Key skills and expertise

Bringing over nine years of experience in audit and risk management, this expert is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). They possess strong skills in financial analysis, fraud detection, and internal controls. Their project experience spans local and international initiatives, including enhancing risk management frameworks and compliance audits. Responsibilities have included leading global audit functions, developing compliance training materials, and improving risk culture through capacity building. Previously held roles such as those at FHI 360 and VSF Germany have involved providing strategic guidance and actionable recommendations for process improvement.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as USAID, ECHO, FCDO, BMGF, GIZ, BMZ, EC, UNDP, UNICEF, and IFAD. Their involvement includes compliance audits, capacity building, and enhancing internal controls for projects in governance and financial management. The work has been regional and national in scope, taking place in countries including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Uganda.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in audit, risk management, insurance, and compliance, the expert has held roles such as Global Internal Auditor and Internal Audit Officer, focusing on financial, operational, and compliance audits. Their cross-cutting expertise includes fraud detection, corporate governance, and capacity building. The geographic experience spans Africa and Asia, having worked in countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Kenya, Mali, Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda, and the USA. They possess a deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly through recurring involvement and long-term assignments in these regions, contributing to regional development and enhancing organizational effectiveness.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual settings, the expert is fluent in English and Kiswahili, both written and spoken, and has basic proficiency in French. These language skills have been utilized in various professional settings, including in-country work across multiple countries in Africa and Asia, as well as in multilingual teams for international audit and risk management projects. Academically, they are pursuing a Master of Business Administration at Kenyatta University in Kenya and hold a Bachelor of Business Management in Finance and Banking from Moi University, also in Kenya. Additionally, they have completed a certificate program in Women Empowerment Programme on Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy, Innovation, and Leadership from the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR).