Mr. Joel Kidega is a certified program management professional and Market Systems Development practitioner with APMG International and Springfield Centre certification. His skills include livelihoods, recovery and economic development programming, youth employment, agriculture markets, institutional management, and research. He has over eight years of senior management experience with proven ability, knowledge, and experience in system design; budget management and control; human resources management; public and private sector relations. He currently serves as the Team Leader for Market Systems Development for Mercy Corps in Zimbabwe. He holds a Master’s degree in Institutional Management and Leadership.