Key skills and expertise

With over 12 years of experience, the expert is skilled in policy research, monitoring and evaluation, and public finance management. They have led international and local projects, including USAID and UNDP initiatives, focusing on health financing and development financing assessments. Accomplishments include enhancing data accessibility for equitable resource distribution and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks. Leadership roles have involved capacity building and advocacy, successfully managing partner engagements and developing methodologies that promote equity and inclusion in budget processes across various regions.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as USAID and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Involvement in project implementation and technical assistance includes the USAID Closing Gaps in Devolved Health Services program in Kenya, focusing on health financing. Additionally, they served as a technical lead on Development Financing Assessments for SDGs in Jordan and Nigeria under a UNDP consultancy, evaluating public finance streams and advocating for equitable resource distribution. These projects were executed at national and subnational levels across Kenya, Jordan, and Nigeria.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across sectors including health, poverty reduction, monitoring and evaluation, human rights, justice reform, law, and advocacy. Previously held roles such as research consultant, senior analyst, and capacity building officer, with responsibilities in project implementation, technical assistance, and policy development. Cross-cutting expertise includes public finance management and equity-focused budgeting. They have operated on both national and regional levels, particularly in African countries, where contributions have been made to initiatives aimed at enhancing governance and promoting sustainable development.

The expert has extensive geographic experience working in diverse regions, including Cameroon, Jordan, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia, Somaliland, South Africa, South Korea, Sudan, the UK, and the USA. They have demonstrated deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, particularly in Kenya, where long-term assignments focused on public finance management and health services. Work in these countries has involved collaboration with local and international stakeholders to address systemic inequalities and promote sustainable development.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English, French, Japanese, and Swahili. These language skills have been utilized in professional settings across multiple countries, including Cameroon, Jordan, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia, Somaliland, South Africa, South Korea, Sudan, the UK, and the USA. They have also studied Kenya Sign Language at the University of Nairobi, enhancing their ability to work in diverse, multilingual teams and engage with various stakeholders in international development contexts.

With a background in law and finance, the expert holds a Master of Laws (LLM) in Public Finance and Financial Services Law and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Nairobi, Kenya. Additionally, they have a Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law and are pursuing Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Section 5.