Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 19 years of experience in international development, the expert specializes in sustainability, environmental management, and gender issues. With strong skills in sustainable infrastructure, green finance, and environmental and social governance, the expert has led and advised on numerous projects. Career highlights include conducting impact assessments, developing management plans, and ensuring compliance with international standards. Responsibilities have included roles such as Environmental and Social Coordinator, ESG Advisor, and Gender Expert, demonstrating leadership in both local and international initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the World Bank, IFC, AfDB, AFD, and USTDA. Their involvement in these projects has included providing technical assistance, capacity building, and project implementation across various sectors including infrastructure, energy, and social development. The projects have been regional and national in scope, focusing on sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy, and gender equality. The expert's role has encompassed environmental and social impact assessments and strategic advisory responsibilities, primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa, including countries like Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving key sectors such as energy, environment, gender, labor market, social development, and water and sanitation. Previously held roles such as Environmental and Social Coordinator and ESG Advisor. The expert possesses cross-cutting expertise in sustainable infrastructure and climate-smart solutions, integrating digitalization in agriculture and infrastructure in rural development. Their work spans regional and country-specific projects in Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on sustainable development and gender equality. Geographic experience includes Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Uganda, with a deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual communication, the expert is fluent in English, Hausa, and Igbo, utilizing these languages in professional settings such as in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams. These language skills have supported effective communication and engagement in diverse international development projects across Sub-Saharan Africa. Educational background includes a BSc in Geology and Mining from Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria, an MSc in Sustainability and Environmental Management from the University of Derby, UK, and an MSc in Occupational Health and Safety – Environmental Management from Columbia Southern University, USA. Additionally, the expert is pursuing a Master's degree in Social Safeguards at the FUTO Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Procurement Environmental and Social Standards, Nigeria, and has completed an Executive MBA from the Quantic School of Business and Technology, USA.