Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 8 years of experience, the expert is a humanitarian policy analyst specializing in governance, conflict resolution, and policy development. Career highlights include producing policy documents addressing economic and security issues in East Africa, leading research projects, and advising on peace-building programs. Skilled in stakeholder engagement and report writing, the expert has driven governance improvements through strategic insights and policy advocacy. Responsibilities have included managing multi-stakeholder projects, enhancing legislative processes, and empowering youth and women through mentorship initiatives, demonstrating leadership and project management capabilities in both local and international contexts.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving the implementation of cross-border initiatives, managing a grant for an Erasmus grant-funded advocacy project focused on governance-related policy and stakeholder engagement across East Africa. This experience involved project implementation and capacity building in governance and regional integration. The work was conducted remotely, showcasing adaptability in executing cross-border research and improving regional governance structures.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across sectors including civil society, NGOs, social development, youth, regional integration, research, and advocacy. Previously held roles such as policy analyst and research assistant, focusing on governance, conflict resolution, and stakeholder engagement. Their interdisciplinary knowledge spans policy development and regional expertise in East Africa, addressing economic, political, and security issues. The expert's work has involved both local and regional projects, contributing to governance improvements and capacity building initiatives. Geographic experience includes extensive work in East Africa, specifically in Kenya and Rwanda, with deep engagement in local governance and regional development issues, focusing on geopolitical, security, and state-to-state relations.

Languages and education

With a background in international relations, the expert is proficient in English and Swahili, utilizing these languages in professional settings across Kenya and Rwanda. These language skills have facilitated effective communication in multicultural and multilingual teams, contributing to successful stakeholder engagement and project implementation in East Africa. The expert holds a Bachelor of International Relations, Diplomacy & Foreign Policy from USIU-Africa, located in Kenya. This academic background provides a foundation in diplomacy and foreign policy, equipping the expert with skills relevant to international relations and governance.