Key skills and expertise

With 36 years of experience, the expert excels in project cycle management, including design, implementation, and evaluation. Proficient in organizational support, team building, and professional coaching, they have led local and international initiatives across governance, education, and socio-economic development. As a Senior Consultant and founder of Evaluation SUD, they have driven institutional capacity development for governments and NGOs. Notable achievements include managing 160 projects with over 200 million euros in investments and creating 3,000 jobs. The expert has held leadership roles in strategic planning and evaluation for various sectors.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the European Union, AFD, and the World Bank, engaging in project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building. The thematic areas include governance, health, education, and socio-economic development. Projects have been regional and national in scope, with work conducted across multiple geographic locations, including Africa, Asia Pacific, Central and South America, and the Indian Ocean region.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including education, urban development, public administration, SME and private sector development, and rural development. They have held roles such as team leader, evaluator, and strategy consultant, focusing on project management, capacity building, and institutional development. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating digitalization in vocational training and infrastructure development in rural areas. The geographic scope of their work spans regional and country-specific projects in Africa, Asia Pacific, and the Indian Ocean, contributing to socio-economic integration and development initiatives. The expert has extensive geographic experience across Asia Pacific, Central and South America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, North Africa, and Africa. They have worked in countries such as Madagascar, Mozambique, Reunion, Chad, the Philippines, Brazil, and Haiti, among others. The expert has developed deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in the Indian Ocean region and Africa, through recurring involvement and long-term assignments. Their work has often focused on regional development issues, including socio-economic integration and capacity building.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in French, Portuguese, Spanish, and English, with excellent proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing. They also have working knowledge of Tagalog and Creole, and basic skills in German. These language skills have been utilized in various international contexts, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams across diverse regions. The expert holds an ESCP Diploma Master of Business Administration, with options in International Affairs and High Tech Marketing, from ESCP Europe (Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Paris), France. Additionally, they completed an exchange program at Escuela Superior de Telecomunicaciones, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain. The expert is also a Certified Corporate Coach and Team Builder from the Institute for Coaching and Management, specializing in Agile Coaching.