Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 25 years of experience in economics, the expert has developed notable expertise in tax policy, strategic planning, and statistical analysis. Key qualifications include management, research, teamwork, and proficiency in software such as SPSS and E-Views. Career highlights include leadership roles as Senior Economist at the Malawi Revenue Authority and Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the Catholic University of Malawi. The expert has successfully managed projects for both local and international initiatives, including a national budget scoping exercise for UNICEF Malawi, contributing to impactful social development outcomes.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert collaborated with UNICEF Malawi on a national budget scoping exercise aimed at interventions and activities to end child marriages. This project, conducted from May to July 2019, involved evaluating financial allocations for initiatives within the social development sector in Malawi. Additionally, the expert's involvement with Oxfam GB included project implementation in the health sector, specifically a cash transfer project for drought-affected areas, which encompassed data collection and analysis, market surveys, and resource management.

Sectors and geographic focus

With extensive experience across sectors such as education, macro-economy and public finance, social development, and monitoring and evaluation, the expert has held key roles including Senior Economist in tax policy and planning, Dean of Social Sciences, and Lecturer in Economics. Responsibilities have ranged from strategic planning and project management to teaching and research. The expert's interdisciplinary knowledge spans digital tools in economic analysis and strategic development, with a primary focus on Malawi. This broad sectoral involvement underscores a versatile expertise in both academic and practical applications.

The expert has extensive experience working in Malawi, engaging in roles that encompass national governance and social development. With a longstanding involvement in Malawi's academic and economic sectors, the expert has developed a profound understanding of local cultural dynamics and regional development issues. This geographic focus has been central to the expert's contributions in both governmental and educational capacities, including work with the Malawi Revenue Authority and various universities in the country.

Languages and education

Fluency in English, one of the UN official languages, has been utilized extensively in professional settings, including academic teaching and international project collaborations. The expert's language skills have facilitated effective communication in diverse environments, enhancing contributions to multilingual teams and international development projects.

The expert holds a Master of Science in International Economics from Lund University, Sweden, with a focus on Trade Law and Trade Policy. Additionally, a Post-graduate Diploma in International Economics was obtained from the same institution. The academic journey began with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, specializing in Economics, from the University of Malawi, Chancellor College. Further academic credentials include a Post Graduate Certificate in Tax and Development from the University of Sussex, UK.