Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 12 years of experience in risk management, policy development, and strategic planning, the expert is a compliance professional with key skills in enterprise risk management, financial management, and compliance oversight. Career highlights include leading projects for international donors such as USAID and the Global Fund, achieving significant outcomes like a 50% reduction in compliance violations and preventing financial losses exceeding $300,000. Responsibilities have encompassed managing grants, conducting audits, and training over 200 organizations, showcasing leadership in enhancing financial controls and compliance across various sectors in Uganda.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors, the expert has worked with DANIDA, USAID, the Global Fund, the Melinda & Gates Foundation, and AUSAID. Involvement has included project implementation, risk management, and compliance oversight in the health and education sectors. The expert has managed grants and conducted capacity building, ensuring adherence to donor guidelines and enhancing financial reporting. These projects have been primarily national in scope, conducted in Uganda, and have included significant budget management and partner training efforts.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving administration, fundraising and grant management, and financial services and audit. Previously held roles such as compliance officer, grants manager, and finance and administration officer. Responsibilities have spanned risk management, policy development, and strategic planning. The expert has demonstrated cross-cutting expertise in integrating financial management with compliance oversight, primarily within Uganda, enhancing sectoral efficiency and adherence to international donor guidelines. Extensive professional experience in Uganda has provided a deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, developed through long-term assignments and significant involvement in national projects, particularly in the health and education sectors.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English, having utilized this language extensively in professional settings, including in-country work in Uganda and collaboration with international teams. Proficiency in English has been demonstrated through effective communication and reporting in multilingual and international project environments. The expert holds a Master of Business Administration from Uganda Management Institute and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from Kyambogo University, both located in Uganda. Additionally, the expert has completed Level 3 CPA training at the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda, further enhancing expertise in accounting and finance.