Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 17 years of experience, the expert is a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist and certified Project Management Professional. They possess technical skills in data analysis, results-based management, and strategic planning. Career highlights include leading local and international projects focused on poverty reduction, climate change, and disaster risk reduction. Responsibilities have included implementing monitoring and evaluation systems, contributing to capacity building, and providing strategic guidance for donor-funded initiatives. Leadership roles have encompassed overseeing project evaluations, developing strategic plans, and facilitating stakeholder engagement.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the World Bank, Caribbean Development Bank, and Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. Their involvement in these initiatives has included project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building. Thematic areas covered include governance, climate resilience, disaster risk reduction, and community development. These projects have been national and regional in scope, primarily focusing on Jamaica and the broader Caribbean region.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in environment and natural resource management, social development, monitoring and evaluation, human rights, and disaster reduction, the expert has held roles such as Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, Strategic Planner, and Technical Project Specialist. Their interdisciplinary knowledge spans strategic planning, applied research, and results-based management. The geographic focus of their work has been on Jamaica and the Caribbean region, supporting sustainable development through initiatives in poverty reduction, agriculture, and climate resilience. The expert has extensive experience working in Jamaica and the broader Caribbean region, engaging in long-term assignments and projects funded by international donors, contributing to regional development and policy implementation.

Languages and education

The expert is proficient in English, utilizing it in professional settings including international development projects, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. They hold a Master of Science Degree in Sociology, specializing in Social Policy & Administration, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology with a focus on Social Policy & Public Sector Management, both from the University of the West Indies in Jamaica. Additionally, they earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, specializing in Social Studies/Geography, from the same institution, with all degrees awarded with distinction or first-class honors.