U.S. Agency for International Development known as USAID swore in Kevin Mullally as the first mission director to South Sudan.
USAID program for South Sudan focus on developing the agriculture sector; delivering essential services including health and education; strengthening governance that is effective, inclusive, and accountable; and helping to prevent or mitigate conflict.Mr. Mullally has extensive USAID experience in Africa.
He recently served as mission director in Senegal and Rwanda and as deputy mission director in Mali.
He also has extensive experience in agriculture assistance, which is a major focus of the South Sudan mission.