What does your role at Geneva Global involve?
As a Country Director, my role evolves around oversight to the country program i.e., ensuring that the donor requirements are met, compliance to the country’s laws and policies are adhered to, funds are used appropriately as per the approved budget plan, and human resources are motivated to do their different job roles well. I also act as a liaison between headquarters, the country office, and the different government agencies we work with. I network and do business development for the country program.
What fulfills you most about your role? How has your role changed?
The most fulfilling thing in my role is seeing how far the Speed School program has transformed and the impact it has created among both the intended and unintended beneficiaries. The children transitioning into formal classes, the teachers’ uptake of the trainings and mentoring sessions and are able to do the right things even in very challenging conditions, the parents giving testimonies about their children and economic empowerment received from Geneva Global, communities appreciating the program, and even other development partners recognizing that our work has produced very tangible results. all fulfills me a lot. My role has changed from Program Manager of Education to Program Director to Country Director, I have grown professionally but also as a person at Geneva Global.
What or who inspires you professionally?
Geneva Global’s Managing Director, Dr. Joshua Muskin, has greatly impacted me professionally and he continues to inspire in many ways every day; as a teacher, a mentor, a colleague, and as a supervisor. I have learnt a lot over my closely working with him for the past eight years. Josh is a good listener, he pays attention, he appreciates context and diversity, and he leads from behind.
What advice would you give to someone who wants to work in your field?
This person should have the right academic and professional qualification. Additionally, they should possess the right attitude to do the work. These combined enables one to appreciate the dynamics at play during implementation. One needs to be passionate, patient, resilient, and committed to the work.
