Key skills and expertise

With 26 years of experience, the expert is a Governance, Policy, and Development Specialist focusing on natural resources, climate change, and agriculture. They have successfully led international projects, enhancing governance for 7,000 dairy farming households and improving market access for 2 million smallholder farmers. Key skills include grant writing, technical assistance, and capacity building. The expert has held leadership roles such as International Lead Consultant, managing large-scale projects and teams, and securing substantial funding for initiatives from organizations like FAO and the World Bank.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaborations with international donors such as FAO, World Bank, UKAID/DFID, and the European Commission. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in sectors like governance, climate change, agriculture, and natural resources management. These projects have been both national and regional in scope, covering geographic locations such as Kenya, Bangladesh, Sierra Leone, and Uganda.

Sectors and geographic focus

Bringing over two decades of experience, the expert has worked across key sectors such as rural development, social development, agriculture, and climate change. Previously held roles include International Lead Consultant, providing governance and policy expertise. Their interdisciplinary knowledge integrates digitalization in agriculture and infrastructure in rural development. The expert has worked on national and regional projects, particularly in Africa and Asia, focusing on enhancing agricultural productivity, market access, and climate resilience. Extensive geographic experience includes significant long-term involvement in Kenya, Bangladesh, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia, and Sudan, developing a deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in English and Swahili, with basic proficiency in French. These language skills have been used extensively in professional settings, facilitating effective communication in multilingual teams across various countries in Africa and Asia. The expert holds a PhD in Governance and Inclusive Development from the Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands. They earned an M. Phil. in Environmental Science (Environmental Information System) from the University of Eldoret, Kenya. Additionally, they have a Post Graduate Diploma in Education and a B.Sc. in Animal Production and Health Sciences from Egerton University, Kenya.