Key skills and expertise

With 17 years of experience, the expert specializes in agricultural markets, value chain analysis, and rural development programs. Career highlights include leading projects such as TADO Energy and ERAN FARMHOUSE, focusing on reducing on-farm losses and promoting value addition. Responsibilities have included developing a MEAL operation manual and implementing comprehensive evaluations as a MEAL Coordinator for Swisscontact Uganda. The expert has contributed to international initiatives, such as curriculum development at CTA and research on gender-inclusive practices. Key skills encompass data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and management of knowledge and innovation.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert collaborated with Swisscontact Uganda, a Swiss Foundation for Technical Cooperation, as a MEAL Coordinator in Uganda. This role involved developing a MEAL operation manual, implementing program assessments and evaluations, and supporting learning-to-action events. The work focused on monitoring and evaluation within the agricultural and rural development sectors, emphasizing capacity building and programmatic improvements at a national level in Uganda.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across multiple sectors, including energy, environment and climate, food systems and livelihoods, and agriculture and rural development. Previously held roles such as Co-Founder of TADO Energy and Project Lead Developer at ERAN FARMHOUSE, focusing on sustainable agriculture and value addition. The expert's interdisciplinary knowledge includes digitalization in agriculture and gender-inclusive practices in value chain innovation. Geographic experience spans Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, with significant work in Uganda, Georgia, and the Netherlands. In Uganda, the focus was on agricultural and rural development, while in Georgia, the expert contributed to educational reforms and peacebuilding. Involvement in the Netherlands included academic research and curriculum development.

Languages and education

Bringing over 17 years of experience, the expert is a native speaker of English and Luganda, with proficiency in French (B2 level) and basic competence in Spanish (A2 level). These language skills have been utilized in various international contexts, supporting collaboration in diverse teams and facilitating international development projects. The expert holds a Master's degree in Knowledge Management and Human Resource Management and a BA (Hons.) in Organizations, Work and Technology from Lancaster University Management School in the United Kingdom. Additionally, the expert was a PhD candidate at Wageningen University and Research Centre in the Netherlands, focusing on innovation platforms and entrepreneurial behaviors in rural communities.