Key skills and expertise

With over 11 years of experience in disaster risk management, the expert is skilled in risk reduction, early warning systems, and resilience planning. Career highlights include leading national and regional initiatives, such as the development of the National Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment in Malawi. The expert has trained over 600 officers in disaster risk management and contributed to policy development. Responsibilities have included coordinating multi-country strategies and managing complex donor-funded projects. Adept at stakeholder engagement, the expert integrates risk-informed development in national planning.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international development partners, including UNDRR, UNDP, UN-Habitat, The World Bank, and the African Union. Involvement has included project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in disaster risk management and resilience planning. These projects have been regional and national in scale, focusing on disaster risk reduction, risk-informed development, and climate resilience, primarily conducted in Malawi.

Sectors and geographic focus

Background includes positions in sectors such as disaster risk management, environmental protection, health and safety, and wildlife conservation. Previously held roles such as Disaster Resilience Officer, Safety, Health & Environment Manager, and Environmental Auditor. Responsibilities have included leading national resilience projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and conducting environmental audits. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise encompasses risk-informed development, capacity building, and integration of climate resilience strategies, primarily within Malawi's national and regional contexts. Extensive professional experience in Malawi involves deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, coordinating national strategies and engaging with community-based initiatives. This experience includes leading projects in collaboration with government bodies and international organizations, enhancing resilience to disaster and climate risks.

Languages and education

Bringing a strong command of English, the expert has utilized this language extensively in professional settings, including in-country work in Malawi and collaboration with international partners and multilingual teams. No formal language certifications are specified. With a background in higher education, the expert holds a Master of Disaster Management from the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies in Japan, focusing on the impact of land cover change on flood risk. Additionally, they earned a Master of Science in Environmental Protection & Management from the University of Malawi, with research on waste collection valuation. Other academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management from the University of Livingstonia and a Diploma in Environmental Management from the Natural Resources College, both in Malawi.