Emmanuel Mugabi

An experienced leader in the international development sector for more than 20 years. A strategic thinker and development expert with extensive experience in leading and managing multi-sector programs in agriculture and food security, nutrition, health, economic and social empowerment, WASH, education, social protection, cash based programming, governance and natural resources management. A leader and manager able to implement organizational policies, promote accountability and team work. Experienced and highly-skilled program manager and international development expert well versed in providing management, and representational oversight for donor-funded programs.

• Skilled in program design; putting in place and overseeing M&E systems, improving program quality through results-based management, mainstreaming crosscutting issues, ensuring the generation of evidence for learning and policy influence;
• Coordinated resource mobilization; managed human resources and finance, started and successfully closed programs; worked with complex management structures and processes;
• Led and managed collaborative efforts internally and externally including facilitating cross-country joint efforts;
• Developed strong relationships with government partners, the private sector, non-government actors, community-based organizations, and international donors to address economic and social development challenges to achieve results for lasting change.
• Managed program budgets of up to $49M, and grant portfolios of up to $30M annually.
• Managed programs in challenging environments, post conflict, and emergency situations
• Has extensive background in Economics and Finance, with a focus on market-driven development and decent work, and an emphasis on economic, social, cultural, and human rights in international development