Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 13 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, the expert has excelled in setting frameworks, documenting processes, and leading capacity-building efforts within NGOs and UN agencies. With a total of 20 years of professional experience, responsibilities have included leading multicultural teams in assessing development projects across South Sudan, Somalia, and Zambia. Career highlights include developing the South Sudan Monitoring and Reporting Framework and managing projects valued at over 50 million USD. Previously held roles such as Humanitarian Affairs Officer and Team Leader demonstrate a strong foundation in international development cooperation.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors like USAID, OFDA, DFID, AusAID, ECHO, EU, and the Government of Germany. The expert's involvement included project implementation, technical assistance, and evaluations in thematic areas such as governance, health, and education. The expert managed projects on both national and regional scales in South Sudan, Somalia, and Zambia, coordinating with donors to support systems and practices that enabled evidence-based programs with increased reach and impact.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in social development, monitoring and evaluation, project management, disaster reduction and humanitarian relief, agriculture and rural development, and marketing and media, the expert has held roles that involved leading monitoring and evaluation efforts, capacity building, and developing strategic frameworks. This cross-cutting expertise includes integrating governance and accountability within humanitarian and development projects. The geographic scope of work encompasses regional and country-specific initiatives in South Sudan, Somalia, and Zambia, with emphasis on collaboration with diverse stakeholders to enhance program outcomes. The expert has extensive geographic experience in these countries, with significant long-term assignments fostering a deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English and Swahili, languages that have been extensively utilized in professional settings, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams across South Sudan, Somalia, and Zambia. These language skills have facilitated effective communication in international development projects and humanitarian operations. The expert holds a Master's degree in International Development Administration from Andrews University, USA, completed between August 2012 and December 2017. Additionally, the expert earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a minor in Development Studies from the University of Zambia, completed from January 2000 to December 2004.