Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 28 years of experience in international development, the expert specializes in program management, monitoring and evaluation, and capacity building. Career highlights include leading projects in climate risk financing and disaster risk management across Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Notable achievements include establishing a satellite office for Food for the Hungry, achieving a 98% loan repayment rate. Previously held roles such as Team Leader and Evaluation Expert, the expert has been instrumental in designing M&E systems and communication strategies for EU-funded programs.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors such as the European Union and the World Bank, the expert has engaged in project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building. Thematic areas include governance, climate risk financing, disaster risk management, and communication strategies. Worked across diverse projects that are regional and national in scope, taking place in geographic locations including Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, and Tanzania. Responsibilities have included providing training on EU-EDF procedures and developing M&E systems for donor-funded programs.

Sectors and geographic focus

Background includes positions in sectors such as rural development, civil society and NGOs, social development, and administration. Roles have included Monitoring and Evaluation Expert, Communications Manager, and Capacity Building Expert. Cross-cutting expertise encompasses climate risk financing and disaster risk management, with a focus on integrating communication strategies in development projects. The expert's work spans regional and country-specific initiatives in Africa, Asia, and the Americas, addressing complex issues like climate resilience and community empowerment. Extensive geographic experience across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas includes work in countries such as Kenya, South Sudan, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Somalia, with significant involvement in Kenya since 1997.

Languages and education

With fluency in English and Swahili, and native proficiency in Swahili, the expert has utilized these language skills extensively in international development projects, collaborating with multilingual teams across diverse regions. Additionally, basic proficiency in French and Arabic supports communication in varied cultural and linguistic settings. The expert holds a Master of Arts in International Affairs (Development & Communication) from Ohio University, USA, and a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Kenya. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Project Management and Planning at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture, Kenya, these educational credentials provide a strong foundation in international development, communication, and financial management.