Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 31 years of experience, the expert is adept in managing refugee education, conducting needs assessments, and budget management. Career highlights include leading international projects with organizations such as Save the Children and the British Council, with a focus on teacher education and school partnerships. Responsibilities have encompassed technical assistance, capacity building, and advocacy. Notable achievements include directing the USAID Kenya OVC Scholarship Project and coordinating DFID Global School Partnerships. His leadership extends to proposal development and monitoring educational initiatives across Kenya, Somalia, and South Sudan.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors including USAID, DFID, and Save the Children International. His involvement in these collaborations has included project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building within the education sector. Notable projects such as the USAID Kenya OVC Scholarship Project and the DFID Global School Partnerships have been executed at both regional and national levels. His work has been geographically concentrated in Kenya, Somalia, and South Sudan, focusing on enhancing educational access and quality for disadvantaged communities.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in education, humanitarian affairs, and project management, the expert has held roles such as Technical Specialist, Education Coordinator, and Program Manager. His work has focused on refugee education, teacher training, and scholarship projects. He possesses interdisciplinary expertise in integrating educational strategies within humanitarian settings across Kenya, Somalia, and South Sudan. Responsibilities have included project implementation, capacity building, and strategic planning, with a strong emphasis on improving access to education for marginalized communities. His extensive geographic experience includes long-term assignments in Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, and Somaliland, requiring a deep understanding of local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues.

Languages and education

With fluency in English and Kiswahili and beginner proficiency in French, the expert has utilized these language skills in diverse professional contexts, including international development projects and collaborations with multilingual teams across Kenya, Somalia, and South Sudan. The expert holds an MPhil in Educational Administration, Planning, and Curriculum Development, and a Bachelor of Education (Arts), both from Moi University in Eldoret, Kenya. His academic focus on curriculum development and educational administration provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in education and development sectors.