Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 19 years of humanitarian experience, the expert excels in managing large, multi-thematic programs in emergency and post-conflict settings. Career highlights include leading initiatives in camp management, child protection, and education, encompassing projects for refugees and internally displaced persons. The expert demonstrates proficiency in project planning, budget management, monitoring and evaluation, and donor reporting. Responsibilities have included mentoring teams, developing proposals, and enhancing educational environments across multiple regions. Previously held leadership roles involved managing education projects in South Sudan and Uganda, achieving significant improvements in school infrastructure and stakeholder mobilization for gender and disability inclusion.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as USAID-PEFAR, Global Fund for Children, and Oxfam Novib. The expert's involvement encompasses project implementation and capacity building in education and health sectors, focusing on governance and education in Uganda, South Sudan, and Zimbabwe. They have managed regional and national projects, including education programs for refugee and host communities, and have contributed to capacity development in monitoring and evaluation systems for local government leaders and school managements.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in community development, education, gender and human rights, youth and child welfare, and disaster reduction and humanitarian relief, the expert has held roles such as Project Manager and Programme Manager. Responsibilities have included overseeing multi-thematic projects in Uganda, South Sudan, and Zimbabwe, with a focus on project planning, capacity building, and stakeholder engagement. The expert's interdisciplinary knowledge spans education infrastructure and social accountability, with efforts to integrate gender and protection issues into development programs. Geographic experience is extensive, particularly in Uganda, South Sudan, and Zimbabwe, where they have a deep understanding of local governance and regional development issues.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in English, extensively used in professional settings, including project management and coordination in multilingual teams. They possess native proficiency in Luo and a fair command of Swahili, supporting engagement in diverse linguistic contexts. The expert is currently pursuing a Master in Development Studies at Gulu University, Uganda. Their educational background includes a Post Graduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management from Gulu University and a Bachelor Degree in Development Studies from Makerere University, Uganda, with a strong emphasis on project planning and management.