Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 21 years of experience, the expert excels in macro-economy, public finance, financial services, and audit. Key skills include project coordination, training design, HR management, and leadership development. Career highlights include leading initiatives for the European Investment Bank, managing SME engagement, and delivering over 87 events, impacting more than 7,130 MSMEs. Responsibilities have included stakeholder engagement, curriculum development, and mentorship. Leadership roles have been held in both local and international contexts, showcasing expertise in strategic planning and capacity building.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with the European Investment Bank, contributing to the Technical Assistance Program for Partner Financial Institutions in East Africa. This involvement included managing SME customer engagement and empowerment sessions, conducting SME impact studies, and providing capacity building and mentorship support. The projects were regional, focusing on financial sector development, and took place in countries such as Uganda, Kenya, and Germany. The expert also engaged with AFC Agriculture and Finance Consultants, emphasizing project coordination, training management, and stakeholder engagement within the financial services and audit sector.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in macro-economy and public finance, financial services and audit, and agriculture and rural development, the expert has held roles in project coordination, management strategy, HR practice, and business development. Cross-cutting expertise is evident in training and capacity building for SMEs, integrating financial literacy with business growth strategies. The geographic scope of work is primarily regional, with significant contributions in Uganda and East Africa, focusing on enhancing productivity and sustainability in various sectors. Extensive experience in Uganda has provided a deep understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics. Additionally, regional projects in East Africa, including Kenya and Germany, have focused on financial sector development and SME training, equipping the expert with region-specific expertise in managing and implementing projects that address local and regional development issues.

Languages and education

With a background in law and human resource management, the expert holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from Uganda Management Institute and a Bachelor of Laws from Kampala International University, Uganda. Additionally, a Diploma in Law from the Law Development Centre in Kampala, Uganda, complements these qualifications. The expert is proficient in English, demonstrating fluency in listening, reading, speaking, and writing. This language competence has been utilized in various professional contexts, including training, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement. Proficiency in Luganda and intermediate skills in Swahili and Lusoga enhance communication in multilingual teams and diverse cultural settings.