Career History

1. Revenue Administration and Public Finance

Mar 2026 - August 2026, Deputy Commissioner, Strategy, Research and Planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of institutional strategy, research frameworks, and corporate planning processes within the South Sudan Revenue Authority
• Coordinate the preparation of strategic plans, annual work plans, and performance monitoring frameworks aligned with national revenue objectives
• Oversee research and policy analysis to support evidence-based decision-making in tax administration and revenue mobilization
• Guide data-driven planning processes to enhance institutional efficiency, effectiveness, and revenue performance
• Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders to align strategic priorities with national fiscal policies and reforms
• Monitor and evaluate implementation of strategic initiatives and provide periodic performance reports to senior leadership
• Provide technical leadership in policy formulation, institutional reforms, and long- term revenue development strategies

Key Achievements

• Strengthened strategic planning systems within SSRA, improving alignment between institutional objectives and national revenue priorities
• Enhanced research and data utilization in decision-making, contributing to more evidence-based policy development
• Supported the design of improved performance monitoring frameworks that increased accountability and institutional efficiency
• Contributed to the development of long-term revenue mobilization strategies aimed at improving fiscal sustainability

Jan 2025 - Mar 2026, Deputy Commissioner, Internal Affairs (SSRA)

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate inter-departmental functions to align internal operations with the authority's revenue collection and compliance mandates
• Provide strategic oversight for internal audit, accountability, and administrative governance frameworks
• Liaise with senior leadership to implement institutional reforms and strengthen internal control systems
• Oversee internal affairs operations within the South Sudan Revenue Authority, ensuring compliance with institutional policies, procedures, and governance standards
• Monitor and evaluate staff performance across internal affairs divisions to ensure delivery of operational targets
• Supervise compliance with regulatory and legal frameworks governing revenue authority operations
• Support capacity-building initiatives for staff across internal affairs functions

Key Achievements

• Strengthened internal governance structures, contributing to improved institutional accountability within the authority
• Successfully coordinated cross-departmental compliance efforts, reducing procedural gaps in internal operations
• Contributed to the development and rollout of revised internal policy frameworks aligned with regional best practices
• Supported institutional reform processes that enhanced the authority's operational efficiency

2020 - 2024, Deputy Commissioner, States Affairs and Non-Tax Domestic Revenue Division (SSRA)

Key Responsibilities

• Led the coordination of states affairs and non-tax domestic revenue streams, ensuring alignment between federal and state-level revenue operations
• Developed and implemented strategies to diversify and grow non-tax domestic revenue sources across South Sudan's states
• Supervised revenue officers and divisional staff, providing technical guidance on revenue collection procedures and compliance
• Engaged state governments and revenue authorities to strengthen intergovernmental fiscal coordination
• Monitored revenue performance data and prepared analytical reports for senior leadership and policymakers
• Ensured accurate reconciliation of non-tax revenue streams between state and federal accounts
• Represented the division in inter-agency meetings, policy forums, and government budget planning processes

Key Achievements

• Drove measurable growth in non-tax domestic revenue through the development and execution of targeted mobilization strategies
• Improved state-federal revenue coordination mechanisms, reducing reporting discrepancies and strengthening fiscal accountability
• Built institutional capacity within the division by mentoring revenue officers and establishing structured operational protocols
• Contributed to policy recommendations that informed government decisions on non-tax revenue diversification

2021, 3 months. Acting Commissioner, Domestic Tax Revenue Division

key Responsibilities

• Assumed full oversight of the Domestic Tax Revenue Division during the acting assignment, providing executive-level leadership and operational continuity
• Directed divisional staff and supervised daily tax revenue collection, compliance, and reporting operations
• Coordinated with the Commissioner General's office on strategic priorities and performance targets
• Represented the division in senior management forums, budget discussions, and inter-agency engagements
• Ensured the continued implementation of domestic tax policy and procedural frameworks during the transition period

Key Achievements

• Maintained divisional operational continuity and revenue performance targets throughout the acting period
• Facilitated the smooth handover of divisional leadership, ensuring no disruption to ongoing revenue collection operations
• Identified and escalated key operational priorities to senior management, supporting informed executive decision-making

2019 - 2020, Assistant Commissioner, Data Processing and Revenue Reconciliation (SSRA)

Key Responsibilities

• Managed the data processing and revenue reconciliation function within the Domestic Tax Revenue Division, ensuring accuracy and integrity of revenue data
• Oversaw the collection, processing, and verification of domestic tax revenue data from multiple collection points across South Sudan
• Developed and maintained reconciliation frameworks to align tax assessments, collections, and remittances with government treasury records
• Supervised a team of data processing officers, providing technical support and performance oversight
• Produced analytical reports on revenue trends, variances, and data integrity issues for divisional and senior management review
• Collaborated with IT and systems teams to improve data capture and processing workflows
• Ensured compliance with data management standards and revenue reporting requirements

Key Achievements

• Significantly improved the accuracy and timeliness of domestic tax revenue reconciliation, reducing discrepancies in reported revenue figures
• Introduced enhanced data processing workflows that increased efficiency and reduced manual reconciliation errors
• Developed standardized reporting templates that improved the quality and consistency of revenue data submitted to senior management
• Supported the integration of improved data systems, contributing to a more robust revenue information infrastructure

2015 - 2017, Director, Audit, Policy and Procedure (SSRA)

key Responsibilities

• Directed the development, review, and implementation of audit policies and procedural frameworks within the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning
• Led audit operations across government financial units, ensuring compliance with established financial management standards
• Developed and revised audit procedure manuals and policy guidelines in line with international best practices
• Coordinated with internal and external auditors, providing technical guidance and oversight on audit engagements
• Monitored the implementation of audit recommendations and reported on compliance progress to senior ministry leadership
• Represented the ministry in inter-agency meetings on financial governance, accountability, and public sector audit reform
• Provided technical advisory support to government departments on financial policy compliance and audit preparedness

Key Achievements

• Led the development and institutionalization of revised audit policy frameworks that strengthened financial accountability across the ministry
• Improved audit compliance rates across government departments by implementing structured follow-up mechanisms on audit findings
• Contributed to public financial management reform initiatives, aligning ministry audit practices with regional and international standards
• Mentored and built the capacity of audit staff, enhancing the division's technical competence and operational effectiveness

2008 - 2014, Assistant Director, Revenue Generation (State Revenue Authority, Awiel)

key Responsibilities

• Managed revenue generation operations for the Northern Bahr El Ghazal State Revenue Authority, overseeing tax and non-tax revenue collection at the state level
• Supervised field revenue officers and collection teams across Aweil and surrounding districts, ensuring compliance with state revenue procedures
• Developed and implemented state-level revenue collection strategies to maximize domestic resource mobilization
• Conducted taxpayer education and outreach programs to improve voluntary compliance among businesses and individuals
• Maintained revenue records and prepared periodic reports on state revenue performance for submission to state government leadership
• Liaised with federal revenue authorities to ensure alignment between state and national revenue frameworks
• Monitored and enforced compliance with state tax regulations, including assessments, audits, and enforcement actions

Key Achievements

• Delivered consistent revenue growth over a nine-year tenure, contributing to improved fiscal self-sufficiency for Northern Bahr El Ghazal State
• Established structured revenue collection procedures that improved operational consistency and accountability across state collection points
• Built and mentored a high-performing team of revenue officers, strengthening the state authority's institutional capacity
• Played a key role in formalizing the state revenue framework during South Sudan's early post-independence period, supporting fiscal institution-building

2. Early Career and Community Development

2006–2007, Project Coordinator – WASH Projects

Barh el Ghazal Youth Development Association (BYDA) | Nyamlel, Aweil West County, South Sudan

Coordinated Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) projects implemented by the Barh el Ghazal Youth Development Association (BYDA) in collaboration with Cordaid.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervised field activities and coordinated community engagement and project implementation.
• Worked with local communities and stakeholders to support improved Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services.
• Supported the implementation of community-based development activities and coordinated field-level project operations.

2007, Field Supervisor – Sudan Population Census

Sudan Population Census, Aweil, Sudan (present-day South Sudan)

Served as a Field Supervisor during the 2007 Sudan Population Census in Aweil.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervised census field teams and monitored data-collection activities.
• Coordinated field operations and ensured proper coverage of assigned areas.
• Supported community mobilization and provided guidance to census enumerators.
• Assisted in ensuring the effective implementation of census activities at the field level.