Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 36 years of experience, the expert excels in socio-economic consulting, health economics, and social development. Key qualifications include proficiency in policy analysis, program design, and grant management. Career highlights include leading USAID-funded health programs and supervising a USD 4 million TB initiative across five countries. As a senior manager, the expert influenced a USD 13 million health initiative and introduced training programs that benefited 170 health workers. Responsibilities have included roles such as managing director at iTalk Africa and consultancy unit manager at ACHAP, with significant accomplishments in securing unrestricted funds and guiding strategic investments.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors such as USAID, the Global Fund, and UN agencies, the expert has been involved in project implementation, technical assistance, and evaluations within health and social development sectors. The expert has managed USAID-funded health programs, supervised Global Fund-supported TB projects, and contributed to UNFPA and UNHCR initiatives. The work spans regional and national scales across multiple African countries, including Botswana, Zambia, and Namibia.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors including community development, health, macro-economy and public finance, social development, and youth and child welfare. Previously held roles such as managing director, program manager, and consultant, providing leadership in policy analysis, program design, and grant management. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating health economics with social development initiatives. The geographic scope of work spans regional projects across Southern and Eastern Africa, addressing both local and cross-border development challenges. Extensive geographic experience includes countries such as Botswana, Eswatini, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Experience in the UK further complements the expert's understanding of international development issues.

Languages and education

With a background in English fluency, a key UN official language, the expert has utilized this competence extensively in international development projects across Africa and the UK. Additional language skills include Tswana, Swahili, and Afrikaans, enhancing the ability to engage effectively in regional initiatives and cross-cultural collaborations. The expert holds a Master’s in Business Administration with a focus on Health, Population, and Nutrition from Keele University, UK, and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences, Economics from the University of Botswana. The studies encompassed health economics, financial management, demographic statistics, and econometrics, providing a robust foundation in both health and economic disciplines.