Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 21 years of professional experience, the expert is a seasoned environmental specialist with over a decade focused on managing and monitoring environmental impacts. Skilled in Agile Project Management, Human-Centered Design, and Change Management, the expert has led both international and local projects, including a GHG inventory system in Namibia. Career highlights include supporting 300 SMEs through capacity building and establishing a $9 million grant for tourism development. Responsibilities have included strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and providing technical guidance in environmental and climate adaptation projects.

Project experience and donor exposure

With extensive experience working with international donors, the expert has collaborated with entities such as the UNDP in Namibia, providing technical assistance and capacity building for the implementation of a GHG inventory/MRV digital system. This work enhanced Namibia’s capacity for climate action measurement and reporting under the Paris Agreement. Additionally, the expert has engaged with the World Bank in Ghana, coordinating tourism development projects and ensuring compliance with environmental and gender safeguarding policies. These projects were national in scope, focusing on environmental management, tourism development, and climate adaptation in Namibia and Ghana.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse sectors including environmental management, tourism, education, and project management, the expert has held roles such as lecturer, project coordinator, and consultant. With a focus on environmental governance, climate adaptation, and sustainable tourism, the expert possesses interdisciplinary expertise in integrating digital tools for project management and capacity building. The geographic scope of work spans regional and national projects in Ghana, Kenya, Botswana, and Namibia, addressing issues like climate change, biodiversity, and socio-economic development. The expert has a strong familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics in these regions, having led projects in climate adaptation, tourism development, and environmental management.

Languages and education

With a background in English proficiency, the expert has extensive experience using the language in professional settings across Africa, including Ghana, Kenya, and Namibia. Engaged in multilingual teams and international collaborations, English has been the primary language of communication. The expert holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Governance & Management from the University of Nairobi, Kenya, an MBA in Finance from the University of Leicester, UK, and an MSc in International Hospitality Management from Leeds Metropolitan University, UK. Additionally, a BSc in Tourism from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana, underscores a strong foundation in environmental governance, business administration, and hospitality management.