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Wesley Ronoh International Consultant, Senior Regional Advisor
Last update: 6 days ago
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Citizenships:
Kenya
Languages:
English, Swahili
Highest Degree:
Masters
Experience:
30 years
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Gender:
Male
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The expert has a robust background in the development sector, with extensive project experience in both local and international initiatives. Collaborating with international funding organizations, the expert has notably contributed to projects spanning various sectors, including Health, Regional Integration, Science and Innovation, and Programme & Resource Management.
Specializing in areas such as Life Science Product Development, Medicines Regulatory Affairs, and Technology Transfer Management, the expert has played key leadership roles such as Regional Expert, Senior Regional Advisor, and Deputy Team Leader. Their work with the East African Community and backing from organizations like UNCTAD, GIZ, FCDO/DFID, and JICA highlights their ability to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder environments effectively.
With over 25 years of experience promoting pharmaceutical access in Africa, the expert's achievements include the development of regional/national policies, strategies for the pharmaceutical industry, and the execution of capacity-building initiatives. They have successfully provided technical advisory services, advocated for local firms, and designed incentive frameworks aimed at enhancing pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities.
The expert's collaboration with international partners such as UNIDO, WHO, and the World Bank/IFC underscores their proficiency in fostering productive relationships in health and industrial development sectors. Their technical skills extend to proficiency in Windows Office applications, excellent writing and presentation skills, which complement their professional undertakings.
Notable projects include advisory roles in efforts to bolster vaccine production in Africa, address antimicrobial resistance, and promote pharmaceutical manufacturing under specific programs like the GIZ BACKUP Health Programme and UNCTAD Geneva's initiatives. These contributions have been instrumental in enhancing the healthcare infrastructure and pharmaceutical capacity in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Core competencies in the following areas : Life Science Product Development, Medicines Regulatory Affairs, Manufacture and Delivery to Market, Quality Infrastructure, Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Management, Project management, Policy Formulation, Development of Sector Strategies, Advocacy, Strategic Organizational Planning and Development Cooperation. I am particularly well versed with pharmaceutical policy and medicines access landscape in the developing world.
Demonstrated experience in project design, management, monitoring and evaluation.
Demonstrated experience in formulating sector policies and strategies.
Demonstrated experience in developing advocacy papers and briefs.
Demonstrated experience in steering regional/national projects with multiple stakeholder involvement.
Experience working in Kenya , Tanzania and Botswana with frequent travel to EAC & SADC countries
Executed consultancies EAC, SADC & COMESA countries as well as Ghana, West Africa
Conducted project apprasal missions in Burundi, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda.
Positions held : Regional Expert, Senior Regional Advissor and Deputy Team Leader, International Consultant
Experience working or consulting for the following agencies : UNCTAD, GIZ, FCDO/DFID, JICA, PTB, IMC Worldwwide (UK), TetraTech International Development (UK), Palladium and GFA Consulting Group (Germany)
