Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 22 years of experience in finance, operations, and internal control, the expert is a highly effective financial executive. Key skills include cash flow forecasting, budgetary planning, team management, and cross-functional collaboration. Career highlights include leading multi-million dollar entities with large workforces, specializing in financial, operations, and procurement controls. The expert has successfully implemented financial policies, minimized financial risks, and managed international projects in diverse cultural environments. Previously held roles such as Country Finance Manager and Finance and Administration Manager, with a proven ability to build strong relationships across global organizations.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as USAID, DFID, and the World Bank. Involvement included project implementation and financial management in health and governance sectors. Worked across diverse projects primarily national in scope, taking place in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with a focus on financial operations, procurement, and compliance with donor requirements.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked extensively in the sectors of administration, financial services, and audit, holding key roles such as Country Finance Manager and Finance and Administration Manager. Responsibilities have included financial management, internal control, and operations oversight. The expert has also engaged in cross-cutting roles involving human resources, logistics, and compliance, with a focus on enhancing organizational efficiency. The work has primarily been country-specific, centered in the Democratic Republic of Congo, contributing to both local and international initiatives.

With extensive geographic experience in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including regions such as North Kivu, South Kivu, and Maniema, the expert's work has involved deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in the context of financial management and administration. Long-term assignments with international organizations have contributed to regional development initiatives and capacity building.

Languages and education

With fluency in French and English, two of the UN official languages, the expert has utilized these language skills in professional settings, including international projects and collaboration with multilingual teams.

With a background in higher education, the expert holds a Master’s degree in Economics and Management and a Bachelor of Business Administration. Specific institutions and countries of study are not detailed in the available information.