Grace Obuya

Consultant , International non-profit

Nairobi, Kenya

Senior development and policy specialist with 15+ years’ experience leading multi-country initiatives across Africa with UN agencies and development partners delivering scalable, sustainable development outcomes aligned with global priorities.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural
  • Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
Professional Experience:

Senior development and policy specialist with over 15 years of experience leading and supporting multi-country development initiatives across Africa with leading international organizations, including UNEP, the World Bank among others. Brings a strong track record in government relations, policy engagement, and partnership development, working closely with line ministries, national agencies, development banks, and regional institutions to advance evidence-based solutions for climate resilience, sustainable agriculture, environmental governance, and poverty reduction. Demonstrated expertise in environmental and social safeguards, impact assessments, and the integration of sustainability and climate considerations into national development planning, sector strategies, and investment programmes. Highly skilled in coordinating complex, multi-stakeholder programmes, facilitating high-level policy dialogue, and strengthening institutional capacity. Recognized for translating complex technical and programmatic evidence into clear, policy-relevant insights, strategic communications, and actionable recommendations that inform decision-making and drive scalable, sustainable development outcomes aligned with national priorities and global frameworks.

Education:

Masters

Available for:

  • Consulting assignments
  • Job opportunities

Years of Experience:

15-20 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English, Kiswahili

Nationality:

Kenya

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