Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 13 years of experience in public health and humanitarian sectors, the expert is adept in project implementation, team management, and stakeholder coordination. Career highlights include leading initiatives with USAID, UKAID, and ECHO, focusing on health education, malaria prevention, and community development. Expertise spans data analysis, capacity building, and financial management. Notable achievements include enhancing community health systems and improving public health outcomes across multiple regions in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Previously held roles such as TikoSystem Facilitator and health supervisor, demonstrating strong organizational and strategic planning abilities.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as USAID, UKAID, and ECHO, concentrating on health sector projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Responsibilities have included project implementation, capacity building, and evaluation, particularly in public health management, malaria prevention, and community health education. These projects were national in scope, addressing healthcare delivery and infrastructure development in regions like Bunyakiri, Kitutu, Mwenga, Mwana, Kaniola, Kaziba, Kalonge, and Minova.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in rural development, food security, health, gender, and humanitarian aid, the expert has held roles such as TikoSystem Facilitator, health supervisor, and administrative assistant. Their interdisciplinary expertise encompasses public health management and community development, focusing on regional projects within the Democratic Republic of Congo. This experience has enabled addressing complex challenges in health and development, leveraging cross-sectoral strategies for impactful outcomes. Extensive experience working in regions such as South Kivu, including areas like Bukavu, Bunyakiri, Kitutu, Mwenga, Mwana, Kaniola, Kaziba, Kalonge, and Minova, has provided deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development challenges.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in French, English, and Swahili, utilizing these languages in professional settings, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams. Their language skills have facilitated effective communication and coordination in international development projects, enhancing stakeholder engagement and project outcomes. Background includes a Bachelor's degree in Public Health from the Université Officielle de Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with studies in advanced epidemiology, nutrition and dietetics, health services organization, hygiene and sanitation, biostatistics, health education, financial management, and project planning in health. Additionally, they completed a literary diploma with a focus on Latin-Philosophy.