Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 14 years of professional experience, including a decade in grants management, inclusive finance, and economic development, the expert has led entire project cycles. With a background in agriculture, agribusiness, energy, and financial inclusion funds, their expertise encompasses project and grants management, technical assistance, financial systems, capacity building, portfolio planning, due diligence, team coordination, and business plan writing. The expert has worked on both local and international initiatives across East and West Africa and the United Kingdom, showcasing strong leadership and project execution skills.

Project experience and donor exposure

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse sectors, including institutional development and capacity building, SME and private sector development, grants and grant schemes, program and resource management, finance and accounting, and agriculture. Responsibilities have included project leadership, technical assistance, and financial system management. Their interdisciplinary knowledge includes financial inclusion in agriculture and energy sectors. The expert has operated regionally across East and West Africa, managing projects from inception to completion, demonstrating strong cross-sectoral and geographic adaptability.

With extensive geographic experience in Africa, the expert has worked in Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, and Uganda. This broad regional involvement has provided a deep understanding of local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues, particularly in East and West Africa. Their work in these regions includes both short-term projects and long-term assignments, contributing to comprehensive regional expertise.

Languages and education

Proficient in English and Swahili, the expert utilizes these languages in professional settings across several African countries, including Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, and Uganda. This linguistic competence supports work in diverse, multilingual teams and various international development projects.

With an educational background that includes an MSc in Agricultural Economics from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, United Kingdom, the expert is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) and holds a Bachelor of Business Management from Moi University, Kenya.