Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 17 years of experience in the education sector, the expert has over a decade of specialization in project management and coordination. Key qualifications include expertise in education content development, research, program management, and teacher professional development. Career highlights include leading initiatives with international donors such as the Gates Foundation, which resulted in improved learning outcomes for over 128,000 children. Responsibilities have included managing technical teams and projects in challenging regions like Turkana, Samburu, and Marsabit, and developing instructional materials and methodologies for early childhood education.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the Gates Foundation and the LEGO Foundation through RTI International. The expert’s involvement included providing strategic leadership and technical support for multi-country education research projects. Additionally, they have worked with the UK Department for International Development on the Girls’ Education Challenge project in Kenya, focusing on increasing enrollment and improving learning outcomes. The work primarily concentrated on education sector projects at both national and regional levels within Kenya, specifically in marginalized counties such as Turkana, Samburu, and Marsabit.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in the education sector, the expert has focused on project management, content development, and teacher professional development. Previously held roles include Education Officer, Senior Education Research Specialist, and Regional Coordinator. Their expertise spans community development, NGOs, social development, and disaster reduction. The expert has managed education programs at both national and regional levels in Kenya, particularly in marginalized areas. Their interdisciplinary knowledge includes program management and government relations, contributing to education system strengthening and refugee education support. Extensive experience working in Kenya has provided deep familiarity with the local governance and cultural dynamics of regions such as Turkana, Samburu, and Marsabit. This regional expertise is complemented by involvement in projects with international donors, enhancing education systems and supporting refugee education in Kenya.

Languages and education

Background includes fluency in English and Swahili, with proficiency in African indigenous languages, including Kimeru. These language skills have been utilized extensively in professional settings within Kenya, facilitating effective communication in multilingual teams and during project implementation in diverse regions. The expert's work in education and development projects has involved collaboration with both local and international stakeholders, where English served as the primary language of communication. Educational credentials include a Master of Business Administration in Strategic Management from Kenyatta University in Kenya, completed between 2017 and 2019, and a Master of Education in Early Childhood Studies from Kenyatta University, completed in 2014. Additionally, the expert obtained a Post-Graduate Diploma in Project Management from The East African University in Kenya, and a Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood and Primary Education from Moi University in Kenya, completed in 2008.