work is primarily regional within Africa, where they have successfully managed projects that align with development objectives and enhance financial governance. They have developed a deep understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in Kenya and Somalia, which has been crucial in managing multi-donor initiatives and implementing financial processes that align with regional development goals.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, which is one of the United Nations' official languages, the expert has utilized their language skills in regional and international settings, facilitating communication across multiple stakeholders and teams distributed geographically. Additionally, they are proficient in Swahili, which supports their work in East Africa. Their language competence has been instrumental in managing multi-donor projects and ensuring effective collaboration in diverse and multilingual environments. The expert is pursuing a Master of Science in Development Finance at Strathmore Business School in Kenya. They hold a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a Finance Option from KCA University, also located in Kenya. Additionally, they have completed the Certified Public Accountant program (Part I, II & III) at the Visions Institute of Professionals. This educational background emphasizes their expertise in finance and accounting within the context of development and commerce.