Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 21 years of experience, the expert is a seasoned international development practitioner with strong skills in program design, management, and evaluation. They have led significant projects in water and sanitation, monitoring and evaluation, and capacity building across West Africa and globally. Known for delivering quality results within budget and deadlines, the expert has held leadership roles such as Team Leader and Research Manager. Career highlights include developing evaluation methodologies, managing multi-million dollar budgets, and enhancing capacity through training and knowledge management systems.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as USAID, UNICEF, and the Hilton Foundation. Their involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in thematic areas like water and sanitation, health, and resilience. The scope of projects ranges from regional to national, with work conducted in West Africa, including countries like Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Responsibilities have included leading evaluations and managing significant budgets, contributing to the strategic development and execution of donor-funded initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors including rural development, water and sanitation, monitoring and evaluation, information and communication technology, and program management. Previously held roles such as Team Leader, Project Manager, and Consultant, overseeing project design, implementation, and evaluation. Their cross-cutting expertise includes integrating digital tools in development projects and enhancing capacity through training. The expert's work spans regional and country-specific initiatives, particularly in West Africa, contributing to their interdisciplinary knowledge and regional specialization.

The expert has extensive geographic experience across West Africa, with significant work in countries such as Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Benin, Burkina Faso, Niger, Guinea, Togo, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. They have demonstrated deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, particularly in water and sanitation, health, and resilience projects. The expert's recurring involvement in these regions includes long-term assignments and leadership roles, contributing to their region-specific expertise.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in English and French, with proficiency in Spanish and Bambara, and basic knowledge of Portuguese, Wolof, German, and Twi. These language skills have been utilized extensively in in-country work across West Africa and in multilingual teams. The expert has also engaged in translation tasks, including French-English document translation and interpretation, facilitating communication and project implementation in diverse linguistic environments.

The expert holds a Master of Public Administration Dual Degree from Columbia University, USA, and Institut d’Etudes Politiques, France, with a concentration in Energy and Environmental Policy and a specialization in Advanced Policy and Economic Analysis. They also have a Bachelor of Arts in French Language and Literature with a minor in Peace and Justice Studies from Boston College, USA. Additionally, the expert studied at the Centre universitaire d’études françaises de l’Université Stendhal Grenoble 3 in France.