Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 15 years of experience in project coordination and integrated management information systems, the expert has accumulated a total of 23 years in professional roles. Career highlights include leading projects in financial management reform, ERP implementation, and business process re-engineering across both public and private sectors. Key skills encompass project management, change management, procurement audits, and quality assurance. The expert has successfully managed international initiatives in countries like Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Uganda, holding leadership roles such as Assistant Director and Project Manager, where strategic plans were developed and institutional capacities were enhanced.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors, the expert has worked extensively with organizations such as the World Bank, focusing on financial management reform projects. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, and evaluations, particularly in governance and financial services. These projects have been regional and national in scope, spanning multiple countries, including Ethiopia, Rwanda, Malawi, and Uganda.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving various sectors, including community development, NGOs, HR and employment, procurement management, ICT and telecommunications, organizational development, project management, research and innovation, and financial services and audit. Previously held roles such as Project Manager, Business Analyst, and Integrated Management Information System Consultant. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise spans digitalization in governance and infrastructure within rural development, with a geographic scope covering multiple African countries like Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Uganda. This diverse sectoral experience has equipped the expert with a robust understanding of cross-cutting issues in regional development. Geographic experience extends across multiple African countries, including Nigeria, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Burundi, Côte d’Ivoire, Malawi, Rwanda, Burkina Faso, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, and Ghana. Long-term assignments have provided deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, offering valuable insights into the cultural dynamics and operational challenges within these environments.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert possesses full professional proficiency in both English and French. These language skills have been effectively utilized in diverse professional settings, including international projects and multilingual teams across various countries in Africa. This proficiency supports the ability to engage with stakeholders and conduct comprehensive project management activities in international contexts. The expert is pursuing a Master of Science in Project Management at George Washington University in the United States and holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from Makerere University, Uganda.