Africa Development Conference 2025

Dr. Nadi Albino is a visionary global development executive with 25+ years of transformative leadership experience across complex international contexts. Her distinguished career includes serving as Deputy Director for UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited, where she orchestrated multinational initiatives requiring exceptional partnership development with heads of state, C-suite executives, and global philanthropists.

As UNICEF Representative in Lesotho until 2019, she functioned as country chief executive, reimagining organizational strategy while securing policy reforms through high-level diplomatic engagement. Throughout her career, Dr. Albino has demonstrated exceptional fundraising prowess, consistently mobilizing substantial resources through compelling value propositions and strategic stakeholder alignment.

With expertise spanning African and Asian development landscapes, she has pioneered gender equality initiatives and delivered high-impact interventions in fragile states and humanitarian emergencies. Her leadership approach combines strategic vision with operational excellence, inspiring diverse teams to exceed performance metrics while upholding rigorous accountability standards.

Dr. Albino holds a Doctor of Education from the University of Fort Hare complemented by specialized training from global institutions including Sussex University, World Bank Institute, and Gordon Institute of Business Science. Her unique combination of executive acumen, partnership capabilities, and transformational leadership makes her an invaluable asset to organizations seeking systemic impact on complex global challenges.