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Advisory Network Members - Novantum Advisory Group

Meet Our Global Advisory Network

A distinguished network of practitioners, strategists, and thought leaders who advise the world's most complex institutions on systems change, resilience, and transformation.

Expertise Across Critical Development Challenges

Our advisory network brings deep expertise in health financing, impact investment, data analytics and monitoring & evaluation, organizational agility, and human capital strategy—supporting institutions to strengthen financial governance, evidence-based decision-making, and organizational transformation across Africa and beyond.

Ms. Arachi Awa Karimini

Ms. Arachi Awa Karimini

Health Financing and Organizational Agility Expert

Francophone Africa

Seasoned finance and compliance professional with over 12 years of experience in financial governance, compliance, and operational effectiveness in international development programs in the Francophone Africa Region. Led complex multi-donor portfolios, compliance frameworks, audit processes and risk management systems supporting multi-donor, multi-country initiatives and strengthening organizational accountability and performance.

Areas of Expertise

Financial Governance Grants Management Organizational Agility Risk Management HR & Capacity Building Financial Planning

Career Highlights

  • Managed multi-donor project portfolios totaling approximately USD 20 million across 13 African countries
  • Led regional finance and operations advisory functions supporting complex, multi-country development programs
  • Coordinated internal and external audits and strengthened compliance with donor and regulatory requirements

Master's degrees in Finance & Banking and Business Management, with certifications in financial risk management

Mr. Lansana Camara

Mr. Lansana Camara

Data Analytics and MERLA Specialist

Guinea, West Africa

Brings over 19 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, statistical analysis, and applied research across socio-economic and demographic programs. A statistician-demographer by training, he has supported evidence-based decision-making through the design of research methodologies, data systems, and analytical frameworks that inform development planning and program performance.

Areas of Expertise

Decision Intelligence MEL Systems Statistical Analysis Research Design Data Management Program Evaluation

Career Highlights

  • Designed research protocols, analytical frameworks and data collection systems supporting strategic planning
  • Conducted advanced statistical analysis using SPSS, STATA, R, and GIS tools to inform strategic decisions
  • Supported rural and urban development programs across Guinea, with regional experience in Benin and Côte d'Ivoire

19+ years in monitoring, evaluation, and statistical analysis. Graduate of IFORD, Yaoundé

Mr. Ibrahim Camara

Mr. Ibrahim Camara

Impact Financing & Social Investment Expert

Africa

Senior finance and operations executive with over 15 years of experience advising philanthropic, donor-funded, and impact-oriented programs across international development, public health, governance, and crisis response. Brings deep expertise in financial governance, compliance, and institutional systems strengthening, supporting organizations to steward complex, multi-donor portfolios with rigor and transparency. Has led the design and oversight of financial, grants, and ERP systems for large-scale, multi-country initiatives.

Areas of Expertise

Philanthropy Finance Social Investment Financial Governance Grants Management ERP Systems Risk Management Audit Readiness

Career Highlights

  • Led financial governance and operational systems for global development portfolios exceeding USD 800 million
  • Advised international NGOs, foundations, and multilateral-funded programs on financial stewardship and compliance
  • Implemented ERP transitions, financial controls, and audit frameworks across international operations
  • Held senior roles with ABT Global, JHPIEGO, CIVIC, IFES, FHI 360, and Africa CDC advisory initiatives

15+ years in finance and operations advisory

Mr. Hervé Sambieni

Mr. Hervé Sambieni

Human Capital Strategy & Change Management Expert

Africa

Seasoned People & Culture and Human Resources executive with over 17 years of international experience leading people strategy, organizational development, and HR transformation across humanitarian and development contexts in Africa. Has served as a senior strategic advisor to country directors and executive leadership teams, guiding workforce planning, organizational restructuring, talent and leadership development, and culture transformation in fragile, emergency, and multi-country environments.

Areas of Expertise

People & Culture Strategy HR Transformation Change Management Talent Management Workforce Planning Leadership Development

Career Highlights

  • Served as People & Culture Director and senior HR Business Partner to executive leadership teams in multiple countries
  • Led multiple organizational restructuring and culture transformation initiatives in fragile and emergency contexts
  • Designed and implemented integrated talent management systems, including succession planning and leadership development

17+ years in people strategy. Master's in HR Management with HAY Job Evaluation certification

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Onboarding

Health Systems Expert

Senior health systems strengthening advisor with expertise in universal health coverage and primary healthcare.

  • Health Systems Design
  • UHC Implementation
  • Primary Healthcare
  • Health Policy Reform
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Recruiting

Blended Finance Specialist

Impact investment professional with track record in structuring innovative finance mechanisms for development.

  • Blended Finance Structures
  • Impact Investment
  • Development Finance
  • Private Capital Mobilization
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Onboarding

Governance & Reform Advisor

Public sector transformation expert specializing in institutional reform and policy implementation.

  • Public Sector Reform
  • Policy Implementation
  • Institutional Strengthening
  • Anti-Corruption Systems
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Recruiting

Digital Systems Architect

Technology and systems integration expert focusing on data ecosystems and digital transformation.

  • Digital Transformation
  • Data Architecture
  • Systems Integration
  • Technology Strategy

Join Our Advisory Network

We're always seeking exceptional practitioners and thought leaders to expand our global network. If you bring deep expertise in systems change, institutional transformation, or development practice, we'd love to hear from you.