Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 16 years of professional experience, the expert has dedicated 12 years to Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) within humanitarian and developmental programs, including 6 years internationally. Responsibilities have included leading M&E units, managing donor projects, and developing systems to support agricultural value chains in 11 countries. Career highlights include heading M&E units for FAO Nigeria and the Kenya Climate Innovation Center. Notable achievements include setting up MEAL systems for over 120 SMEs and managing over 18 donor projects across multiple regions.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors such as the Danish Refugee Council and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The expert's involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, and evaluations in thematic areas like agriculture, climate, and humanitarian aid. Projects span regional and national scales, with work conducted in countries like Nigeria, Italy, Kenya, and across 11 priority countries for agricultural value chain development. The expert has also engaged in capacity building and M&E system development for donor-funded initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in community development, environment and climate, agriculture and rural development, and monitoring and evaluation, the expert has held roles such as Monitoring and Evaluation Officer and Coordinator. Responsibilities have included leadership in project management and system development. The expert's interdisciplinary knowledge encompasses integrating climate-smart innovations and agricultural value chain projects. The geographic scope includes regional and country-specific projects in Kenya, Nigeria, and other global network priority countries, enhancing expertise in both local and international development contexts. Extensive geographic experience includes work in Kenya, Nigeria, and Italy, as well as involvement in projects across countries like Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Yemen, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. This work has provided deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues, particularly through roles in agricultural value chain development and humanitarian aid initiatives.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English and Swahili, both written and spoken. These language skills have been effectively utilized in various professional contexts, including international development projects and collaborations with multilingual teams. The expert holds a Master of Business Administration in Project Management from Kenyatta University, Kenya, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology and Biotechnology from the University of Nairobi, Kenya. These academic credentials provide a strong foundation in both business administration and scientific disciplines.