Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 5 years of experience in the fields of food security, poverty reduction, and WASH sectors, the expert is proficient in interpersonal communication, multilingual capabilities, and project management. Career highlights include leading initiatives with Catholic Relief Services, focusing on monitoring waterborne diseases and conducting community training. The expert has successfully implemented educational programs to promote WASH behaviors and ensured compliance with health and safety standards, demonstrating strong leadership and organizational capabilities in challenging environments.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with Catholic Relief Services in South Sudan, with a focus on WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) initiatives. Responsibilities have included project implementation, monitoring of waterborne disease outbreaks, and capacity building through community training programs. The scope of these projects was national, addressing critical health and safety needs within the community.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in key sectors such as food security, poverty reduction, monitoring and evaluation, agriculture, and risk management, the expert has held roles involving project implementation, policy recommendation, and community training. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating health and safety measures into WASH initiatives. The expert's work has been primarily country-specific to South Sudan, focusing on improving community health standards and sustainable development practices. Extensive experience working in South Sudan has provided a deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues, equipping the expert with a strong understanding of the socio-economic and cultural landscape of the region.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual communication, the expert is fluent in Arabic and English, with additional proficiency in Kiswahili, Nuer, and Dinka. These language skills have been utilized in professional settings, particularly in multilingual teams and community engagement initiatives in South Sudan, facilitating cross-cultural communication and collaboration in diverse environments. Educational qualifications include a Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics from Kenya Methodist College in Kenya, completed between 2017 and 2019. Additionally, the expert has obtained a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education from 2013 to 2016. Further certifications include a Certificate in Water Management and Technology at Household from IsraIAD in 2016, and a Certificate in Community and Business Development from JRS in 2018.