Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 20 years of experience in the Information Technology sector, the expert has a strong focus on implementing ICT projects within the COMESA region. Responsibilities have included managing regional integration support programs and grants, significantly contributing to economic integration and competitiveness. The expert possesses extensive knowledge of European Development Fund procedures and project management, encompassing contract management and program evaluation. Career highlights include leadership roles such as RISP Coordinator, overseeing projects worth millions of euros, and providing technical assistance across international initiatives in the transport and logistics sectors.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors, the expert has worked extensively with the European Union through the European Development Fund (EDF). The involvement has included project implementation and technical assistance in regional integration support programs, transport facilitation, and ICT projects. These initiatives have been conducted on a regional scale, primarily within the COMESA and ECOWAS regions, encompassing countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, Togo, Benin, and several other nations in Eastern and Southern Africa.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across diverse sectors, including procurement, information and communication technology, transport, and regional integration. Previously held roles such as ICT Coordinator and RISP Coordinator have involved managing large-scale regional projects. With cross-cutting expertise in digitalization within transport and ICT, the expert has contributed to reducing the digital divide in the COMESA region. The work spans multiple countries, focusing on enhancing economic integration and infrastructure development across Africa. Geographic experience includes extensive familiarity with the COMESA and ECOWAS regions, with long-term assignments in countries such as Zambia and DR Congo, contributing to regional development initiatives.

Languages and education

Fluent in both English and French, the expert has excellent reading, speaking, and writing skills in both languages. These competencies have been utilized extensively in international and regional projects, facilitating effective communication within multilingual teams and interactions with stakeholders across various African countries. The educational background includes a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Rome Business School, Italy, obtained between 2017 and 2018, and a Master's degree in Mathematics from Université Nationale du Zaire, DR Congo, completed between 1975 and 1977, following a three-year university degree in Mathematics from the same institution, achieved from 1972 to 1975.