Key skills and expertise

Bringing 33 years of experience, the expert specializes in project and program planning, monitoring and evaluation, and institutional assessment. Responsibilities have included coordinating evaluations for DFID-funded projects and facilitating strategic planning for over 22 local government authorities in Tanzania. The expert has worked with prominent organizations such as USAID, Oxfam, and SNV, contributing to socio-economic assessments and capacity-building efforts. Career highlights include senior consultant roles encompassing strategic planning, business development, and impact assessments, demonstrating leadership in both local and international initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors including USAID, DFID, SNV, NORAD, DANIDA, WSSCC, and the World Bank. Involvement has encompassed project implementation, evaluations, and capacity building in sectors such as water supply and sanitation, socio-economic assessments, and governance. Projects have been conducted at both national and regional levels across Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and Malawi. The expert facilitated evaluations of the Water Sector Development Programme and coordinated monitoring of DFID-funded projects by international NGOs.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in rural development, civil society and NGOs, education, humanitarian aid, monitoring and evaluation, pollution and waste management, and decentralization and local development, the expert has held senior consultant positions with responsibilities in strategic planning, project evaluation, and capacity building. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise spans socio-economic assessments and participatory community engagement, with a geographic focus on Tanzania and neighboring countries. This extensive sectoral experience supports initiatives at both local and international levels, contributing to sustainable development and governance improvements. The expert has extensive geographic experience working in Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Uganda, and Malawi, with a deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues.

Languages and education

With a background in education and development studies, the expert is fluent in English and a native speaker of Swahili, with moderate proficiency in French. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including in-country work across Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Uganda, and Malawi, and collaboration with multilingual teams on international projects. The expert holds a Master's Degree in Development Studies from the Institute of Social Studies in The Hague, The Netherlands, and a Master's Degree in Education from the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Additionally, the expert obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Education from the University of Dar es Salaam.