Key skills and expertise

With 13 years of experience in international development, the expert is skilled in development communication, project management, research, and leadership. Responsibilities have included leading initiatives for socio-economic empowerment in Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique, with a focus on gender equality and social protection. Previously held roles such as National Project Officer for the ILO, where facilitation of GBV survivor support and capacity building were key tasks. Career highlights include effectively coordinating community development programs and mainstreaming gender in national policies, alongside successful implementation of the Food Security Pack and Women Empowerment Programs.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with the International Labour Organization (ILO) on international development cooperation projects in Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique. Project experience includes implementation, capacity building, and facilitating linkages for the socio-economic empowerment of GBV survivors. Thematic areas of work encompass gender equality, social protection, and economic empowerment. Projects have been national in scope, focusing on the empowerment of vulnerable communities through rights-based approaches.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across multiple sectors, including food systems and livelihoods, gender and human rights, social development, public sector governance, and agriculture and rural development. Background includes positions as National Project Officer and District Community Development Officer, with a focus on project management, capacity building, and socio-economic empowerment. Interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating communication strategies into development projects. Geographic scope of work spans national and regional levels in Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique, addressing cross-cutting issues like gender equality and poverty reduction. Significant geographic experience in these countries reflects deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

The expert is proficient in English, which is utilized extensively in work across Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique. Language skills have been applied in international development projects, collaborating with multilingual teams and facilitating communication for socio-economic empowerment initiatives. The expert holds a Master of Science in Communication for Innovation and Development from the University of Reading, England, specializing in international development and applied economics. Additionally, a Bachelor of Adult Education was earned from the University of Zambia, Lusaka. Academic focus includes addressing poverty and inequality, gender and development, and food security, with a strong foundation in participatory interventions and research skills.