Key skills and expertise.

Bringing over 15 years of experience in finance and administration, specializing in the non-profit sector, the expert possesses key qualifications in financial management, risk assessment, and ERP systems management. Career highlights include leading international projects, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, and successfully raising funds for ERP systems. Accomplishments involve financing 14 projects at Amref Health Africa and restructuring finance departments for real-time reporting. Previously held roles such as Director of Finance and Administration have involved directing finance and administration teams, managing budgets, and overseeing HR and procurement. The expert has demonstrated proficiency in managing funds from USAID, USG, and UKAID.

Project experience and donor exposure.

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as USAID, CDC, UKAID, IOM, UNICEF, UNFPA, WHO, Australian Aid, and Canadian Aid. Responsibilities have included project implementation, financial management, compliance, and capacity building in the health sector. The projects have been regional and national in scale, taking place in locations including Kenya, South Sudan, and Malawi. The expert has effectively managed donor funds, ensured compliance with donor requirements, and led audits and financial reporting for various international development cooperation projects.

Sectors and geographic focus.

With a background in civil society, NGOs, health, administration, finance, and accounting, the expert has extensive professional experience across these sectors. Background includes positions at organizations where leadership roles such as Director of Finance and Administration involved managing financial operations, compliance, and strategic planning. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating financial management with program development in non-profit settings. The expert's work has a regional scope, particularly in Kenya, Malawi, and South Sudan, where they have implemented projects and collaborated with international donors to enhance organizational effectiveness and compliance with funding requirements. They have developed a deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in the context of regional development issues, contributing to their expertise in managing international development projects and collaborating with diverse stakeholders in these regions.

Languages and education.

Fluent in English, the expert has utilized this competence extensively in professional settings, including in-country work in Kenya, Malawi, and South Sudan. They have effectively communicated in multilingual teams and managed international projects, ensuring compliance and collaboration across diverse linguistic environments. The expert is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Finance at the University of Nairobi, Kenya. They hold a Master in Business Administration (Finance) from the University of Nairobi and a Bachelor of Business Administration with IT (Accounting) from Maseno University, Kenya. Additionally, they have obtained the Certified Public Accountant (K) qualification from KCA University, Kenya.