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Expert in Legal, Anti-Corruption, Compliance, Integrity, Artificial Intelligence Regulations and International Public Policy with 14 years of experience seeking short or long-term assignments. Can relocate immediately. |
 Contact Francis Nyarai Ndende
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Area of Expertise: |
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Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
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Disaster, Aid, Emergencies, Relief
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Human Rights, Law, Migration, Conflicts, Justice
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Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
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Trade, Finance, Economics, Cooperation, Global
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Professional Experience: |
Mr. Ndende's career has spanned various roles, with significant contributions to both public and private
sectors. His expertise extends to managing legal affairs in international corporations and multilateral
institutions with global operations, where he provided tailored legal and governance solutions. He
served as a Lead Legal Consultant for the Africa Union specialised agency the African Peer Review
Mechanism (APRM) and GIZ, showcasing his commitment to public service. He also worked as an
International Consultant for Compliance Advisory Brazil, holding the role of Africa Expert in Legal, Risk,
Ethics, Anti-Corruption and Compliance. In this capacity, he provided strategic oversight on various
crucial aspects of governance and compliance across the African continent.
Until February 1, 2023, Francis served as a Senior Legal Consultant in the Sanction Office of the
African Development Bank Group in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. His contributions ranged from reviewing
sanctions proceedings to providing technical support for governance processes and conducting
investigations on fraud, misrepresentations, and corruption.
Presently, Francis is the Chief Executive Officer of Corporate and Institutional Integrity Africa (CII-
Africa), based in Johannesburg, South Africa. In this role, he leads the organization in promoting
corporate and institutional integrity in Africa. His responsibilities include strategic leadership,
organizational management, stakeholder engagement, financial management, advocacy, program
development and implementation, team leadership and development, networking, partnerships,
monitoring and evaluation, and fundraising.
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Education: |
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Law (Candidate): University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa (Ongoing)
• Master of Science in International Public Policy: Queen Mary, University of London, London, United Kingdom, 2021-2023.
• Master of Arts (MA) in International Anti-Corruption Compliance and Collective Action: International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA), Vienna, Austria, 2017-2019
• Master of Laws (LLM) in Business/Commercial Law: University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa, 2015-2017
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB)(Honours): University of Malawi, Zomba, Malawi, 2006-2009
• Bachelor of Education (Humanities)(B.Ed.): University of Malawi, Zomba, Malawi, 2001-2005
• Certificate in Risk and Compliance Management: University of Cape Town, Cape Town,
South Africa, 2016-2016.
• Certificate in Forensic investigation: International Institute of Certified Forensic
Investigation Professional, London, United Kingdom, 2017-2017.
• Certificate in Operation Analysis of Suspicious Transactions: Basal Institute on
Governance, Basal, Switzerland, 2021-2021
• Certificate in Terrorist Financing: Basal Institute on Governance, Basal, Switzerland,
2021-2021
• Certificate in International Cooperation and Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal
Matters: Basal Institute on Governance, Basal, Switzerland, 2021-2021.
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Affiliations and Achievements: |
• Associate Member, Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) (South Africa)
• Certified Member, Compliance Institute of Southern Africa (South Africa)
• Member: Malawi Law Society.
• Task Force Member of Non-State Actors: African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM)
• Global Academic Network Member: Centre for AI and Digital Policy (CAIDP)
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Available for: |
- Consulting assignments
- Job opportunities
- Internships / Fellowships
- Being headhunted – make me an
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