Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 19 years of experience, including a decade with international organizations, the expert is proficient in logistics, procurement, finance, HR, and administration. They have led large, intercultural teams and managed multi-donor funded programs in crisis zones. Career highlights include launching new missions, expanding operations, and implementing national staff training programs. Previously held roles such as Deputy Head of Mission and Operations Manager, they have overseen complex projects, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.

Project experience and donor exposure

With extensive experience working with international donors, the expert has collaborated with organizations such as USAID/BHA, EU/ECHO, DFID/FCDO, and SDC. Their involvement has encompassed budget development, donor reporting, and capacity building within humanitarian aid projects. Worked across diverse projects involving logistics, procurement, and administration, they have managed regional-scale initiatives in crisis zones, including Cameroon, Central African Republic, Iraq, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Sudan.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including humanitarian aid, logistics, procurement, finance, HR, and administration. Responsibilities have included managing operations and security in high-risk environments. Their cross-cutting expertise in strategic planning and donor reporting has been applied across regional and country-specific projects in Africa and the Middle East. This experience demonstrates their capability to adapt and lead in diverse and challenging settings. The expert has developed a deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in crisis zones, underscoring their expertise in managing operations and implementing projects in these regions.

Languages and education

With fluency in English, French, and Swahili, the expert has utilized language skills in various professional contexts, including in-country work across multiple African nations and in leading multilingual teams. Their linguistic abilities have supported effective communication and collaboration in diverse and challenging environments. The expert holds a Master of Science in Economics from Kigali Independent University, Rwanda, completed in 2014, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the University of Rwanda in 2004. These degrees provide a strong foundation in economic principles and practices.