Key skills and expertise

With 17 years of experience, the expert specializes in climate change adaptation and mitigation, water resources management, and project design and management. Skilled in policy development, vulnerability assessments, and capacity building, the expert has led international and local projects across Africa. Key responsibilities have included project management and technical assistance, with accomplishments in developing strategic action plans and enhancing institutional capacities. Leadership roles have involved managing high-level workshops and securing grants for sustainable development initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the World Bank, UNDP, GIZ, African Development Bank, and USAID. Engagements involved project implementation, technical assistance, capacity building, and evaluations. Thematic areas included climate change, water resources, sanitation, and health. The projects were regional and national in scope, with activities in countries like Ethiopia, Zambia, South Africa, Cape Verde, Kenya, and Rwanda.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including climate change, water and sanitation, rural development, and natural resource management. Roles have included project manager, climate change expert, and water resources expert, with responsibilities in project implementation, policy development, and capacity building. The expert's interdisciplinary knowledge spans integrated water resources management and climate-smart agriculture. Projects have been regional and country-specific, covering areas such as Kenya, Zambia, and South Africa, effectively addressing cross-cutting issues like infrastructure development in rural settings.

The expert has extensive geographic experience across Africa, including long-term assignments in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and South Africa. With deep familiarity in regional development issues, the expert has worked on projects in countries like Nigeria, Djibouti, Malawi, Somalia, Zambia, Cape Verde, and Burundi. This broad geographic distribution has provided insights into local governance and cultural dynamics, enhancing the expert's ability to manage diverse international initiatives effectively.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English and Swahili, with proficiency in French. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including international projects across Africa, working with multilingual teams, and engaging with stakeholders in countries such as Kenya, Rwanda, and South Africa.

The expert holds a Master of Science in Environmental Planning and Management from Kenyatta University, Kenya (2014-2017), a Post Graduate Diploma in Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries from the University of Manchester, UK (2013-2014), and a Bachelor of Science in Water Engineering from Kenyatta University, Kenya (2005-2010).