Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 27 years of experience in social development, youth and child welfare, and project management, the expert has held leadership roles such as Regional Director for Africa at BRAC International and Country Director at SOS Children’s Villages Kenya. Key qualifications include visioning and strategy development, human rights advocacy, resource mobilization, and governance. Career highlights include achieving 30% local financing for SOS Children’s Villages Kenya and expanding program beneficiary numbers from 2,500 to over 8,000. The expert has managed significant projects across multiple African countries.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors, the expert has worked with organizations such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, and Hewlett Foundation. Their involvement has encompassed project implementation, capacity building, and proposal development in thematic areas like health and community development. These projects have been regional in scope, covering countries like Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania.

Sectors and geographic focus

Previously held roles have spanned key sectors including social development, youth and child welfare, water, sanitation and hygiene, agriculture and rural development, and project management. Responsibilities have included strategic planning, resource mobilization, and human capital development. The expert's work spans regional and country-specific projects in Africa, integrating cross-cutting expertise in human rights advocacy and governance to drive impactful development initiatives. Geographic experience includes extensive work across numerous African countries such as Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Ghana, Benin, Ethiopia, Malawi, Burkina Faso, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and the Central African Republic, providing deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues.

Languages and education

With a strong educational background, the expert holds an MA in Demography (Population Studies) from the University of Nairobi, Kenya, and a BA in Sociology from Kenyatta University, Kenya. These academic qualifications underpin extensive expertise in social development and related fields. The expert possesses native-level proficiency in English, demonstrating strong communication skills across all aspects, utilized in diverse international settings, including collaboration with multilingual teams. Additionally, fluency in Swahili is used effectively in both professional and personal contexts.