Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 32 years of experience, the expert is a specialist in institutional development, project evaluation, local development, audit, and taxation. Responsibilities have included executing numerous evaluation missions for projects and programs in West and Central Africa, showcasing a strong grasp of European Union procedures. Career highlights include the evaluation of the GDPP project in Senegal, focusing on its effectiveness and efficiency. Previously held leadership roles as an international expert with organizations like the EU, World Bank, and UNDP, and as Director of MIDAS Conseils.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the European Union, World Bank, AFD, BAD, ACBF, and UNDP. Engagements have primarily been in project evaluations and technical assistance. The expert's work spans various thematic areas, notably in governance and local development. These projects have been regional and national in scope, particularly in West and Central Africa, including countries like Guinea, Gambia, Mali, Gabon, Burundi, Rwanda, and Senegal.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in multiple sectors, including environment and natural resource management, monitoring and evaluation, law, and fisheries and aquaculture, the expert has held roles as an international expert and project evaluator. Responsibilities have included focusing on institutional development, project evaluation, and local development. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating governance and fiscal strategies within regional development projects in West and Central Africa. Extensive geographic experience includes working in countries such as Guinea, Gambia, Mali, Gabon, Burundi, Rwanda, and Senegal, with particularly deep familiarity with the local governance and cultural dynamics of Senegal.

Languages and education

With a background in legal studies, the expert holds a DEA in Social Law from Université Robert Schumann de Strasbourg, France, a Maîtrise in Private Law with a specialization in Business Law from Université J. Monnet de Saint-Etienne, France, and a Maîtrise in Public Law from Université de Dakar, Senegal. Fluent in French, demonstrating proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing, and possessing a good command of English, these language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including international project evaluations and collaborations with multilingual teams across West and Central Africa.