Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 13 years of experience in sustainable agricultural development, the expert excels in program and project management, financial management, and resource mobilization. Career highlights include raising over US$30 million for Farm Input Promotions Africa (FIPs-Africa), significantly increasing the organization's annual budget. The expert has led initiatives impacting over 1,000,000 smallholder farmers across 4,000 villages and has developed partnerships with 47 organizations in 13 countries. Responsibilities have included managing technical strategies, fostering partnerships, and expanding organizational capacity.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has successfully collaborated with international donors, raising substantial funds for FIPs-Africa to enhance its financial capacity and expand its annual budget. This collaboration has supported sustainable agricultural development and community empowerment projects across sub-Saharan Africa. The expert's work has impacted over 1,000,000 smallholder farmers in more than 4,000 villages, demonstrating a profound commitment to improving food security and livelihoods at a regional scale.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse sectors, including rural development, environment and natural resource management, food security, agriculture, and youth engagement. Previously held roles such as Management & Leadership Team Member and Partnerships and Technical Lead, the expert has driven initiatives to enhance food security and livelihoods for smallholder farmers in Kenya. With cross-cutting expertise in digital platforms for development, the expert has facilitated sustainable agricultural practices and capacity building, impacting regional development across sub-Saharan Africa.

With a background in Kenyan projects, the expert has a deep understanding of local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues. This expertise has been applied in projects impacting over 1,000,000 smallholder farmers across more than 4,000 villages. The work has also influenced 47 organizations in 13 countries across sub-Saharan Africa, demonstrating significant regional involvement and expertise.

Languages and education

The expert is proficient in English, French, and Swahili, utilizing these language skills in various professional contexts, including in-country work in Kenya and collaboration with multilingual teams. These competencies have facilitated effective communication and partnership development across diverse sectors and regions in sub-Saharan Africa.

The expert holds a Bachelor's degree in Management of Agro-Ecosystems and Environment from the University of Nairobi, Kenya. This educational background is complemented by various professional training programs, including Coach-Like Leadership and Team Effectiveness from Thrivin, Inc., and Market System Development Training from RTI. Additionally, the expert has completed a Certificate in Project Management for Development Professionals and participated in a Leadership Training program at the FOCUS Centre.