Oxcence Nyalundja Esther is the country coordinator for the Sustainable Financing Initiative for School Health and Nutrition at the Learning Generation Initiative. She coordinates with the World Food Programme country offices, the School Meals Coalition, government partners, and experts to support the development of sustainable financing strategies for school meals programs across low- and lower-middle-income countries. She is also an EDC international technical advisor.

Previously, Nyalundja managed EDC programs, working with the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Mastercard Foundation, and the World Bank in crises environments. She strengthened capacity of key community stakeholders, government representatives, and local organizations; supported the process of socio-professional integration and livelihood development; and strengthened private sector engagement.

Nyalundja holds a Master’s Degree in Economics and a Master’s Degree in Development Studies.