Highly accomplished international security and governance expert with over 15 years of experience in peacebuilding, security sector reform (SSR), counter-terrorism, disaster risk reduction (DRR), and climate security nexus evaluations across Africa and the Middle East. Demonstrated expertise in conducting policyrelevant research, Full-Fledged Fragility Assessments (FFFA), and institutional reviews to inform strategic decision-making for multilateral institutions, including the African Union (AU), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Proven track record in identifying drivers of vulnerability—such as youth unemployment, gender disparities, and cross-border crime—and designing targeted interventions aligned with the Resilience and Fragility Assessment (CRFA) framework and the Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) nexus.
Skilled in qualitative analysis, political economy analyses, and stakeholder consultations, with a strong ability to produce actionable recommendations for conflict and fragility contexts, including the Sahel, West Africa, Horn of Africa, and Middle East. Adept at facilitating high-level policy formulation, capacity-building programs, and fostering inclusive governance to strengthen resilience and peacebuilding efforts.
Experienced in collaborating with international stakeholders, such as the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to align research with policy priorities and ensure effective policy uptake. Fluent in English and French, with a demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality reports and drive impactful outcomes in complex, multilateral environments.