Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 15 years of experience, the expert excels in project management, agroecology, integrated watershed management, and civil engineering. They have successfully led initiatives in WASH, food security, and environmental impact assessment. As a Program Manager, they managed a GBP 2,000,000 DFID-funded grant, overseeing project design and implementation while building capacity in livelihoods and humanitarian response. Their leadership has been instrumental in formulating climate change adaptation policies for multiple Kenyan counties and establishing cereal aggregation centers. Responsibilities have included managing partnerships, budgets, and risk registers, along with nurturing stakeholder relationships.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors, the expert has managed a GBP 2,000,000 grant for a community resilience project in Kenya, funded by DFID. Their involvement encompassed grant management, project implementation, and capacity building, particularly in livelihoods and humanitarian response. This work was conducted at a national level, focusing on regions such as Tharaka Nithi, Meru, and Kitui. Additionally, they have worked with WFP/ActionAid International, overseeing projects related to food security and WASH, integrating nutrition, sanitation, and health in project implementation across Kenya.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across various sectors, including community development, environment and climate, food systems and livelihoods, civil engineering, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). Previously held roles such as Program Manager and Project Coordinator, they have focused on project management, agroecology, and integrated watershed management. Their responsibilities have included managing large-scale grants, designing and implementing projects, and building capacity in humanitarian response. The expert's work spans regional and national levels in Kenya, with cross-cutting expertise in integrating infrastructure development with environmental and food security initiatives. They have extensive experience working in Kenya, with a deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues. Their work has included formulating climate change adaptation policies and implementing community resilience projects, demonstrating a strong understanding of the cultural and socio-economic dynamics within regions like Tharaka Nithi, Meru, Kitui, Turkana, and Embu.

Languages and education

The expert possesses native-level proficiency in both Swahili and English, demonstrating full professional command in reading, writing, and speaking. These language skills have been effectively utilized in diverse professional settings, including managing multilingual teams and coordinating international projects. Their ability to communicate fluently in English has been critical in liaising with international donors and stakeholders, ensuring effective project management and reporting. The expert holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology, Kenya, completed in 2010. They are currently pursuing a Master of Science in Land and Water Management at Kenyatta University, Kenya. Their secondary education was completed at Moi Forces Academy, Nairobi, where they achieved a mean grade of A- in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.