Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 13 years of experience in energy management, climate change advocacy, and renewable energy development, the expert is a Licensed Class A Energy Auditor. Key skills include project energy management, climate finance, capacity building, and sustainability. They have successfully led both local and international projects, achieving significant energy savings and efficiency improvements across East Africa. Career highlights include conducting over 200 energy and water audits, managing projects worth over $500,000, and developing national energy efficiency strategies. Responsibilities have included coordinating with government bodies and development partners to implement energy and climate policies.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the World Bank, Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), African Development Bank, and CDC Group UK. Their involvement spans project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in sectors like energy, water, and climate finance. These projects have been regional and national in scale, focusing on infrastructure and renewable energy development. Geographic locations for these donor-related projects include Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Nigeria, Malawi, and Uganda.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in energy, renewable energy, environmental management, and climate change advocacy, the expert has held roles encompassing project management, energy auditing, and policy development. They possess cross-cutting expertise in integrating technology and infrastructure for energy transitions. The geographic scope of work includes regional projects in East Africa, with specific experience in countries such as Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The expert has contributed to developing energy and climate policies, managing projects, and conducting feasibility studies and audits. Extensive geographic experience also includes work in Malawi, Rwanda, Israel, and Norway, with a deep understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in energy and climate change sectors.

Languages and education

Fluent in both English and Swahili, the expert has excellent reading, speaking, and writing skills in both languages. These competencies have been utilized in various professional contexts, including in-country work across multiple countries such as Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, as well as in collaboration with multilingual teams on international projects. The expert holds a Master of Engineering in Engineering Management from the International University of Applied Sciences in Germany and a Master of Science in Project Management from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology in Kenya. Additionally, they earned a Bachelor of Science in Power Plant Engineering from Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology in Kenya. The expert has also completed courses in Renewable Energy at the Arava Institute of Environmental Studies in Israel and Hydropower Development at the International Centre for Hydropower in Norway.