Skills
Climate mitigation & decarbonisation, Greenhouse gas inventory development, Climate policy advisory, Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs),
Climate finance & private sector ESG support, Carbon tax and emissions budgeting, Just transition & municipal energy policy, Renewable energy (solar, wind, BESS, hydropower, grid integration), Bilateral climate and energy cooperation, Project management & event coordination, Stakeholder engagement, Interpersonal & negotiation skills
About
Visionary leader in Africa's energy transitions with 15+ years of multidisciplinary experience across infrastructure development, climate finance, and policy reform. Proven success in shaping clean energy and decarbonisation strategies across Southern, West and East Africa - translating national priorities into investment-ready projects. Adept in early-and-late stage project preparation, institutional strengthening, and building regulatory frameworks that unlock sustainable finance. Experience spans engagement with regional actors (SADC, RERA, SAPP), utilities, energy regulators, and multilateral institutions including AfDB, World Bank, IFC, US DFC, USTDA, JICA, and KfW. Deep knowledge of continetal energy planning, ESG standards as well as international frameworks such as TCFD, ISSB, PACTA, SBTi, ISO 500001, the Green Finance Taxonomies, , and donor coordination under initiatives such as Power Africa, UK-AID and GIZ. A strong advocate for accelerating Africa's renewable energy future through policy innovation, project execution, and inclusive development. Holds an MBA in Strategy & Leadership and an M.Phil in Environmental Management.