Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 10 years of experience, the expert is a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) specialist. They possess expertise in designing M&E systems, project management, data analysis, and visualization. Career highlights include leading international initiatives such as the DREAMS project and developing systems for health programs across Eswatini, Namibia, and other regions. Key accomplishments include creating a national data repository and training stakeholders. Responsibilities have included supervising teams and delivering capacity-building workshops, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and achieving impactful results.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in international development, the expert has collaborated with donors such as PEPFAR, Palladium, UNFPA, and the United Nations International Trade Centre. They have been involved in project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in health and economic development sectors. Worked across regional and national projects, including the DREAMS program and the SADC Economic Partnership Agreement, in Eswatini, Namibia, Lesotho, and Botswana.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across sectors including health, gender, humanitarian aid, youth, ICT, research, and agriculture. Previously held roles such as MEAL specialist, M&E advisor, and research supervisor, with responsibilities in project implementation, data systems development, and capacity building. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes digitalization in health programs and cross-sector collaboration. The expert's work spans regional and country-specific projects in Eswatini, Namibia, Lesotho, and Botswana. They demonstrate a deep understanding of cultural dynamics and regional challenges, with extensive geographic experience in these areas.

Languages and education

Fluent in English and SiSwati, the expert demonstrates excellent proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing in both languages. These language skills have been applied in various professional contexts, including international projects, collaboration with multilingual teams, and in-country work across Eswatini and other regions. The expert holds a Master's degree in Monitoring and Evaluation and a Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation from Uganda Technology and Management University, Uganda. They also have a BA Honors in Gender Studies from the University of South Africa, South Africa, and a BA in Social Science with a focus on Demography and Sociology from the University of Swaziland, Eswatini.