Key skills and expertise

Bringing over six years of experience in managing humanitarian and recovery programs, the expert excels in project planning, monitoring, and evaluation. They have a proven track record in designing market-based responses such as cash transfer programming. With experience spanning local and international initiatives, the expert has worked with donors like UNICEF and WaterAid. Leadership roles have included managing teams of up to 18 members, with a focus on promoting gender and diversity. Previously held roles include Planning Officer, Community-Based Field Facilitator, and Project Manager, with responsibilities in disaster risk management and WASH projects.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as DoDMA, UNICEF, EU, DFID, Christian Aid, and WaterAid. Their involvement encompasses project planning, monitoring, and evaluation in humanitarian and recovery programs. Thematic areas include disaster risk management, water and sanitation, and humanitarian aid. Projects have been implemented on a national scale, with specific work conducted in multiple districts of Malawi, including Mulanje, Thyolo, Chikwawa, and Nsanje.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors including humanitarian aid, disaster risk management, water and sanitation, and agriculture. Responsibilities have included project implementation and management, with interdisciplinary knowledge integrating socioeconomic empowerment in agricultural extension and addressing cross-cutting issues like gender and environmental protection. The geographic scope of work is primarily country-specific to Malawi, contributing to both national and district-level initiatives. Extensive experience in Malawi, particularly in the districts of Mulanje, Thyolo, Chikwawa, and Nsanje, has provided deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues.

Languages and education

Fluent in English and Chichewa, the expert's language skills have been utilized in professional settings across multiple districts in Malawi, facilitating communication and collaboration in diverse, multilingual teams. With a background in Environmental Sciences, the expert holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Bunda College, Malawi. Their studies focused on Agricultural Extension approaches, emphasizing livelihoods, socioeconomic empowerment, and sustainability.