Key skills and expertise

With 14 years of experience, the expert is proficient in Public Health Nutrition, Maternal and Child Health, and Emergency Preparedness. They have managed health and nutrition programs in unstable regions like South Sudan and Nigeria, demonstrating skills in program management, capacity building, and compliance with international standards. The expert has led initiatives funded by major international donors, developed high-quality proposals, and maintained strategic partnerships with local health ministries. Key leadership roles include Nutrition Coordinator and Program Manager, with accomplishments in integrating nutrition into health systems and managing large-scale donor budgets.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as USAID, DFID, ECHO, HPF, Australian Aid, Irish Aid, UNICEF, and WFP. Their involvement includes managing donor budgets, project implementation, and capacity building in health and nutrition sectors. The projects have been both national and regional in scope, conducted in countries including Zimbabwe, South Sudan, and Nigeria. The expert has ensured compliance with donor guidelines and contributed to the development and monitoring of programmatic initiatives in these locations.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked extensively in the humanitarian aid and emergency sectors, focusing on Public Health Nutrition, Maternal and Child Health, and Health Systems Strengthening. They have held key roles such as Nutrition Coordinator and Program Manager, responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating health and nutrition programs. The expert's cross-cutting expertise includes program management and integrating nutrition into health systems. Their work spans regional and country-specific initiatives, particularly in Africa and the Middle East, addressing complex challenges in unstable environments. The expert has extensive geographic experience in the Middle East and Africa, having worked in Jordan, Nigeria, South Sudan, Syria, Turkey, Yemen, and Zimbabwe. They possess a deep understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in unstable and insecure regions such as Borno, North East Nigeria, and Leer, Unity State South Sudan. The expert's recurring involvement in these areas highlights their region-specific expertise in managing health and nutrition programs and coordinating humanitarian responses.

Languages and education

The expert is proficient in English, which is a UN official language. They have utilized their language skills in professional settings across countries such as Jordan, Nigeria, South Sudan, Syria, Turkey, Yemen, and Zimbabwe, working in multilingual teams and coordinating international development projects. The expert holds a Master's degree in Public Health, specializing in Health Sciences, and is expected to complete a Master's in Business Administration in September 2018. Additionally, the expert has a Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Food Science and Nutrition.