Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 20 years of experience in international development, the expert excels in project management, monitoring and evaluation, and leadership. They have led teams in South Africa, Uganda, and beyond to enhance program efficiency and secure funding. Career highlights include increasing child sponsorship rates at ActionAid International from 30% to 75% and managing over 20 projects annually at Habari Ubuntu. Responsibilities have included capacity building, resource mobilisation, and technical oversight, reflecting the ability to drive impactful initiatives and foster partnerships across diverse sectors.

Project experience and donor exposure

During my tenure at Connecting4Good (C4G) in South Africa, I worked on various projects that involved collaboration with donors. I was responsible for managing partnerships with charities and donors, which resulted in an annual revenue of over £40,000. Roles involved capacity building and partnership management. Thematic areas included resource mobilisation, M&E, and programme implementation with a focus on increasing project beneficiaries. The geographic scope of these projects was primarily regional, covering South Africa and the Southern region.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in civil society and NGOs, fundraising, institutional development and capacity building, SME and private sector engagement, grants and grant schemes, and corporate social responsibility, the expert has held roles involving project management, consulting, and leadership. The duties have included resource mobilisation, programme evaluation, and capacity building. Their interdisciplinary expertise spans programme implementation and financial oversight, with a geographic focus on regions including South Africa, East Africa, and the United Kingdom. Extensive geographic experience includes Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, the UK, and the USA, demonstrating a deep understanding of regional development issues and cultural dynamics, particularly in South Africa and East Africa, where long-term assignments have been held. Their work has involved engaging with local governance and implementing development projects across these regions, showcasing an ability to navigate diverse cultural and operational landscapes effectively.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English, which is widely used in professional settings across multiple countries, including Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, the UK, and the USA. This language competence has facilitated effective communication in international development projects, collaboration with multilingual teams, and the delivery of public speaking engagements and training sessions. They are pursuing a doctorate in strategic leadership at Southeastern University, Florida, USA. Educational background includes a Master of Arts in Organisational Leadership and Management from Uganda Christian University, Mukono, Uganda, and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda. Additional qualifications include certificates in program management, monitoring and evaluation, and early childhood development from the University of Cape Town, South Africa.