Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 14 years of experience in the non-profit sector, this expert is highly skilled in program and project management, social work, and strategic leadership. Career highlights include managing international initiatives and providing technical support and capacity building in health and education. Previously held roles such as Project Manager for the USAID PUSH project and Technical Specialist for OVC and DREAMS projects underscore the expert's ability to manage project budgets, develop training programs, and foster strategic partnerships, ensuring alignment with donor standards and achieving project goals.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors such as USAID, particularly on the Providing Universal Services for HIV/AIDS (PUSH) project in Lesotho. Responsibilities have included project management, ensuring adherence to standards and budget compliance. The thematic focus has been on health, specifically HIV/AIDS management and TB treatment. These projects were national in scope, conducted in collaboration with local health ministries to improve health outcomes and policies.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in the non-profit sector, the expert has focused on social work, health, and education. Background includes positions at various organizations, holding project management and technical specialist roles, and leading initiatives targeting HIV/AIDS, child protection, and community development. The expert has demonstrated cross-cutting expertise in integrating social and financial education into health and youth programs. The geographic scope of work has been primarily country-specific to Lesotho, addressing local and national development needs through strategic partnerships and capacity-building efforts. The expert's work has consistently addressed community needs and contributed to national strategies, demonstrating a strong understanding of the socio-economic context and development challenges in Lesotho.

Languages and education

Fluent in English and Sotho, the expert utilizes these languages in professional settings, including in-country work in Lesotho and collaboration with multilingual teams. This linguistic expertise supports effective communication and project implementation in diverse cultural contexts. The expert's educational background includes a Post Graduate Diploma in Program and Project Management (2022-2024) and ongoing studies for a Master in Social Behavioral Studies (HIV/AIDS) at UNISA, South Africa. An Honors in Social Behavioral Studies (HIV/AIDS) is also in progress at UNISA. Additionally, the expert holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Psychology from the University of Liverpool, UK (2018), an Advanced Diploma in Project Management from the Institute of Commercial Management, and a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from the National University of Lesotho (2010).