Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 11 years of experience, the expert is proficient in financial management, monitoring, and reporting, with a strong focus on donor financial reporting, budgeting, and audit management. Responsibilities have included leading finance and administration departments across regional projects in Kenya, Somalia, and Sudan. Career highlights include successful proposal developments, timely financial reporting, and the implementation of financial systems. The expert has significantly contributed to capacity building and managing partner relationships, enhancing organizational financial practices and compliance with international standards.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has worked across diverse projects involving international donors while associated with organizations like the Life and Peace Institute and Saferworld. In these roles, the expert was actively involved in project implementation, financial reporting, and capacity building within governance and conflict prevention sectors. The work spanned regional projects in Kenya, Somalia, and Sudan, focusing on financial management, donor compliance, and partner capacity assessments to ensure project success and adherence to donor requirements.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in logistics, procurement, administration, human resources, finance and accounting, and audit, the expert has held leadership roles such as Regional Finance & Administration Manager. Responsibilities have included managing financial and administrative functions, implementing financial systems, and leading capacity-building initiatives. The work has a regional scope, covering projects in Kenya, Somalia, and Sudan, with interdisciplinary expertise in financial systems integration and project management, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency and compliance. The expert has extensive geographic experience in Kenya, Somalia, Somaliland, and Sudan, demonstrating a deep familiarity with regional governance and cultural dynamics. This experience includes long-term assignments and involvement in regional development projects, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of local and international financial management practices within these contexts.

Languages and education

With a background in English and Swahili, the expert is fluent in these languages, utilizing them in diverse professional contexts, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams across Kenya, Somalia, Somaliland, and Sudan. The expert holds a Master of Business Administration in Project Management from Kenyatta University, Kenya, and a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Nairobi, Kenya. Additionally, the expert completed a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification at the Vision Institute of Professionals, Kenya.