Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 27 years of experience in education, the expert has spent 15 years in leadership roles, providing technical support and managing complex education programs in Malawi and Tanzania. Demonstrated expertise includes resource mobilization, program implementation, and management, significantly expanding Save the Children’s education portfolio from US$3 million to US$17 million annually. Career highlights include leading initiatives in disaster response readiness, education in emergencies, and inclusive education, collaborating with both local and international partners. Responsibilities have included strategic planning, capacity building, and proficient use of Microsoft Office, with experience in SPSS for research analysis.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as USAID, GIZ, the World Bank, DFID, and the Norwegian Embassy. The expert's involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, capacity building, and evaluations within the education sector. Contributions to initiatives like the Global Partnership in Education have been significant, managing projects that expanded Save the Children’s education portfolio in Malawi and Tanzania. The work has been both national and sector-specific, focusing on education development and humanitarian programs.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in the education sector, the expert has held leadership roles encompassing strategic planning, program management, and capacity building. Responsibilities have included overseeing education development and humanitarian programs, with a focus on resource mobilization and inclusive education. The expert has also engaged in cross-cutting initiatives like disaster response readiness and education in emergencies. The geographic scope of work has primarily been concentrated in Malawi and Tanzania, where the expert has developed deep insights into regional education challenges and governance. The extensive experience in these countries has provided a profound understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in education planning and management.

Languages and education

With native-level command of English, the expert demonstrates full professional proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking. This language competence has supported extensive work in international and multicultural environments, facilitating effective communication and collaboration within multilingual teams. The educational background includes a Master of Arts degree in Education Planning and Management from UNESCO’s International Institute for Education Planning and Management (IIEP) in France. Additionally, postgraduate diplomas in Education Planning and Management from IIEP and in Community-Oriented Education Management from an institution in Israel underscore extensive expertise in education planning and management.