As a seasoned Social Development Specialist and Consultant with over 18 years of experience, I have led and contributed to complex, multi-sectoral initiatives advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). My expertise spans health system strengthening, climate change and resilience, inclusion, youth empowerment, poverty alleviation, gender equality, education, and governance enhancement. Collaborating with global organizations like INES Consulting (Spain), NCBA-CLUSA, RTI, Grameen Foundation, and FHI360, I have successfully implemented projects funded by USAID, FCDO, the World Bank, UNICEF, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. I have strengthened participatory governance by enhancing the involvement of women, persons with disabilities, and vulnerable civil society groups in policy formulation, and I have advanced social accountability frameworks to boost transparency and citizen engagement. Empowered youth through leadership and entrepreneurship initiatives, integrating diversity, equity, and inclusivity into climate change and resilience strategies. Additionally, I have effectively leveraged technology-driven solutions to address disparities in maternal, child, and youth sexual and reproductive healthcare. My core strengths include fostering inclusion, participatory planning, stakeholder capacity building, adult education, and high-level project management, with a focus on gender mainstreaming and equity. With a BA in Economics and Sociology and a Master’s in Adult Education specializing in community development, I am equipped to design and drive impactful, sustainable programs aligned with global development priorities.
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