Key skills and expertise

With over 27 years of experience, the expert is highly skilled in strategic planning, project management, and donor engagement. Expertise includes managing international humanitarian and development projects, focusing on sectors such as food security, health, and infrastructure. Successfully leading teams and securing funding from major donors, the expert ensures compliance and high-quality project delivery. Responsibilities have included leadership roles in operations, risk management, and capacity building, with a track record in enhancing program effectiveness and fostering durable donor relations.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing extensive experience, the expert has collaborated with international donors including USAID (OFDA & FFP), ECHO, UNICEF, Tearfund Belgium, IrishAid, UNIFEM, and CFGB. Involvement spans project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building across sectors such as food security, health, infrastructure, and governance. These projects have been implemented on national and regional scales in countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo and Haiti. The expert has provided leadership in managing donor relations, ensuring compliance with donor regulations, and securing funding for diverse humanitarian and development initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors including humanitarian aid, project management, HR, and disaster reduction, the expert has held leadership positions such as Head of Office, Project Manager, and Chief of Party. Responsibilities have included strategic planning, donor engagement, and team management. The expert possesses interdisciplinary knowledge in integrating operations for projects in food security, health, and infrastructure. Geographic scope includes the Democratic Republic of Congo and Haiti, where the expert has managed regional and country-specific initiatives, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of both local and international development contexts. Extensive geographic experience in Africa, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo, includes roles in North Kivu, South Kivu, and Katanga. Additionally, work in Haiti has focused on humanitarian and development projects, providing deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues. Long-term assignments and recurring involvement in these regions underscore strong expertise in managing projects tailored to unique challenges and opportunities.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English and possesses a working knowledge of French, both of which are UN official languages. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including managing multilingual teams and engaging in international development projects in countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo and Haiti. Proficiency in these languages facilitates effective communication and collaboration with international donors, partners, and stakeholders. The expert holds three Master of Arts degrees: in Development Project Management from Daystar University in Kenya, and in Linguistics and Translations Studies, as well as in Social Studies, both from The Africa International University in Nairobi, Kenya. These advanced degrees provide a strong foundation in project management, linguistics, and social studies, equipping the expert with comprehensive skills for effective leadership in international development and humanitarian projects.