Multidisciplinary and team-oriented program and operations management professional with demonstrated expertise in program management, strategic planning, resource mobilization, project design, quality assurance, M & E management, finance/accounting, grants management, budgetary controls, procurement management, contracts and compliance, general administration and human resources management, supply chains and commodity management as well as sub-awards management. I have had progressive responsibility with excellent accomplishments in humanitarian work in sub-Saharan Africa with over 25 years of experience on a number of projects funded through international donors, including the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Department for International Development (Now FCDO) (UK), the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA) and BMZ and KfW and USDA. I am an accomplished, well-seasoned leader with demonstrated professional history in execution of multi-million-dollar development projects, ranging from livelihoods and food security, agriculture, WASH, health & nutrition, disaster/emergency response, resilience & recovery, governance and infrastructure works. I have established, nurtured and managed cohesive and very effective teams that successfully managed complex agricultural and livelihood, health & nutrition, infrastructural projects as well as multi-sectoral rural development programs at senior management level. I am an excellent leader with strong interpersonal skills, impeccable level of integrity, good networking and collaboration skills, attention to details and quest for results. Personable and solution-focused professional with strong aptitude for leadership and strategic decision-making. Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of team management and operational oversight, coupled with expertise in conflict resolution and resource optimization. Dedicated to driving organizational success through effective communication and collaborative problem-solving.