Mariam Umarji
About Mariam Umarji
Mariam Umarji serves as the Innovative Financing for Nutrition Coordinator at the World Food Programme in Rome, Italy, where she has worked since 2021. She holds multiple advanced degrees in Business Administration, International Public Health, and Natural Resources, and also works as a consultant for The World Bank in Mozambique.
Work at World Food Programme
Mariam Umarji serves as the Innovative Financing for Nutrition Coordinator at the World Food Programme (WFP) since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for identifying and pursuing innovative financing models for multi-sectoral nutrition programs. She operates under the general direction of the Chief of Strategic Partnerships and Innovative Financing for Nutrition and reports to the Retail, Private Sector and Innovative Financing Lead. Her work is based in Rome, Latium, Italy.
Consultant Role at The World Bank
In addition to her role at the World Food Programme, Mariam Umarji works as a Consultant and Local Technical Assistance Coordinator at The World Bank. She has held this position since 2021, focusing on strengthening economic management for inclusive growth. This role is based in Maputo, Mozambique, where she contributes to various projects aimed at enhancing economic development.
Education and Expertise
Mariam Umarji has a diverse educational background. She earned a Master's degree in Business Administration and Management from Universidade Lusíada de Lisboa between 1996 and 2001. She further pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in International Public Health/International Health at Instituto de Higiene e Medicina Tropical from 2020 to 2023. Additionally, she obtained an MBA in Natural Resources and Conservation from the ALU School of Wildlife Conservation and another MBA from The African Leadership University, both completed between 2020 and 2022.
Previous Experience in Public Financial Management
Before her current roles, Mariam Umarji worked at MB Consulting, Lda as an Expert in Public Financial Management from 2010 to 2020. During her tenure, she gained significant experience in financial management practices, contributing to various projects and initiatives aimed at improving public financial systems.