Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 14 years of experience as a human rights lawyer, the expert has specialized in human rights, access to justice, and transitional justice, alongside 6 years in project and program management. Career highlights include leading advocacy strategies and developing continental soft law instruments. Skilled in strategic planning, stakeholder management, and legal research, the expert has managed teams and projects across Africa. Accomplishments include spearheading the development of the African Union Transitional Justice Policy and serving as a technical advisor for various human rights committees and organizations.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors at the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation, focusing on project implementation and capacity building. The expert's work encompassed thematic areas such as human rights, transitional justice, and advocacy, with projects spanning regional and national levels. This work primarily took place in Africa, enhancing justice and human rights mechanisms and influencing policy implementation at various governmental and organizational levels.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in civil society, NGOs, gender, migration, human rights, training, law, and advocacy, the expert has held leadership roles such as Advocacy Programme Manager, overseeing strategic planning and implementation. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating advocacy across organizational programs and engaging in international law and human rights systems. The geographic scope of their work primarily covers Africa, focusing on regional and national levels to promote justice and human rights. Extensive geographic experience includes deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics in South Africa and Zimbabwe, contributing to shaping policies at national and continental levels.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, the expert utilizes the language extensively in professional settings, including legal research, international advocacy, and collaboration with multilingual teams. Their proficiency supports effective communication in diverse contexts, such as training workshops, international forums, and stakeholder engagement across various regions. The expert holds an LLB and an LLM with a specialization in Human Rights and Constitutional Practice from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, and is currently a candidate for an LLD at the same institution, focusing on furthering expertise in human rights and constitutional law.