Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 19 years of experience in human rights, peacebuilding, and advocacy, the expert is adept in atrocities prevention, policy development, and strategic advocacy. Career highlights include leading initiatives at nonprofit organizations, significantly increasing grassroots advocacy by 300%, and directing campaigns that reached 94 out of 100 Senators. The expert has orchestrated international projects, notably in South Sudan, and held senior roles such as Policy Director and Advocacy Director. Responsibilities have included developing curricula, producing publications, and delivering capacity-building training, with a proven track record in securing legislative support and leading large-scale advocacy efforts.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the United States Department of State and Saferworld. In South Sudan, the expert served as a policy and advocacy advisor, developing a three-year advocacy strategy and advising on conflict-sensitive programming. Their work involved capacity building and advocacy in governance and conflict prevention. They also contributed to the US advocacy strategy for Saferworld, focusing on conflict dynamics and security sector reform, conducted at both national and regional levels.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in community development, NGOs, gender and human rights, youth and child welfare, security and peacebuilding, and advocacy, the expert has held leadership roles managing strategic initiatives and grassroots networks. Their cross-cutting expertise in policy development and advocacy has influenced legislative processes and capacity-building efforts. The expert's work spans both national and international contexts, with significant contributions in the United States, South Sudan, and Rwanda, focusing on governance, human rights, and conflict prevention. They have extensive geographic experience in these regions, demonstrating a deep familiarity with governance and human rights issues.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English, utilized extensively in professional roles involving advocacy, policy development, and teaching. They have worked in various international contexts, including collaborations with multilingual teams and engaging with global stakeholders in peacebuilding and human rights initiatives. With a background in higher education, the expert holds a Master of Arts in International Peace & Conflict Resolution, concentrating on Human Rights and Atrocities Prevention from American University, Washington, D.C., USA. They also earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science, with a minor in Human Rights, from the University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA.