Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 18 years of experience in international development and the private sector, the expert is a specialist in energy access. Key qualifications include project management, business strategy, fundraising, and renewable energy business development. Career highlights include leading projects across Africa, such as implementing pay-as-you-go solar systems and developing partnerships with global solar companies. Accomplishments involve deploying thousands of solar systems and capacity building in solar PV design. Responsibilities have included leadership roles at organizations like Mercy Corps and Tetra Tech, managing large-scale projects and ensuring donor compliance.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors such as USAID, the World Bank, and DANIDA, the expert has been involved in project implementation, technical assistance, capacity building, and monitoring and evaluation in the energy sector. Projects have been managed and developed on a national and regional scale, focusing on renewable energy and sustainable development. This work has taken place in various African countries, including Ethiopia, Uganda, Liberia, and Ghana.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across sectors including energy, environment, and natural resource management, the expert has held roles such as program manager and technical advisor. Projects in renewable energy have focused on distributed energy solutions and market systems in Africa. Cross-cutting expertise includes business strategy, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building. The geographic scope of work spans Ethiopia, Uganda, Liberia, and Ghana, with initiatives driven in both urban and rural settings. Extensive geographic experience in Africa has provided a deep understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in the context of renewable energy and sustainable development.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, a UN official language, the expert has utilized language skills in international development projects and collaborations, working in multilingual teams across various African countries. Other languages spoken include Ewe and Ga, used in local contexts for effective stakeholder engagement and project implementation. The expert holds a Master of Science in Energy and Sustainable Management from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Ghana. These academic qualifications provide a solid foundation in energy management and business administration.