Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 32 years of professional experience, the expert is a certified specialist in Business and Administration with more than 20 years in management and leadership roles. They have extensive expertise in program and project management, security management, and capacity building, focusing on child rights and protection. Career highlights include leading international and local initiatives across Africa and collaborating with numerous global donors. Previously held roles such as Nexus Humanitarian and Development Program Coordinator involved delivering strategic program objectives and ensuring integration across sectors like food security, livelihood, and protection.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as OFDA, USAID, UNHCR, FAO, UNICEF, IRISH AID, DFATD, WORLD Bank, UNFPA, SIDA, BMZ, and GFFO. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building across thematic areas like child rights, humanitarian relief, food security, and education. The projects have varied in scope, covering regional and national levels, with geographic focus in Chad, Central African Republic, Mali, and Cameroon.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in key sectors including gender and human rights, HR and employment, logistics, social development, project management, and disaster reduction and humanitarian relief, the expert has held senior roles such as Program Coordinator and Field Coordinator. Responsibilities have included overseeing program design, implementation, and evaluation. The expert possesses interdisciplinary knowledge in integrated program management and conflict resolution, with a focus on security management and child rights. Their work spans regional and country-specific projects in Africa, particularly in Chad, Central African Republic, Mali, and Cameroon, emphasizing cross-cutting themes like food security and livelihood development. Extensive geographic experience in Africa includes deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics through long-term assignments and recurring involvement in regional development issues.

Languages and education

Fluent in French and English, with proficiency levels of C2 in French and C1 in English, the expert has utilized these language skills extensively in multicultural and multilingual environments across various African countries such as Chad, Central African Republic, Mali, and Cameroon. This has facilitated effective communication and collaboration in international development projects and humanitarian initiatives. The expert is pursuing a Master of Business and Administration at UNICAF University and holds a Post Degree Certificate in Management from Plan International facilitated by Award University. Additionally, they earned a Bachelor degree in Natural Science – Biology from the University of Yaounde, Cameroon. Their academic background emphasizes business administration and natural sciences.