Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 20 years of experience in development projects and programs, with more than 15 years managing international cultural initiatives, the expert possesses significant expertise in project management, administration, and strategic collaborations with major organizations such as UNESCO and the EU. Key skills include budget planning, fundraising, and capacity building, with a proven track record of enhancing project outcomes. The expert has led projects across Africa and Europe, establishing platforms like the African Youth Museum Forum and securing grants from the EU and World Bank. Leadership roles have encompassed program management and consultancy for cultural and educational initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

With extensive experience working with international donors, the expert has collaborated with entities such as the European Union, UNESCO, and the World Bank. Involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in fields like cultural policy, education, and development. The expert has managed regional and multi-stakeholder projects across Africa and Europe, providing technical assistance to NGOs in Burundi and facilitating cultural cooperation initiatives through partnerships with regional bodies like ECOWAS and SADC. Their work spans countries including Rwanda, Nigeria, and South Africa, demonstrating a deep commitment to fostering international collaboration and development.

Sectors and geographic focus

Previously held roles across sectors such as civil society, NGOs, culture, education, youth, public administration, and media and communications. Responsibilities have included project implementation, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise encompasses digital culture and media, cultural policy, and sustainable development. Their work spans regional and international projects, with a focus on Africa and Europe, facilitating collaborations and initiatives that integrate cultural heritage with development goals. Geographic experience includes countries such as Algeria, Belgium, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Ghana, Italy, Kenya, Mali, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, with deep familiarity with regional development issues and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

Fluent in English and French, the expert utilizes these languages extensively in professional settings across Africa and Europe. They have engaged with multilingual teams and facilitated international collaborations, including partnerships with UNESCO and the African Union. The expert holds a pending Ph.D. in Cultural Policy and Sustainable Development from the University of Hildesheim, Germany, and the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. Additional qualifications include an M.Sc. in International Cultural Institutions and Projects Management from Université Lumière Lyon 2, France, and an M.A. in Cultural Policy and Management from the University of Arts, Belgrade. They also possess a Master's Degree in African Linguistics and a Bachelor's Degree in Linguistics and Communication from Université d’Abomey-Calavi, Benin.