Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 18 years of experience in the development and humanitarian sectors, the expert is a qualified project manager and monitoring and evaluation specialist. They have led both international and local initiatives, focusing on critical areas such as HIV, health, child protection, and education. Career highlights include managing over seven donor-funded projects, securing $1.2 million in funding, and leading teams of up to 30 staff. Previously held roles such as Deputy Representative at UNICEF Malaysia, responsibilities have included extensive policy advocacy, capacity building, and partnership development.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as USAID, UNICEF, Comic Relief, IKEA Foundation, ADB, and UNFPA. Their involvement spans project implementation, technical assistance, capacity building, and donor reporting in thematic areas like gender, education, health, and child protection. The projects have been executed on both national and regional scales, with geographic locations including Uganda, Malaysia, Mongolia, and other countries in South and Southeast Asia. The expert has successfully managed donor-funded projects, ensuring effective execution and reporting while securing significant funding.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in key sectors such as environment and natural resource management, gender, humanitarian aid, youth development, monitoring and evaluation, water and sanitation, and program and resource management, the expert has held senior management roles. Their expertise includes policy advocacy and capacity building, with interdisciplinary knowledge integrating social policy with public finance management. The geographic scope of their work spans Uganda and South and Southeast Asia, focusing on sustainable development and cross-sectoral collaboration. They have demonstrated deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in managing development and humanitarian projects.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English and Swahili, utilizing these language skills extensively in professional settings such as in-country work in Uganda and collaboration with multilingual teams in international organizations. Their proficiency in these languages has facilitated effective communication and project execution across diverse cultural contexts. Educational background includes pursuing a Master of Social Science in Development Studies at Uganda Martyrs University, Uganda, and holding a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from Makerere University, Uganda. Additionally, they completed their Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education at Bethany High School Naalya and their Uganda Certificate of Education at Rachele Comprehensive Secondary School, both in Uganda.