Key skills and expertise

With 18 years of experience, the expert is adept at managing complex projects within sectors like agri-food, civil engineering, and rural engineering. Key qualifications include strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, alongside expertise in planning, budgeting, and resource coordination. Responsibilities have included managing investment budgets and driving engineering projects from design to handover at Nestlé. The expert's proficiency in technical design, project supervision, and maintenance coordination is complemented by skills in MS Office, CAD-DAO software, and SAP. Additionally, they have completed PMI PMP courses, underscoring a track record of successful project execution.

Project experience and donor exposure

Sectors and geographic focus

Background includes positions at various sectors such as food systems and livelihoods, urban development and housing, pollution and waste management, civil engineering, financial services, and agriculture and rural development. Previously held roles such as project manager, engineering specialist, and maintenance coordinator demonstrate interdisciplinary expertise in integrating infrastructure with rural and urban development. Worked across diverse projects in Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, and Kenya, managing projects from design to execution, and showcasing a comprehensive approach to development and engineering challenges. This extensive geographic experience has provided a strong familiarity with regional development issues and local governance, contributing to a deep understanding of cultural dynamics and economic landscapes.

Languages and education

Bringing over 18 years of experience, the expert is fluent in French, holding a TEF certification at C1 level, and proficient in English with an IELTS score of B1. These language competences have been utilized in professional settings across Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, and Kenya, facilitating communication in multilingual teams and contributing to international projects. The educational background includes an Executive Master of Engineering from ISM Paris / CAF-UFHB, completed between 2019 and 2020. Additionally, the expert holds a Diplôme BAC+5 / Ingénieur des Btp from the Formation Continue de l'Ecole Spéciale du Bâtiment et des Travaux Publics (2010-2013) and a Diplôme Bac+2 / Brevet de Technicien Supérieur from the same institution (2005-2007). Foundational education includes a BAC D from Lycée Classique et Moderne 1 de Daloa in Côte d'Ivoire.