Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 17 years of experience, the expert is a resourceful humanitarian and development professional. Skilled in project management, community development, and capacity building, they have led both local and international initiatives, enhancing program effectiveness and stakeholder engagement. Career highlights include spearheading humanitarian response activities for CBM International in Nigeria and coordinating global Core Humanitarian Standards assessments. Responsibilities have included strategic oversight and team management, contributing to multi-sector projects that promote resilience in displaced communities. Their expertise encompasses budget management, monitoring and evaluation, and fostering partnerships across diverse sectors.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as DFID and Management Sciences for Health (MSH). In these roles, they have been involved in project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building. Thematic areas include health and humanitarian aid, with a focus on disability inclusion and HIV/AIDS education. Projects have been conducted on a national and multi-country scale, with geographic locations including Nigeria and other countries across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors including food security, health, humanitarian aid, water and sanitation, institutional development, and disaster reduction. Previously held roles such as Humanitarian Technical Advisor, Acting Head of Programmes, and Country Humanitarian Coordinator, with responsibilities in program management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. Their cross-cutting expertise includes capacity building and disability inclusion. The geographic scope of their work spans multiple countries including Nigeria, Cameroon, and Jordan, where they have led initiatives to enhance community resilience and development outcomes. Extensive geographic experience across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas includes notable work in Nigeria, Cameroon, Congo, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Jordan, Niger, South Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, and Uganda. They possess deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in Nigeria, where they have led significant humanitarian initiatives. Their experience includes long-term assignments and region-specific expertise in development and humanitarian aid, enhancing program effectiveness and fostering resilience in diverse communities.

Languages and education

With a background in language competencies, the expert is fluent in English and Hausa, utilized extensively in professional contexts across various countries in Africa, including Nigeria, Cameroon, and Uganda. These language skills have supported effective communication in multilingual teams and facilitated collaboration with diverse stakeholders in international development and humanitarian projects. The expert holds a B.Sc.Ed in Biology/Education from the University of Jos, Nigeria, and a Post Graduate Diploma in HIV/AIDS Education and Management from the National Open University of Nigeria. They have also completed training in Analyzing Disrupted Health Systems in Fragile States at the KIT Royal Tropical Institute in the Netherlands.