Specialist with over 14 years of experience in community development across the Horn and East Africa, including Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, and Zambia.
He currently leads regional advocacy strategies at Action Against Hunger (ACF HEARO), aligning policy engagement with cross-sectoral project implementation. John is a certified PMD Pro and Trainer of Trainers in policy analysis and research methodologies, with expertise in MEAL systems, climate resilience, gender and youth inclusion, and evidence-based advocacy.

His work bridges the gap between field data and policy, translating grassroots insights into impactful regional and national change, while fostering strong collaborations with governments, NGOs, and humanitarian partners.