Key skills and expertise

With 17 years of experience, this expert excels in research and monitoring and evaluation, particularly in nutrition, food security, and public health. They have led international and local projects, providing technical support and developing evidence-based strategies. Career highlights include designing the MONITO tool for Ebola response in the DRC and winning the Nestle Foundation Prize for Research. Key skills include action-oriented research, social and behavior change, critical thinking, and teamwork. Responsibilities have included leadership roles in emergency project management and contributing to significant policy influence and capacity building in Africa.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as UNICEF, working on development cooperation projects in sectors like health, nutrition, and education. Their involvement includes providing technical assistance, conducting evaluations, and capacity building. The projects have been regional and national in scope, with work conducted in West, Central, and Eastern Africa, including countries like Senegal, Mali, Chad, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Sectors and geographic focus

Having worked extensively in the sectors of food security, health, gender, and humanitarian aid and emergency response, the expert has held roles such as research consultant, M&E specialist, and emergency project manager. Their work includes designing and implementing research methodologies, conducting evaluations, and managing emergency projects. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise spans nutrition, public health, and education, with a focus on enhancing policy and program effectiveness across West, Central, and Eastern Africa. They have developed a deep familiarity with regional development issues, particularly in nutrition, food security, and public health. Their work often involves collaboration with local governments and stakeholders to enhance program effectiveness and policy implementation.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English and French, with additional knowledge of German. These language skills have been utilized extensively in international development contexts across Africa, including collaboration with multilingual teams and conducting research and evaluations in diverse linguistic environments. The expert holds a PhD in Anthropology from the University of the Mediterranean in Marseille, France. They also obtained a Master's degree in Anthropology from Sorbonne University in Paris, France, and a Master's degree in History from the University of the Mediterranean in Marseille, France.