Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 46 years of experience, the expert excels in organizational development, corporate governance, and change management. Proficient in strategic planning, financial management, and project management, they have led initiatives across sectors such as community development, education, and financial services. As an independent consultant, they have managed projects with both local and international scopes, emphasizing capacity building and policy implementation. Leadership roles have included project formulation, business process improvement, and mentoring. Notable accomplishments include successful enterprise development and national skills strategies in South Africa.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors, including the European Union (EU) and GTZ, focusing on national skills development strategies in South Africa. Their involvement has encompassed project implementation, policy development, and capacity building. Thematic areas addressed include governance and economic development, with projects primarily national in scope and located in Gauteng, South Africa.

Sectors and geographic focus

With extensive experience across multiple sectors, the expert has worked in community development, education, financial services, and agriculture. They have held leadership roles as a consultant, focusing on project management, capacity building, and organizational development. Their interdisciplinary knowledge spans governance, social development, and rural development. The expert's work has been concentrated in South Africa and Kenya, addressing both regional and country-specific challenges. They have developed a deep understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics, with long-term assignments in South Africa since 1996 and foundational work in Kenya from 1989 to 1995.

Languages and education

Fluent in English and Swahili, the expert demonstrates excellent reading, speaking, and writing skills in both languages. These competences have been utilized in diverse professional settings, including in-country work in Kenya and South Africa, and collaboration with multilingual teams on international projects. Academically, the expert holds an MBA in Organizational Behaviour, Strategies for Change, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Quantitative Methods, Human Resources Development, Economics, and Strategic Planning from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK (2001-2003). They also obtained a Postgraduate Diploma and Certificate in Business Administration from the same institution. Additionally, they are a Fellow Certified Internal Auditor from the Institute of Internal Auditors, South Africa (2004-2005), and a Certified Public Accountant from Strathmore University, Kenya (1988-1991).