Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 27 years of experience, the expert is a seasoned legal professional specializing in law, human rights, and justice reform. Career highlights include leading the Access to Justice Program in South Sudan and the Ethiopia Human Rights Technical Assistance Project. Responsibilities have included drafting legal documents, providing strategic direction, and capacity building. Notable accomplishments involve managing a US$4.5 million budget without compliance issues and achieving a 100% success rate in litigation for human rights violations. Previously held leadership roles include Chief of Party and Programme Manager.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the State Department, Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement, and USAID. With a background in managing the Access to Justice Program in South Sudan and leading the Ethiopia Human Rights Technical Assistance Project, the work focused on governance, justice, and human rights. These projects involved capacity building and strategic direction on a national scale in South Sudan and Ethiopia, contributing to enhanced legal frameworks and institutional strengthening.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse sectors, including civil society, NGOs, human rights, democratization, justice reform, and law. Background includes positions such as consultant, program manager, and project director, with responsibilities ranging from legal drafting to strategic program management. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise encompasses capacity building and resource management, with a geographic scope covering Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Somaliland, South Sudan, Sudan, and Zimbabwe. His work often involves cross-cutting themes like governance and institutional development, contributing to regional and national advancements in these areas. Extensive geographic experience across Africa has involved deep engagement with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues. Long-term assignments and projects in these regions underscore his expertise in navigating complex socio-political environments and implementing effective development strategies.

Languages and education

The expert is proficient in English, Shona, and Swahili. These language skills have been utilized in diverse professional contexts across multiple African countries, supporting work in international development, legal practice, and human rights initiatives. With a Doctor of Laws (LLD) from the University of Fort Hare, South Africa, focused on international criminal justice, a Master of Laws in Human Rights (LLM) from the University of Leeds, United Kingdom, and a Bachelor of Laws Honours (LLB(Hons)) from the University of Zimbabwe, these qualifications underscore his expertise in law and human rights.