Key skills and expertise

With over 22 years of experience, the expert excels in governance, democracy, and human rights. Leading projects that have reached over 5 million citizens, the expert has managed $100 million in funds and overseen more than 100 CSOs. Key skills include program monitoring, social accountability, and policy analysis. The expert has developed results frameworks and facilitated capacity building for CSOs and government officials. Leadership roles have included managing international initiatives and advising on public sector reforms. Accomplishments include authoring significant policy changes and enhancing transparency and accountability across multiple regions.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated extensively with international donors such as USAID, EU, Swedish Government, Irish Aid, and the Foreign Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO). Involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in governance, health, education, and democracy. Projects have been both national and regional in scope, covering countries like Zimbabwe, Lesotho, South Africa, Ethiopia, Nepal, and Tanzania. The expert has managed substantial budgets, including programs over $100 million, and has played a pivotal role in advancing transparency, accountability, and human rights in these regions.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across sectors including governance, human rights, education, and health. Responsibilities have included roles such as Governance Adviser and Program Manager, focusing on policy development, capacity building, and project management. Cross-cutting expertise includes gender mainstreaming and social accountability. The work has a regional scope, particularly in Southern Africa, with significant contributions to public sector reform and the enhancement of democratic processes. The interdisciplinary approach integrates governance with health and education, promoting transparency and accountability in these sectors. Extensive experience in Southern Africa, particularly in Zimbabwe and Lesotho, has involved work on governance and development issues. Additionally, the expert has been involved in projects in South Africa, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and South Sudan, focusing on governance, human rights, and accountability. International experience extends to Nepal, contributing to political and economic development diagnostics. This diverse geographic involvement underscores deep familiarity with regional development dynamics and local governance structures across these countries.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English, used extensively in professional settings, including international development projects and collaboration with multilingual teams. Fair proficiency in French has been utilized in regional work across Southern Africa. The expert holds a Ph.D. in Development Studies from Zimbabwe Open University, obtained between 2015 and 2020. A Master of Public Administration with Merit was earned from the University of Zimbabwe, completed from 2003 to 2006. Additionally, the expert holds a Bachelor of Science in Politics and Administration, graduating with a 2.1 from the University of Zimbabwe, completed between 2000 and 2003. These qualifications were all obtained in Zimbabwe.