Key skills and expertise

With over 38 years of professional experience, including 25 years in international development, the expert possesses strong managerial skills, particularly in program and resource management. Leadership roles have included Executive Director at PSI and UNAIDS Country Director, focusing on health initiatives. The expert has managed large teams, developed strategic partnerships, and achieved quantifiable results, such as securing a $4.3 million World Bank project and mobilizing an additional EUR 1.2 million for institutional support. Expertise spans health, fundraising, and capacity building across multiple regions.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the World Bank and the Dutch Embassy. In Benin, they negotiated a $4.3 million project with the World Bank for a WASH initiative and secured EUR 1.2 million from the Dutch Embassy for institutional support. Work focused on project implementation, capacity building, and resource mobilization in the health sector at the national level, contributing to the development and management of programs within the country.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors including health, civil society and NGOs, fundraising, monitoring and evaluation, training, and marketing. Responsibilities have included program management, strategic partnerships, and resource mobilization. Cross-cutting expertise includes integrating social marketing and communication strategies within health initiatives. Geographic experience spans Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, providing a broad understanding of regional development dynamics. Extensive work has been conducted in countries such as Benin, Chad, Senegal, Iraq, France, and Congo, with deep familiarity in regional development issues and collaboration with local governance and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and also speaks Kongo and Lingala. Language skills have been utilized in various international contexts, including leading multilingual teams and conducting translation tasks, supporting effective communication and collaboration across diverse regions. Educational background includes an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management in the USA, a Maîtrise in English from Université Paris-IV La Sorbonne in France, and a Licence in English from Université Marien Ngouabi in Congo. Additionally, holds a Baccalauréat A4 and BEPC from Institution St Charles in France, reflecting a strong foundation in English and business administration.