Key skills and expertise

With over 21 years in the health sector, the expert possesses robust skills in project planning, management, and financial oversight. Experienced in leading multi-disciplinary teams, the expert has successfully mobilized one million Euros for projects in Sierra Leone and facilitated sustainable employment initiatives in Somaliland and Puntland. Responsibilities have included negotiating contracts, developing financial systems, and capacity building. The expert is adept in policy formulation, communication, and result-based management, having led projects with both local and international impact, including integrated community projects across Africa.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing extensive experience in international development, the expert has collaborated with donors such as Cordaid and the International Organization for Corporation in Evaluation. In Sierra Leone, the expert negotiated implementation agreements for water and sanitation projects and mobilized significant funding for income-generating initiatives. In Somaliland and Puntland, the expert contributed to sustainable employment projects. These projects involved implementation, financial management, and capacity building, focusing on health and economic development across regional and national scales.

Sectors and geographic focus

Background includes positions in the health and humanitarian development sectors, with roles such as Project Financial Officer, Program Officer, and Child Protection Officer. Responsibilities have encompassed project management, financial oversight, policy analysis, and capacity building. The expert has cross-cutting expertise in integrating result-based management into projects, contributing to initiatives in Sierra Leone, Somalia, Uganda, Somaliland, and the Netherlands. This interdisciplinary knowledge spans governance, health, and economic development, with a focus on both regional and international projects. Extensive geographic experience in Africa and Europe highlights a deep understanding of local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues.

Languages and education

Fluent in English and Krio, with a working knowledge of Dutch, the expert has utilized language skills in various professional contexts, including international development projects and collaboration with multilingual teams. The expert holds a Master's degree in Social Science with a specialization in Public Policy and Human Development from Maastricht University, Netherlands, and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Hogeschool Utrecht, University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands. Additionally, the expert has completed training in development evaluation with the International Organization for Corporation in Evaluation in the United States.