Dr Don Scott Mendes
Dr Don Scott Mendes is a Consultant Procurement Specialist at CABRI, where he provides technical support on procurement compliance and assists with the implementation of best practices across various programmes. He brings extensive expertise in strategic procurement, high-level technical assistance, systems strengthening, project management, and institutional capacity development in multilateral organizations across multiple countries.
Before joining CABRI, Dr Mendes held senior roles in both the private and public sectors, including with UNICEF in Zimbabwe, Kenya, and most recently at the UNICEF Supply Division in Denmark. There, he led a pilot project integrating the Quantification Analytics Tool (QAT) for forecasting and supply planning, enhancing the visibility of nutrition and health information across multiple countries.
At CABRI, his work strengthens procurement oversight, reinforces accountability, and ensures alignment with established standards and policy frameworks.
Dr Mendes holds a Master’s in Operations and Supply Chain Management, a Master’s in Public Health, a Doctorate in Business Administration, and a second Doctorate in Public Health. He is currently pursuing a Dual MBA in Sustainable Solutions and an MPA in Social Justice & Sustainability at the Presidio Graduate School/University of Redlands in California, USA. He is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) and an Associate Member of the International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP).