The International Development Initiatives – Africa (IDI) operates with three country offices located in Lesotho, Botswana, and Uganda. The Regional Office is headquartered in Lesotho at Plot 1431, Liboxi, Thetsane, Maseru 100.
The office plays a pivotal role in strengthening and coordinating programs supported by the IDI country offices. It is responsible for:
- Resource Mobilization and Allocation: Ensuring adequate funding for programs across the region.
- Donor Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong partnerships with donors.
- Technical Oversight: Providing strategic guidance to country programs, ensuring they align with regional strategies and deliver measurable impact.
Our Vision:
To be a leading catalyst for empowering youth and women across Africa, fostering sustainable development and resilience through innovative programs and collaborative partnerships.
Our Mission:
To strengthen and support country-level initiatives by ensuring strategic alignment, resource mobilization, and technical excellence, enabling impactful and sustainable outcomes for youth and women-focused organizations.
1Resource Mobilization and Allocation
Ensuring adequate funding for programs across the region.
2Donor Relationship Management
Building and maintaining strong partnerships with donors.
3Technical Oversight
Providing strategic guidance to country programs, ensuring they align with regional strategies and deliver measurable impact.
The Regional Office is staffed by two key personnel:
Regional Director: Sanya Gilbert
Finance Director: Tuliraba Joseph
Expert Consultant in Advocacy, Research, and Development
Gilbert Sanya is a seasoned consultant with over 20 years of experience in international research, advocacy, and organizational development across East and Southern Africa. He has held pivotal roles with renowned organizations like Save the Children, World Vision, UNDP, and IOM, championing issues such as child protection, women’s rights, migration, and urban development.
An expert in program design, implementation, and policy development, Gilbert has led impactful initiatives for vulnerable groups, including children, migrants, and domestic workers. His consulting portfolio includes evaluations, baselines, and policy reviews for organizations like SOLIDARMED, Tearfund, and Child I Foundation.
Gilbert’s expertise spans diverse sectors, including livelihoods, maternal health, youth employability, and climate-linked migration. With advanced education in Development Studies and Community Leadership, Gilbert continues to shape impactful strategies that address critical social challenges, positioning him as a trusted leader in regional advocacy and development.
Professional Summary
A Financial management Professional with vast experience in the Non Government Sector and with a mission to make the Finance Function Contribute to More Value creation in Organizations.
Years of Experience: 16
Core Responsibilities:
Key Skills:
Project management, Financial management, Human resources management, Compliance Management, Data analysis and Digital analytics.
Professional Background:
- Finance and Administration Manager – Sentebale
- Finance Manager – She Hive Association Lesotho
- Regional Financial Management Consultant IDI
Contact Information:
- Tel: +266 63230991
- Email: tuliraba.idi@oulook.com
