Key skills and expertise

With 28 years of experience, the expert excels in integrated OVC programming, economic strengthening, and sustainable livelihoods. They have led local and international projects, notably with USAID, enhancing the economic status of over 58,000 households. Previously held roles include Acting Chief of Party and Economic Strengthening/Livelihoods Technical Advisor, providing strategic leadership and technical oversight. Responsibilities have included project design, management, technical leadership, and capacity building, with accomplishments in developing pro-poor value chains and innovative economic empowerment models.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with USAID in international development cooperation, providing strategic leadership, technical assistance, and capacity building. Their work involved project implementation and oversight in areas such as economic strengthening, sustainable livelihoods, and social determinants of health. The projects were national in scope, targeting marginalized households and OVC programming across multiple counties in Kenya. Career highlights include roles such as Acting Chief of Party and Economic Strengthening/Livelihoods Technical Advisor, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and effective program delivery.

Sectors and geographic focus

Bringing over two decades of experience, the expert has worked across key sectors including food systems and livelihoods, social development, youth and child welfare, agriculture and rural development, financial services, and audit. Background includes positions at organizations where strategic oversight and technical guidance were provided. Their interdisciplinary expertise encompasses economic strengthening and sustainable livelihoods, with a focus on micro-enterprise development and financial inclusion. The geographic scope of their work is primarily based in Kenya, with additional experience in Zambia and Tanzania, enhancing regional development insights. The expert has extensive experience working in Kenya, with significant involvement in various counties, focusing on economic strengthening and OVC programming. They have also worked in Zambia and Tanzania, providing technical advisory services in microfinance and youth enterprise programs. This geographic experience has endowed them with a deep understanding of regional development issues and local governance dynamics, particularly in East Africa.

Languages and education

With a background in language proficiency, the expert possesses full professional proficiency in English, demonstrating strong communication skills in diverse professional contexts, including international projects and multilingual teams. They are also fluent in Swahili, using it effectively in both professional and native settings. Additionally, the expert has basic proficiency in French, which supports engagement in multilingual environments. The expert holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Strategic Management and Finance from the United States International University in Nairobi, Kenya. Additionally, they earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry (Hons) from Kenyatta University, also located in Nairobi, Kenya.