Key skills and expertise

With six years of experience, the expert is skilled in clinical nutrition, project implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and market research. They have managed teams, developed evaluation tools, and contributed to national health projects in Kenya. Notable accomplishments include overachieving sales targets and implementing successful marketing strategies. Previously held roles such as Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant and Social Media Executive have demonstrated strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in data analysis, statistical methods, and search engine optimization underscores their focus on health and marketing sectors.

Project experience and donor exposure

Career highlights include collaboration with USAID through the Kenya Integrated Water and Sanitation project, where the expert was involved in monitoring and evaluation activities, contributing to project implementation and assessment. This work was conducted at a national level within Kenya, specifically focusing on the health sector. Additionally, the expert participated in the Long Rains Assessment project in collaboration with the National Drought Management Authority, focusing on nutrition and health in Kilifi County.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across the health, monitoring and evaluation, and marketing and media sectors. Responsibilities have included project implementation, data analysis, and strategic marketing. The expert has demonstrated interdisciplinary skills, such as digital marketing in health projects and statistical analysis in nutrition initiatives. Their work has primarily been country-specific to Kenya, contributing to national health and development projects. Extensive experience in Nairobi and Kilifi County has involved local governance and regional development issues, particularly in the health sector, showcasing a deep familiarity with the country's cultural dynamics and regional development challenges.

Languages and education

Bringing fluency in English, a UN official language, and Swahili, these language skills have been utilized in professional settings, including project implementation and team management in multilingual environments within Kenya. The expert holds a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (with IT) from Maseno University in Kenya, completed between September 2013 and 2017, graduating with Second Class Honors (Upper Division).