Gender Specialist with a Ph.D. in Sociology and specialization in Gender and Social Development with over 24 years of professional expertise in gender and social planning, development and management as a government counterpart as well as national consultant with the multilateral development banks (MDB) with primary focus on community-driven development, women's economic empowerment, and resilience specializing in gender mainstreaming, climate change, and sustainable development. Proven expertise in designing and implementing gender-sensitive programs across multiple sectors, including Agriculture and natural resources, climate change, education, social protection, energy, Transport, water, inclusive finance, education, health and Urban Development, demonstrated well-rounded expertise in conducting gender and poverty assessments and providing technical support to governments and organizations.