Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 20 years of experience, the expert is proficient in project management, monitoring, evaluation, and learning. He has led and contributed to both local and international initiatives, collaborating with donors like the World Bank and USAID. His technical skills include data analysis using STATA, R, SPSS, and Excel, along with expertise in data visualization tools like Tableau. He has successfully implemented monitoring and evaluation systems, provided technical assistance, and led capacity-building efforts, achieving high-quality program results and impactful evaluations in education and health sectors.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors including the World Bank, USAID, PEPFAR, KFW, NORAD, UNICEF, FCDO, and IRISH AID. His involvement encompasses project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in sectors such as education and health. He has contributed to national and sector-specific projects primarily located in Malawi, focusing on enhancing program management and evaluation systems to achieve high-quality results and effective donor reporting.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors including social development, monitoring and evaluation, statistics, and program and resource management. Previously held roles such as Programme Management Specialist and Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor, providing technical assistance and leadership in project implementation. His interdisciplinary expertise includes digital data management and analysis, enhancing program effectiveness in education and health. His work primarily spans Malawi and South Africa, contributing to both national and regional development initiatives. He has extensive geographic experience in these countries, with a deep understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics, significantly contributing to regional development projects.

Languages and education

With a background in English fluency, the expert has utilized this language extensively in professional settings, including in-country work in Malawi and South Africa, and collaboration with multilingual teams on international projects. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Analytics from the Maastricht School of Management, Netherlands, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Sciences from the University of Malawi, Bunda College of Agriculture, Lilongwe, Malawi.