Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 16 years of experience in public health and agricultural policy analysis, the expert specializes in nutritional assessment, food safety, and sanitation. Proficient in data analysis using software such as STATA and SPSS, the expert has successfully led international projects, including UNICEF-funded health services in Ethiopia. Career highlights include developing health-promotion programs and providing training in food hygiene. The expert has held leadership roles in multi-sector program management and has a proven track record of improving health and nutrition outcomes through strategic interventions and collaborative efforts with diverse stakeholders.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked on international projects with UNICEF in Ethiopia, where the expert delivered essential health care services to conflict-affected women and children. This involved treating severe acute malnutrition cases, providing health consultations, and distributing clean delivery kits and insecticide-treated nets. The initiative was part of a regional focus on health and nutrition, specifically in the Somali Region. The expert supported breastfeeding initiatives through the Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies strategy and promoted the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness, significantly contributing to capacity building and health service delivery in the area.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in multiple sectors, including public health, agriculture, food systems, and nutrition, the expert has taken on roles involving policy analysis, health promotion, and program coordination. Previously held roles have included contributions to international projects, such as UNICEF-funded health initiatives in Ethiopia, and involvement in research and public health practices in the Czech Republic. With interdisciplinary expertise in areas like food safety and sanitation, the expert has successfully integrated health and nutritional strategies within regional development frameworks. Geographic experience spans the Czech Republic and Ethiopia, where the expert engaged in public health initiatives and research, gaining familiarity with local health systems and cultural dynamics. In Ethiopia, the expert worked on health and nutrition projects, particularly in the Somali Region, addressing regional development challenges and supporting community health services.

Languages and education

With a multilingual background, the expert is fluent in English, Somali, and Czech, with basic proficiency in Arabic and Amharic. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including translation and interpretation tasks for ACP Traductera a.s., facilitating communication in medical, emergency, and judicial settings. The expert's multilingual capabilities have supported effective collaboration in international and multicultural environments, particularly in the Czech Republic and Ethiopia. The expert holds a Master of Science in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security from the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czechia, obtained in 2022. Additionally, the expert earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from Charles University in Prague, Czechia, in 2018. Earlier, the expert completed a Diploma in Clinical Nursing from Jigjiga Health Science College, Ethiopia, in 2009, and studied at the Institute of Languages and Preparatory Studies at Charles University in Prague, Czechia, in 2012.