Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 17 years of experience in financial services and audit, the expert excels in financial management and ensuring compliance with donor regulations. Career highlights include managing finance departments, preparing budgets, and coordinating audits in international development projects, particularly in the health sector. Previously held roles such as Finance Manager have involved overseeing finance operations and implementing effective internal controls. The expert is adept at developing innovative financial solutions and has successfully collaborated with major donors like USAID and UNICEF, achieving compliance and financial accuracy in regional projects across Somalia and Kenya.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as USAID, UNICEF, ECHO, DFID, OCHA, and the Global Fund. Responsibilities have included project implementation and financial management in the health sector. The work primarily took place in Somalia and Kenya, focusing on ensuring compliance with donor regulations, budget preparation, and financial reporting. The projects were of a regional scale, involving coordination between various offices and adherence to international standards.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in financial services and audit, the expert has held significant roles in financial management and compliance. Background includes positions at International Medical Corps, focusing on donor-funded health projects in Kenya and Somalia. Cross-cutting expertise includes financial oversight, budget preparation, and the implementation of internal controls, contributing to effective regional program execution and development. Extensive geographic experience in East Africa, particularly in Kenya and Somalia, has provided a deep understanding of local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development challenges, particularly in the health sector.

Languages and education

Proficient in English, a key UN official language, utilized extensively in professional roles within international organizations. This competence supports effective communication in multilingual teams and facilitates engagement with international donors and stakeholders in projects across Kenya and Somalia. Educational background includes pursuing a Master of Science in Development Finance at KCA University in Kenya and holding a Bachelor of Commerce with a double major in Finance and Accounting from Strathmore University, also in Kenya. This academic foundation in finance and commerce underpins the expert's professional expertise in financial management and development finance.