Where I Sit
Formal roles at the EAC Secretariat and the ecosystems around them. Each role represents a distinct mandate contributing to the broader vision of East African regional integration.
Supporting EAC organs to design and implement regional policies and action plans across Partner States. Previously a Private Sector & Civil Society Dialogue Expert, implementing the Consultative Dialogue Framework (CDF) and facilitating the Secretary General's Forum.
Work cuts across Sectoral Councils: Gender, Community Development, Social Protection, Education, Labour, Migration, Peace & Security.
Engages as a technical resource person, moderator, writer and convener with actors such as UN Women, UNICEF, ILO, GIZ, AU-AUC, and African Child Policy Forum. Aligns their work with EAC processes and realities on the ground, helping to bridge the gap between high-level policy and community implementation.
Collaborates with regional youth and women platforms to ensure their voices shape the integration agenda.
Provides strategic advisory services to international organizations, NGOs, and governments on youth policy, gender mainstreaming, social protection systems, and regional integration frameworks across Africa.
Advises on policy design and implementation for youth employment, skills development, and entrepreneurship programmes across East Africa.
Supports capacity building for civil society organizations and government agencies on gender-responsive programming and monitoring.
Contributes to research, evaluations, and knowledge products for development partners including UN agencies, bilateral donors, and foundations.