Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 39 years of experience, the expert excels in project management, performance management systems, and organizational financial planning. Career highlights include leading projects with international initiatives such as the World Bank and USAID, ensuring donor compliance, and developing strategic plans. Notable accomplishments include establishing financial systems at FARA and IFPRI. Previously held roles such as Project Director at PwC and Director of Finance and Administration at WWF demonstrate expertise in governance, strategic management, and capacity building, with a proven track record in managing complex projects and enhancing organizational effectiveness.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has extensive experience collaborating with international donors, including the World Bank, DFID, USAID, Global Affairs Canada, EU, and AfDB. Responsibilities have included project implementation, donor compliance reporting, and capacity building. The expert has worked on governance and strategic management projects with both regional and national scopes. Geographic locations for donor-related work include Kenya, South Africa, and Ethiopia, among others. They have provided technical assistance and managed the financial and administrative aspects of donor-funded projects, ensuring compliance with international standards.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse sectors such as administration, training, institutional development, grants management, human resources, research, finance, and accounting. Background includes positions at PwC, IFPRI, and WWF, with leadership roles such as Project Director and Manager of Corporate Services. Cross-cutting expertise includes strategic planning, performance management, and capacity building, focusing on governance and financial sustainability. The expert's work spans regional and country-specific projects in Africa, particularly in Kenya, Ghana, and Ethiopia, contributing to interdisciplinary knowledge in governance and organizational development. Extensive geographic experience in Africa includes significant work in Kenya, Ghana, and Ethiopia, with deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues. The expert has also engaged in projects across multiple African countries, including Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi, Madagascar, Nigeria, Tunisia, Burkina Faso, Burundi, and Rwanda. International experience extends to the United Kingdom, the United States, and China, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of diverse cultural and governance contexts.

Languages and education

With a background in language proficiency, the expert is fluent in English and Swahili, with excellent skills in reading, speaking, and writing. These language skills have been utilized in diverse contexts, including in-country work across Africa, collaboration with multilingual teams, and communication with international donors and stakeholders. The expert holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology in Kenya. They earned an MBA in Business Administration with Cum Laude honors and a B.Sc. in Business Administration with Magna Cum Laude honors from the United States International University in Kenya. Additionally, they are a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Public Secretary from the Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board. The expert also holds a Certificate in Conservation Leadership from the WWF College.