Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 30 years of experience, the expert excels in youth and women empowerment, education, and global health. With technical expertise in HIV/AIDS education, disaster management, and good governance, the expert has led international development and humanitarian projects across Africa and Asia. Responsibilities have included health programming and addressing socio-economic disparities. Career highlights include roles as Country Director at ADAAK Kenya and Managing Director at Caridon Group Foundation. The expert has successfully managed large teams, enhanced resource efficiency, and established strategic partnerships, contributing to significant organizational growth and development.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the CDC, EU, DFID, PEPFAR, USAID, and the NIKE Foundation. The expert's involvement included project implementation and capacity building in thematic areas like health, education, and agriculture. These projects were both national and regional in scope, taking place in locations including Kenya and Cameroon. Responsibilities have also included connecting organizations with new donors and supporting project proposals.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across sectors including health, humanitarian aid, education, agriculture, and social development. Previously held roles such as Country Director and Managing Director, overseeing strategic management, partnership building, and program implementation. Their cross-cutting expertise includes integrating health initiatives in education and agriculture, with a focus on HIV/AIDS and community health. The expert's work spans regional and country-specific projects in Africa and Asia, addressing socio-economic disparities and contributing to sustainable development. Extensive geographic experience includes significant work in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Rwanda, with deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. Long-term assignments have focused on regional development issues, including health, education, and humanitarian assistance.

Languages and education

With a background in international settings, the expert is fluent in English and Creole, with proficiency in Spanish. These language skills have been utilized in various international contexts, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams. The expert holds a PhD in Global Public Health from Auckland University of Technology, a Master of Science in Economics with a focus on Organizational Development from the London School of Economics, and a Master of Science in Sociology and Management from Catholic University, Rome, Italy. Additionally, they earned an LLB (CPE) Law Degree in Human Rights from London Southbank University. Their undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Social Sciences from Catholic University, Rome, Italy.