Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 21 years of professional experience, including 15 years in international development and 7 years in development cooperation, the expert excels in project management, technical advisory, and capacity building. Leadership roles in youth skills development and employment promotion have been pivotal, with significant projects led under Swisscontact and Sow and Grow Foundation. Career highlights include improving livelihoods for over 75% of beneficiaries and facilitating financial access for 70% of target groups. Responsibilities have encompassed managing multi-million CHF projects, coordinating 100 sectoral partners, and contributing to training manual development.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors such as the European Union, IKEA Foundation, SNV Netherlands Development Organization, and Joyce Meyer Ministries International, the expert has engaged in project implementation, technical assistance, capacity building, and evaluations. These projects span sectors like education, economic empowerment, and health, focusing regionally on youth skills development and private sector engagement, primarily in Uganda. The expert has also contributed to donor-funded initiatives in collaboration with organizations like Swisscontact and Sow and Grow Foundation.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse sectors, including education, training and capacity building, gender and human rights, HR and employment, youth and child welfare, private sector and trade, and financial services and audit. Roles have included project management, technical advisory, and capacity building. The expert possesses interdisciplinary expertise in integrating monitoring and evaluation with development cooperation and humanitarian programs. The geographic scope of work has primarily been in Uganda, focusing on regional initiatives that enhance skills development and economic empowerment through strategic partnerships and stakeholder engagement. Extensive experience in Uganda has provided deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, contributing to regional initiatives and capacity building efforts.

Languages and education

Previously held roles have required proficiency in English, a key UN official language, used extensively in international development projects and collaboration with local and international partners. This linguistic competence has been instrumental in managing and coordinating multilingual teams and engaging with stakeholders in various sectors, enhancing effective communication and project implementation. The expert holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, focusing on Economics, Social Administration, and Sociology, from Makerere University in Uganda. Additionally, a Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (TVET) complements this educational background, combining social sciences with technical expertise, providing a comprehensive foundation for work in development cooperation and technical advisory roles.