Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 22 years of experience in food security, monitoring and evaluation, and nutrition, the expert has managed large-scale humanitarian projects across Africa. They have designed and conducted over 30 assessments and authored more than 40 scientific papers. Key skills include project management, technical support, and capacity building. Career highlights include leading initiatives with the UN World Food Programme and World Vision International, supporting nutrition and food security programs. Accomplishments include innovative program designs like DIMACO and NOURISH, along with successful fundraising for multimillion-dollar projects. Leadership roles have involved technical advisory and policy development in both emergency and non-emergency settings.

Project experience and donor exposure

With extensive experience working with international donors such as ECHO, USAID, Global Fund, DFID, BHA/OFDA, and KFW, the expert has been involved in project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in health and nutrition. They have managed large-scale, multimillion-dollar projects in regions including Somalia, South Sudan, and Kenya, focusing on nutrition and health initiatives. Their work with regional bodies like IGAD and FSNWG has supported early warning and action plans, as well as government nutrition policies and international development cooperation projects.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked extensively in the sectors of food security, nutrition, and public health, previously holding roles such as program policy officer, technical advisor, and sector manager. Responsibilities have included project management, technical support, and capacity building. They possess cross-cutting expertise in digitalization for nutrition assessments and innovations like the DIMACO App. The geographic scope of their work is regional, covering multiple African countries. They have led initiatives in emergency nutrition, school feeding, and HIV programs, contributing significantly to regional food security and health policy development. Their geographic experience spans East, Central, and Southern Africa, with significant work in Afghanistan, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. They have developed deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in nutrition and food security sectors. Their recurring involvement in these regions includes long-term assignments with international organizations, contributing to regional development and humanitarian efforts through project implementation and policy advisory roles.

Languages and education

With a background in English, the expert has utilized this language extensively in professional settings across multiple African countries, facilitating effective communication in international development projects, collaboration with multilingual teams, and engagement with international organizations such as the United Nations and World Vision International. The expert holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Food Sciences and Food Technology from Egerton University, Kenya, and a Research Masters in Epidemiology from the Institute of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases. They are currently pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Nutrition from Stonebridge UK and a Master’s in Public Health at the University of Nairobi. Additionally, they have undertaken studies in Biostatistics at Peoples University and hold certificates in Public Health in complex emergencies from Makerere University and disaster management from the Institute of Leadership and Management, UK.