Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 20 years of experience, the expert is a specialist in fiscal and procurement, finance, and grants management. Possessing technical skills in financial management, audit, and compliance, they have developed expertise in forensic accounting. Career highlights include leading international initiatives, implementing grants management systems, and providing fiscal oversight for major donors. Notable achievements involve streamlining finance systems for a $390 million Global Fund program and managing a portfolio of 39 donor-funded projects. Responsibilities have included developing financial strategies and enhancing organizational performance and accountability.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors such as the Millennium Challenge Corporation, Global Fund, GAVI, USAID, World Bank, and the African Development Bank, the expert has been involved in project implementation, fiscal oversight, capacity building, and grants management. The thematic areas covered include health, economic development, finance, agriculture, and infrastructure. These projects, primarily national in scope and taking place in Malawi, aimed at improving financial management systems, enhancing program quality, and ensuring compliance with donor standards.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across diverse sectors, including finance and accounting, procurement, agriculture, health, and social development. Previously held roles such as fiscal oversight, grants management, and program coordination have involved providing leadership in financial systems and compliance. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating financial management with program development, enhancing efficiency in national projects. The expert's work primarily focuses on Malawi, with responsibilities encompassing project planning, execution, and evaluation in diverse environments. Extensive experience in Malawi has provided a deep understanding of local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues, focusing on financial management, grants administration, and capacity building within sectors like health and agriculture.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, Chichewa, and Tumbuka, the expert has utilized these language skills in various professional contexts, including in-country work in Malawi and collaborating with multilingual teams on international projects. Background includes a Bachelor of Accountancy from Exploits University in Malawi and a Diploma in Agriculture and Natural Resources Management from Natural Resources College in Malawi. Additionally, they are pursuing a Master of Commerce in Financial Management, complemented by a Diploma in Forensic Accounting (Level IV).