Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 31 years of experience, the expert excels in strategic leadership, program management, and gender and social inclusion. Career highlights include leading initiatives for organizations such as Yamba Malawi and AGE Africa, achieving a 40% revenue increase and managing budgets up to US$15 million. The expert's responsibilities have included capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy, with a strong focus on gender equality and social inclusion. The expert has successfully secured funding from international donors and implemented impactful projects across Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, enhancing community resilience and organizational impact.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as Irish Aid, UKaid, the European Union, and UNICEF. The expert's involvement has encompassed project implementation, capacity building, and proposal preparation to secure funding for gender-focused projects. Thematic areas covered include gender equality, education, and social inclusion, with projects operating at both national and regional levels. The expert's work has been geographically focused on Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique, contributing to the advancement of governance, health, and education sectors.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including rural development, gender equality, poverty reduction, social development, youth advocacy, and human rights. Previously held roles such as executive leadership, program management, and gender coordination have demonstrated cross-cutting expertise in integrating gender and social inclusion in health, education, and governance initiatives. The geographic scope of work spans Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, with projects focused on enhancing community resilience, capacity building, and strategic partnerships to address systemic challenges and promote sustainable development. The expert has extensive experience working in these countries, with deep familiarity in local governance and regional development issues. Long-term assignments in Malawi have focused on gender equality, social inclusion, and community resilience, while engaging with regional initiatives across Southern Africa.

Languages and education

With a background in multiple languages, the expert is fluent in English, Chichewa, Tonga, and Tumbuka, with intermediate proficiency in Shona. These language skills have been utilized in professional settings across Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, facilitating effective communication in multilingual teams and during international representation. The expert has also engaged in translation tasks, such as translating the Child Protection Policy for Mary’s Meals. The educational background includes a Master’s Degree in Women’s Law from the University of Zimbabwe, a Bachelor of Arts in Human and Social Studies majoring in Development Studies from the University of South Africa, a University Diploma in Journalism from the University of Malawi, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education Policy from the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa.