Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 28 years of experience, the expert possesses strong qualifications in project management, advocacy, resource mobilization, and human resource development. They have led both local and international initiatives, successfully raising over USD 70 million for development projects. Career highlights include managing the African Women Leader’s Network for Reproductive Health and Family Planning and conducting significant research in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Background includes leadership roles in organizations such as Plan Ghana, with expertise in financial management, procurement, and event coordination. Skilled in communication, the expert has effectively worked in diverse and multicultural environments.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with renowned international donors including the Gates Foundation, Packard Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, UNDP, and the EU. Their role has encompassed project implementation, advocacy, and capacity building in health and governance sectors. Notable projects involve the African Women Leader’s Network for Reproductive Health and Family Planning and research on violence against women in the DRC. The work has spanned both regional and national scales across African countries such as Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and the DRC.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors including project management, community development, human resource management, and advocacy. Previously held roles such as Project Manager, Resource Mobilization Manager, and Alternative Employment Specialist. Responsibilities have included resource mobilization, grants management, and capacity building. The expert has engaged in interdisciplinary work, integrating advocacy with reproductive health and violence against women initiatives. Geographic scope includes regional and country-specific projects in Africa, particularly in Ghana and the DRC. Cross-cutting expertise encompasses financial management, procurement, and event coordination. Extensive geographic experience spans countries like Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Cameroon, Liberia, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, and the DRC, with deep familiarity in local governance and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

With a background in English fluency and basic knowledge of French, the expert has utilized these language skills in diverse professional settings, including international project management and advocacy initiatives. Proficiency in English has supported work in multilingual teams and facilitated communication across various African countries. The expert holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Human Resource Management from the University of Ghana Business School, Legon, Accra, Ghana. Additionally, they obtained a B.A. (Hons) Degree in Sociology with a minor in Spanish from the University of Ghana and earned a Certificate in Public Relations, Advertising, and Marketing from the Ghana Institute of Journalism.