Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 25 years of experience in food security and agribusiness, the expert provides technical support to enhance farmer livelihoods. Expertise includes project management, capacity building, monitoring and evaluation, and Climate Smart Agriculture. Career highlights include leading projects funded by USAID and the Dutch Government, managing initiatives impacting over 242,500 household members, and developing partnerships with public and private sectors. Previously held roles such as Senior Food Security Livelihoods and Youth Specialist and Project Coordinator demonstrate leadership and strategic oversight capabilities.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors like USAID and the Dutch Government. Responsibilities have included project implementation, capacity building, and technical assistance within the sectors of food security, agriculture, and livelihoods. These projects have been regional and national in scope, focusing on enhancing food security and improving livelihoods. The geographic locations for these activities encompass various counties in Kenya, including the Eastern and Western regions, as well as Nyanza and South Rift regions.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in rural development, environment and natural resource management, food security, and agriculture, the expert has held roles involving project management, technical support, and capacity building. Their cross-cutting expertise in Climate Smart Agriculture and market systems development has led to initiatives enhancing food production and resilience. The work is primarily country-specific to Kenya, impacting various regions through projects aimed at improving livelihoods and building sustainable partnerships. Extensive experience in Kenya has equipped the expert with significant insights into local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development challenges.

Languages and education

Fluent in English and Swahili, the expert utilizes these languages in professional settings, including in-country work in Kenya and collaboration with multilingual teams. English, a UN official language, has been extensively used in communication, reporting, and project management roles. The expert holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Nairobi, Kenya, completed in 2013. Additionally, they obtained a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the same institution in 2001 and a Post Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Education and Extension from Maseno University, Kenya, in 2008.