Key skills and expertise

With 24 years of experience, the expert excels in strategy, organizational development, financial management, and development finance. He has led projects in microfinance, rural development, and social entrepreneurship, achieving significant results such as securing funding and enhancing institutional capabilities. Responsibilities have included leadership in designing strategic plans, implementing financial systems, and conducting evaluations for both local and international initiatives. Career highlights include developing strategic plans that secured funding and implementing systems that saved significant penalties, showcasing expertise in governance and operational management.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the European Union, African Development Bank, and Cordaid in South Sudan. His involvement encompasses project implementation, strategic planning, financial management, and capacity building. The thematic areas covered include microfinance, governance, and economic development. The projects have been both national and regional in scope, with work conducted in Uganda, South Sudan, and Angola.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors including rural development, microfinance, agriculture, and SME support. Previously held roles involving strategic planning, financial management, and institutional development. Interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating financial inclusion in rural development and supporting value chain development in agriculture. Geographic scope of work covers Uganda, South Sudan, and Angola, where he has led national and regional projects enhancing economic development and governance. Extensive geographic experience in these regions has led to deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in Uganda. Contributions in South Sudan involved significant microfinance and enterprise development, while in Angola, he supported the transformation of microfinance institutions.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, the expert has utilized this language in diverse professional contexts including international development projects and collaborations with multilingual teams. Educational background includes an MBA in Global Business & Sustainability Studies from Universita Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore, Italy, and Uganda Martyrs University, Uganda. Earned a Master of Science in Development Finance from the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, Germany. Additionally, obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Microfinance & Community Economic Development, with First Class Honours, from Uganda Martyrs University, Uganda, along with an Associate Bachelor’s Degree in the same field from the same institution.