Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 18 years of experience in macro-economics, public finance, and community development, the expert focuses on research, policy capacity building, and advocacy. Skilled in both qualitative and quantitative data analysis, the expert has led international projects, including humanitarian responses and tax justice initiatives. Career highlights include influencing tax policy in the SADC model law and managing ActionAid's humanitarian programs in Mozambique. Responsibilities have included leadership roles, successfully coordinating multi-country projects and providing technical assistance to enhance governance and financial systems.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in international development, the expert has collaborated with donors through ActionAid Mozambique and ActionAid Denmark, focusing on humanitarian response and tax justice programs. Involvement has included project implementation and technical assistance in governance and public finance management. These projects were regional, covering multiple African countries, including Mozambique. The expert's contributions to capacity building and policy advocacy have enhanced governance structures and tax systems within the region.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across sectors such as community development, macro-economy and public finance, public sector governance, and agriculture and rural development. Previously held roles have involved policy advocacy, research, capacity building, and humanitarian response management. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating governance with economic development and advocacy. Geographic experience is extensive in Africa, particularly in Mozambique and Zimbabwe, where the expert has led initiatives to improve tax systems and enhance public finance management. This work has involved regional projects across multiple African countries, focusing on governance, public finance, and humanitarian response.

Languages and education

With a strong academic foundation, the expert holds a Master of Science in Economics, awarded with Merit, and a Bachelor of Science in Economics, awarded with an Upper Second Class (2.1), both from the University of Zimbabwe. These qualifications highlight expertise in economics from a reputable institution. The expert is fluent in English and Portuguese, with excellent proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing. These language skills have been utilized in international development work, particularly in Mozambique with ActionAid, facilitating communication in multilingual teams and enhancing collaboration in diverse cultural settings.