Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 12 years of experience across sectors such as project management, strategy development, and marketing, the expert has led national projects with USAID, focusing on agriculture and rural development. Key skills include strategy implementation, budget tracking, and public relations. Career highlights include leading successful project activities and developing marketing strategies. Previously held leadership roles involved managing resources and coordinating stakeholder engagements, demonstrating proficiency in both local and international initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with USAID through the Emerging Farmers Partnership Project at Global Communities. Their involvement included leading strategy development, executing project activities, and managing resources effectively. This collaboration focused on agriculture and rural development, with an emphasis on gender and youth inclusion. The work took place in Lusaka, Zambia, and involved national-level project implementation.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse sectors including gender and human rights, public sector governance, project management, agriculture and rural development, and marketing and media. Responsibilities have included strategy development, resource management, and stakeholder engagement. Geographic experience spans Zambia and South Africa, highlighting interdisciplinary expertise, particularly in integrating marketing strategies with development initiatives. In Zambia, the focus has been on national-level projects with USAID, while in South Africa, roles in marketing and sales have contributed to a deep understanding of regional business dynamics and development issues.

Languages and education

With a background in English language proficiency, the expert is fluent in English, utilized in professional settings, including international development cooperation projects with USAID and various roles in Zambia and South Africa. They hold a 120-hour TESOL Certificate, indicating formal qualification in English language proficiency. Educational background includes a Postgraduate Diploma in Management - Business Administration from Wits Business School, South Africa, and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and History from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa.