Sailas has been working in the field of international development for over 13 years, including global knowledge management roles at UNDP, UNICEF, Climate Investment Funds, Sanitation and Hygiene Fund and the American International Health Alliance. Throughout his career, he has spearheaded numerous innovative initiatives, including the facilitation of dynamic learning networks, the creation of demand-driven knowledge products spanning various technical domains, and the development and implementation of knowledge management strategies. Sailas holds a Master’s in Development Communication from the School of Information Science at the University of Pretoria.

Sailas lives in Harare, Zimbabwe, with his wife Angie and their three children – Rutendo, Tinayeshe, and Tinodaishe. They are active members of the Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) church in Zimbabwe.