Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 20 years of experience in development management, the expert is a Project Management Specialist with a focus on health and social development. Key qualifications include designing evidence-based activities, monitoring program results, conducting data quality assessments, and financial management. Career highlights include leading projects for USAID and World Vision International, achieving significant health outcomes in Zambia, such as malaria prevention and nutrition initiatives. Responsibilities have included leadership roles like Contracting Officer Representative and contributions to capacity building and sustainability projects across Africa, demonstrating strong project implementation and strategic planning abilities.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in international development, the expert has collaborated with donors such as the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Millennium Challenge Account Zambia. The expert's involvement encompasses project implementation and technical assistance in health and social development sectors. They have worked on both regional and national projects, focusing on health outcomes in Zambia, including malaria prevention and nutrition programs. The expert has also contributed to sustainability and transition projects across countries like Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi, and Zambia through roles at World Vision International.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse sectors, including health, rural development, poverty reduction, social development, and monitoring and evaluation. Previously held roles such as Project Management Specialist and Social and Gender Manager, with responsibilities in project design, monitoring, and evaluation. The expert's cross-cutting expertise includes integrating gender equality in development projects and managing health initiatives like malaria prevention and nutrition programs. Their work primarily spans the African region, with significant contributions in Zambia, Kenya, and other East and Southern African countries. Geographic experience includes deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, particularly in health and social development sectors.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, the expert has utilized this language extensively in professional settings, including international development projects and collaborations with organizations such as USAID and World Vision International. This language competence supports effective communication and coordination in diverse, multilingual teams across various countries in Africa. The expert holds a Master of Science in Poverty Reduction, Policy and Practice from the University of London School of Oriental African Studies, United Kingdom. Additionally, they possess an Honors Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies from the University of South Africa, Pretoria, and a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Zambia, Lusaka. Their academic background is centered on development studies and social work.