Resume

International humanitarian & sustainable development professional with over nine years of experience managing donor‑funded programmes across Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda and the Netherlands.

Professional Experience

Aug 2024 – Oct 2025 · Nairobi, Kenya

Programme Officer (Recovery & Resilience) — IOM

Programme development, design, grant proposal writing and logframe design. Oversaw international donor‑funded humanitarian portfolios. Led inter‑agency coordination, stakeholder engagement, resource mobilization and results‑based reporting. Supervised technical teams and managed capacity‑building for local partners.

Feb – Jul 2024 · Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Project Officer (Preparedness & Response) — IOM

Led planning and implementation of multi‑grant technical assistance projects, including development of tools, indicators and SOPs. Supervised a technical team across five regions. Developed a crisis communication and relocation strategy to support dignified movement and integration of migrants.

Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 · Dire Dawa, Ethiopia

Site Management Officer (CCCM) — IOM

Managed site management portfolio including financial operations, procurement and donor reporting. Established strategic partnerships with government authorities, UN agencies and civil society. Designed and conducted capacity‑building trainings. Directed implementation of gender‑focused protection projects.

Aug – Oct 2021 · Karamoja, Uganda

Consultant — Gender Analysis · UNDP

Conducted gender and institutional analysis to inform climate‑resilient livelihoods and food security programming. Led stakeholder mapping and engagement across public and private sectors. Delivered a results‑based Gender Action Plan with strategic indicators and program frameworks.

Feb 2019 – Feb 2020 · Den Haag, Netherlands

Assistance & Protection Assistant — OPCW

Contributed to policy research, information management and secure data exchange. Coordinated monitoring and evaluation mechanisms with Programme Managers. Engaged with government officials, diplomatic representatives and international organizations.

Feb 2018 – Feb 2019 · Leidschendam, Netherlands

Gender Focal Point Assistant — STL

Provided technical assistance on gender mainstreaming and protection programming. Supported policy development and stakeholder engagement with Netherlands government MFA and diplomatic missions. Coordinated gender advocacy campaigns, seminars and conferences.

Jul – Sep 2016 · Kampala, Uganda

Project Supervisor — URSB

Supervised project implementation and built capacity of programme staff and volunteers. Managed budgets and coordinated with local and national government departments.

Dec 2014 – Jun 2016 · Lira, Uganda

Gender & Protection Officer — DETREC

Managed teams and budgets for gender mainstreaming and protection projects. Supported policy development, donor coordination and stakeholder engagement. Contributed to institutional learning through SOP development, reporting and advocacy.

Jun 2012 – Nov 2014 · Kampala, Uganda

Research Assistant — Uganda Law Reform Commission

Provided technical assistance on legal reform and protection programming in post‑conflict settings. Conducted field assessments and produced analytical reports. Engaged with local and national government ministries.

Education

Sep 2016 – Dec 2017 · The Hague, Netherlands

M.A. in Development Studies — Erasmus Rotterdam University

International Institute for Social Studies. Specialization in Human Rights, Gender and Conflict Studies: Social Justice Perspective.

Aug 2010 – May 2013 · Kampala, Uganda

B.A. in Social Sciences — Makerere University

Achievements

Leadership

Head of Sub Office (OiC) five times in 2023.

Coordination

Dire Dawa CCCM Sub‑Cluster Coordinator.

Collaboration

Kenya National Shelter Strategy 2025–2035.

Awards

Recognition from STL Registrar; finalist for Dutch JPO.

Languages

  • English — Native
  • Dutch — Advanced
  • Langi — Native
  • Acholi — Native
  • Luganda — Native
  • Lusoga — Advanced
  • Runyankore — Advanced
  • Kiswahili — Basic
  • Amharic — Basic
  • French — Basic

Key Trainings

  • Privacy Management & Data Governance (GDPR)
  • Information Management & Data Analysis
  • Project Management Certification
  • Project Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
  • SPHERE Standards, CCCM & Area Based Approaches
  • Global Migration
  • Leveraging Global Frameworks through Policy