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@ericwaweru
Governance and public policy specialist with 13 years of experience.
I am a Governance and Operations Leader with over 13 years of experience in strengthening public institutions and managing board governance across Africa. My expertise lies in project management, multi-stakeholder coordination, and strategic planning, where I have successfully influenced national reform agendas and fostered trust-based partnerships aligned with intersectional gender justice.
Throughout my career, I have held key positions, including Deputy Country Director at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, where I managed a $2.5M budget and ensured 100% regulatory compliance. I have a proven track record of delivering impactful governance reforms, enhancing program delivery efficiency, and supporting significant funding mobilization efforts, such as the Africa Climate Summit. My commitment to gender equality and economic empowerment has driven my work at UN Women, where I led initiatives across 13 African countries, integrating gender-responsive strategies into regional policies.
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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI)
Jan 2023 - Jul 2024 (1 year 6 months)
Advised senior government leaders on digital governance and economic policy, influencing national reform agendas across public service, tax, and SME sectors. Led institutional governance alignment across national programs and climate portfolios, managing a $2.5M budget and ensuring 100% regulatory compliance.
UN Women – East and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO)
Sep 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year)
Led gender equality and economic empowerment efforts across 13 African countries, integrating gender-responsive strategies into regional policies, governance frameworks, and public sector reforms. Coordinated operations and governance of a regional economic empowerment program across 13 countries.
UN Women Kenya Country Office
Jul 2017 - Aug 2021 (4 years 1 month)
Collaborated with the Government of Kenya to advance gender equality and women’s economic empowerment through strengthened policy, legislation, and institutional mainstreaming. Led advisory to parliamentary boards and sectoral working groups on budget transparency, financial inclusion, and climate governance.
National Democratic Institute (NDI)
Jun 2010 - Aug 2015 (5 years 2 months)
Managed program logistics, quarterly donor reporting, and political advisory for inclusive governance initiatives. Facilitated advisory group meetings, drafted governance reports, and implemented civic education campaigns.
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Master of Arts, Governance and Public Policy
2015 - 2017
Activities and societies: Chevening Scholar
Completed a Master of Arts in Governance and Public Policy, focusing on advanced concepts and practices in public administration and policy formulation. Awarded the prestigious Chevening Scholarship during this period.
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations
2006 - 2009
Undertook a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations with a minor in Environmental Studies. Gained a comprehensive understanding of global political dynamics and environmental issues.
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