Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 18 years of experience, the expert is adept in financial planning, monitoring, and management, along with logistics and human resources administration. Career highlights include leading international projects and contributing to financial and administrative strategies for renowned organizations such as the UN and IFRC. Responsibilities have included effective budget management, audit coordination, and capacity building. The expert has overseen recruitment processes, performance management, and ensured compliance with donor requirements, demonstrating leadership in multidisciplinary teams across the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and Burundi.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors, notably UNICEF and the European Commission, with a focus on project implementation and financial management. This involvement spans governance and humanitarian assistance, providing technical assistance and capacity building. Projects managed have been at both national and regional levels in locations such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and Burundi. The work has included financial monitoring, audit management, and ensuring compliance with donor requirements in sectors including health and development.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in HR and employment, procurement management, administration, fundraising and grant management, project management, and financial services and audit, the expert has held roles such as program associate, administration officer, and finance officer. Responsibilities have included overseeing financial planning, logistics management, and human resources administration. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise integrates financial management with project implementation across the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and Burundi, contributing to regional development and international cooperation initiatives. Extensive experience in these regions has provided deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, essential for addressing complex regional development issues and collaborating with stakeholders.

Languages and education

Fluent in both French and English, the expert uses these languages extensively in professional settings, including international development projects and collaborations with UN agencies. Proficiency in French is particularly beneficial for work in Francophone countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo. Additionally, language skills have been utilized in multilingual teams and for translation tasks during meetings and conferences. The expert is pursuing a Master's degree in Humanitarian Aid and International Cooperation at KALU Institute, Spain, and a Master of Business Administration at Gugliemo Marconi University, Italy, focusing on International Human Resources Management, Marketing, and Strategic Management. Academic credentials also include a Diploma in Commercial and Financial Sciences, specializing in Accounting, from ISC/Goma, complemented by a Diploma d’Etat in Commercial and Administrative Sciences from Collège Alfajiri, Bukavu.