Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 26 years of experience, the expert is a seasoned humanitarian aid and development professional. With strategic leadership, project management, and program planning skills, the expert excels in capacity development, policy development, and financial management. Career highlights include leading international and local initiatives in governance, health, and education, achieving successful fundraising and partnership building with major donors. Previously held roles such as Country Representative and Country Director, overseeing operations, ensuring compliance, and managing complex security environments. Accomplishments include enhancing program quality and securing funding for diverse projects.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as EU, USAID, ECHO, DFID, UNICEF, UNHCR, and UNESCO. Responsibilities have included project implementation, strategic planning, and evaluations in thematic areas like governance, health, and education. The scope of projects has been both regional and national, contributing significantly to capacity building and program development in Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, and South Sudan.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in humanitarian aid, public administration, monitoring and evaluation, human rights, and program management, the expert has held key roles such as Country Director and Operations Manager. The expert's interdisciplinary knowledge covers health and nutrition, youth programming, and governance, focusing on enhancing regional development in Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, and South Sudan. Responsibilities have included managing complex projects and fostering strategic partnerships to support sustainable development goals. The expert has extensive geographic experience in the Great Lakes region, demonstrating deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development challenges. Long-term assignments have involved collaboration with local governments and international organizations, enhancing regional development and stability through strategic leadership and program management.

Languages and education

Fluent in English and Luo, with intermediate proficiency in French and good knowledge of Kiswahili, the expert's language skills have been utilized in diverse contexts, including in-country work across Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, and South Sudan, and in multilingual teams. The expert holds a Master of Management Studies (MMgtS) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration Management from Uganda Management Institute, Uganda. Additionally, they earned a Bachelor Degree in Development Studies and a Diploma in Counseling Psychology from Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Uganda. They also possess a Diploma in Business Studies from Makerere University of Business School, Uganda, and a Post Graduate Certificate in Development Practitioner and Consultancy from Ede MDF-Training and Consultancy, the Netherlands.