Key skills and expertise

Bringing 22 years of experience in humanitarian aid and development, the expert excels in program management, fundraising, and grants compliance. Leadership roles such as Head of Programme and Regional Grant Management Coordinator have been pivotal in overseeing donor relations and strategic planning. Career highlights include leading international projects in education, child protection, and food security, achieving significant improvements in school environments and agricultural resilience. Notable accomplishments involve enhancing access to education for 10,000 children and supporting 2,500 households in agricultural production.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as ECHO, UNICEF, and the EU, focusing on grants management and compliance. Responsibilities have included project implementation, capacity building, and donor reporting in sectors such as humanitarian aid, education, and child protection. These projects have been executed on both regional and national scales across several African countries, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Chad, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, and Burundi.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in key sectors such as humanitarian aid, emergency response, fundraising, grants management, education, and rural development, the expert has held leadership roles overseeing project implementation and strategic planning. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating education in emergencies and sustainable agriculture practices. The geographic scope of work spans regional and country-specific initiatives in East Africa and the Great Lakes region, addressing complex development challenges and fostering cross-sectoral collaboration. Extensive geographic experience includes working in Burundi, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Kenya, Senegal, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics is underscored by long-term assignments and contributions to regional development initiatives.

Languages and education

Fluent in English and French, the expert utilizes these languages extensively in international and multicultural settings. Linguistic skills have been applied in managing multilingual teams and coordinating projects across various African countries, enhancing communication and collaboration in diverse environments. The educational background includes a Master's degree (BAC+5) in Rural Development and Social Science and a BAC+3 in Regional Planning and Rural Development from ISDR Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of Congo, along with a BAC in Agricultural Technical from ITA Kasenga in Uvira, South Kivu, DRC.