Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 24 years of experience in humanitarian aid and development leadership, the expert is adept in WASH, infrastructure, project management, and change management. They have led multimillion-dollar projects across East Africa and the Middle East, significantly enhancing water and sanitation infrastructure. As a Certified Change Management Professional, the expert has effectively managed projects funded by major donors, achieving strategic negotiation and partnership successes. Responsibilities have included overseeing project design, implementation, and budget management, which have resulted in improved water access and sanitation coverage in refugee settlements.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as UNHCR, UNICEF, UNOCHA, EU, ECHO, BPRM, DFID, KfW, BMZ, DANIDA, SIDA, CIDA, USAID/OFDA, SDC, and MoFA. Their involvement encompasses project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in WASH and infrastructure sectors. These projects, ranging from regional to national scopes, were executed in East Africa and the Middle East, including countries like Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia, South Sudan, and Yemen.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including civil society and NGOs, environment and natural resource management, humanitarian aid and emergency response, civil engineering, and water and sanitation. Previously held roles such as WASH and infrastructure coordinator, manager, and consultant, the expert's responsibilities have included project design, implementation, and strategic leadership. Their cross-cutting expertise involves integrating infrastructure development in humanitarian contexts and capacity building. The geographic scope of their work spans East Africa and the Middle East, focusing on enhancing water access and sanitation in diverse communities. Extensive geographic experience in East Africa and the Middle East includes long-term assignments and recurring projects, providing deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English and Swahili, with excellent reading, speaking, and writing skills in both languages. These language competences have been utilized in international development contexts, including in-country work across East Africa and the Middle East, as well as in multilingual teams during project implementations and coordination meetings. The expert holds a Master of Science in Water Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) from Kenyatta University, Kenya, and a Master of Science in Strategic Leadership from California Miramar University, USA. Additionally, they have a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Geography from Moi University, Kenya. Diplomas in Project Management and Civil Engineering were obtained from The Kenya Institute of Management and The Technical University of Kenya, respectively.