Key skills and expertise

With over 17 years in the INGO sector, this finance specialist excels in strategic financial leadership, donor reporting, and budgeting. They have successfully led multi-million-dollar projects, ensuring compliance with international regulations. Their expertise encompasses managing complex grants, conducting financial analysis, and implementing capacity building initiatives. Career highlights include managing budgets exceeding $47 million USD and providing financial oversight for regional projects across Africa. Responsibilities have included key leadership roles, offering technical support and training on financial management and innovative financial arrangements.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing extensive experience in collaboration with international donors such as USAID, the expert focuses on financial management, donor compliance, and grant management within the INGO sector. Their involvement spans project implementation, financial reporting, and capacity building in areas like environmental conservation, humanitarian aid, and emergency response. They have managed multi-million-dollar budgets on regional projects across Africa, including countries such as Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Zimbabwe.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked extensively in sectors including environment and natural resource management, humanitarian aid and emergency response, youth, administration, and finance and accounting. Previously held roles such as Finance and Accounts Consultant and Regional Finance and Operations Manager have involved overseeing financial management, donor compliance, and team leadership. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes strategic financial leadership and project management across regional initiatives in Africa, enhancing organizational capacity and ensuring effective project delivery. Geographic experience spans Ethiopia, Germany, Kenya, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe, providing deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development challenges.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, the expert utilizes this language extensively in international development contexts, including in-country work across Africa and collaboration with multilingual teams. Their language proficiency supports effective communication and coordination in diverse cultural settings, enhancing their ability to lead and manage international projects successfully. The expert holds a Master of Science in Global Management from the University of Salford, UK, and a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, Finance Option from Strathmore University, Kenya. These qualifications provide a strong foundation in global management and accounting, supporting their extensive experience in financial management and international development cooperation.