Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 28 years of experience in agricultural economics, rural development, and environmental sustainability, the expert excels in project management, market assessment, value chain analysis, strategic planning, and monitoring and evaluation. They have led multi-country projects, significantly contributing to economic development and food security. With a strong background in both local and international initiatives, the expert has successfully implemented gender-sensitive monitoring and evaluation systems and supported sustainable enterprise development. Their leadership roles have included capacity building, technical assistance, and policy analysis, achieving measurable results in enhancing agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors such as the EU, GIZ, World Bank, AfDB, SIDA, DFID, USAID, and IFAD. Their involvement has encompassed project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in sectors like agriculture, rural development, environment, and climate change. The projects have been both regional and national in scale, with geographic locations spanning Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, Ethiopia, and several other countries across Africa.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in various sectors including agriculture and rural development, environment and climate change, social development, and private sector trade, the expert has held roles in project management, technical advisory, monitoring and evaluation, and policy analysis. They possess interdisciplinary expertise in integrating digital solutions and sustainable practices in agricultural and rural development projects. Their work spans regional and country-specific initiatives across Africa, contributing to economic development, food security, and environmental sustainability. Responsibilities have included capacity building, strategic planning, and leading multi-stakeholder projects. The expert has extensive geographic experience across Africa, including long-term involvement in Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, Eritrea, Rwanda, Djibouti, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda, Cameroon, Zambia, South Sudan, Lesotho, Mozambique, Ghana, Burundi, DRC Congo, Madagascar, and Mauritius. They have developed deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, particularly in Kenya, where they have worked since 1996. Their expertise spans various sectors, including agriculture and rural development, with a focus on integrating local cultural dynamics into project implementation and policy analysis.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English and Swahili, both at a C1 level. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including leading international projects and collaborating with multilingual teams across Africa. There are no specific certifications or formal qualifications mentioned for these languages. The expert holds a PhD and MSc in Agricultural Economics from the University of Nairobi, Kenya, completed between 2012-2018 and 2004-2007, respectively. Additionally, they obtained a BSc in Agriculture from Egerton University, Kenya, from 1990-1995.