Key skills and expertise

With 25 years of experience in humanitarian aid, the expert specializes in organizational management, field management, security, and logistics. They have led international and local projects, managing large teams and budgets. Notable achievements include overseeing multi-sector interventions and ensuring compliance with donor guidelines. As Area Manager and Head of Support Services, they have coordinated emergency responses, developed operational strategies, and built capacity within organizations. Their expertise in accounting, grant management, and procurement has contributed to the successful implementation of programs across Africa and the Middle East.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as USAID and UN WFP. They have been involved in project implementation, capacity building, and compliance management within humanitarian and development sectors. Thematic areas include health, education, WASH, and emergency response. Projects have varied in scope, covering regional and national levels across countries like Nigeria, Sudan, Iraq, Somalia, and South Sudan. The expert has managed significant budgets and ensured alignment with donor guidelines throughout various large-scale programs.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked extensively in the humanitarian aid and emergency response sectors, holding senior management roles such as Area Manager and Head of Support Services. Managed operations across multiple sectors, including WASH, protection, education, and livelihoods. Responsibilities have included strategic planning, compliance management, and capacity building. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise spans logistics, procurement, and financial management, with a focus on optimizing resource use. Their work has primarily been regional, covering Africa and the Middle East, where they have coordinated large-scale interventions and developed operational frameworks. Extensive geographic experience in Africa and the Middle East includes Nigeria, Sudan, Iraq, Somalia, South Sudan, and Uganda. Demonstrated deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in conflict and post-conflict settings. Recurring involvement in these regions includes long-term assignments with organizations like the Norwegian Refugee Council and Danish Refugee Council, where they have managed complex humanitarian and development projects, contributing to regional development and emergency response efforts.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, utilized extensively in professional settings, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams across various international humanitarian and development initiatives. The expert holds a Master's degree in Humanitarian Logistics and Management from Universita della Svizzera Italiana in Switzerland and an Advanced Diploma in Management of Humanitarian Interventions from ISPI in Italy. They have a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from Makerere University in Uganda and a Diploma in Business Administration and Management from Makerere Institute for Social Development, also in Uganda.