Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 28 years of experience in public administration and international development, the expert excels in project cycle management, public policy analysis, and capacity building. Career highlights include leading donor-funded programs and delivering strategic leadership while managing evaluations. Notable accomplishments involve developing capacity building plans and conducting over 300 training workshops. Previously held roles such as Deputy Team Leader and Capacity Building Team Leader have allowed the expert to work on initiatives in sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia, focusing on governance, health, and public sector reform.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors such as USAID, FCDO, UN agencies, GIZ, EU, and the World Bank. These collaborations have encompassed project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in areas like governance, health, and public sector reform. The scope of these projects has been both regional and national, taking place across sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in key sectors such as public administration, international development, public finance management, and health, the expert has held roles including Deputy Team Leader, Capacity Building Team Leader, and Legal Governance Advisor. Responsibilities have included cross-cutting expertise in governance, public policy analysis, and capacity building, with a geographic scope covering sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. This work has involved regional and country-specific projects, focusing on governance reforms, public sector strengthening, and health sector analysis. The expert has extensive geographic experience, particularly in countries like Kenya, Pakistan, Afghanistan, South Sudan, and Iraq, demonstrating deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics through long-term assignments in conflict and post-conflict regions.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English and Kiswahili, with basic knowledge of French, German, Pashto, Urdu, and Arabic. These language skills have been utilized in diverse international settings, including work in multilingual teams across sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. The expert holds a Master of Public Management, specializing in Public Policy Analysis, from the University of Potsdam, Germany, and a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Political Science and Public Administration from Moi University, Kenya. Additionally, the expert has completed various post-graduate professional trainings, including courses in project cycle management and urban and city management.