Professional Experience:
Senior development and policy specialist with over 15 years of experience leading and supporting multi-country development initiatives across Africa with leading international organizations, including UNEP, the World Bank among others. Brings a strong track record in government relations, policy engagement, and partnership development, working closely with line ministries, national agencies, UN Country Teams, development banks, and regional institutions to advance evidence-based solutions for climate resilience, sustainable agriculture, environmental governance, and poverty reduction. Demonstrated expertise in environmental and social safeguards, impact assessments, and the integration of sustainability and climate considerations into national development planning, sector strategies, and investment programmes. Highly skilled in coordinating complex, multi-stakeholder programmes, facilitating high-level policy dialogue, and strengthening institutional capacity. Recognized for translating complex technical and programmatic evidence into clear, policy-relevant insights, strategic communications, and actionable recommendations that inform decision-making and drive scalable, sustainable development outcomes aligned with national priorities and global frameworks.