The expert is an accomplished professional in the international development sector, recognized for over 25 years of financial management and program design experience in transitional and developing countries. As a Chartered Public Finance Accountant, the expert has played a pivotal role in public sector reform, supervising financial management systems, and evaluating grant/fund mechanisms for international organizations, including the World Bank, USAID, and DFID. The expert's work with the Global Fund as a Local Fund Agent in Sudan exemplifies their proficiency in project management in post-conflict environments.

The expert's primary sectors of expertise encompass public financial management (PFM), fund and grant management, capacity building, and health systems enhancement. Their leadership roles in managing significant multi-donor programs, such as the $800 million World Bank-administered Multi-Donor Trust Fund for South Sudan, underscore their capability to steer complex initiatives. The expert's engagement in strategic climate institutions programs and risk assessments for governments like Ethiopia further highlights their strategic proficiency in policy advisory and climate change program design.

The expert's notable achievements involve substantial impact through the design and implementation of financial system improvements and conduct of fiduciary risk assessments in various countries across Africa, Asia, and Europe. They have led capacities building initiatives and institutional development by applying risk mitigation strategies and performing anti-corruption assessments seamlessly.

Throughout independent and consultancy roles, the expert has utilized technical skills such as program/project design and evaluation, stakeholder communication, policy analysis, and strategic planning. Their successful collaborations with international funding bodies have been instrumental in optimizing financial management across sectors—ensuring compliance, fostering donor communication, and enhancing financial governance within organizations worldwide.