The expert holds a doctorate in Life Sciences and brings over 15 years of accomplished experience in the international development sector, particularly in the fields of nature conservation, management of natural resources, and integrated development. With extensive practice in both local and international initiatives, the expert has worked under diverse frameworks including protected area management, wildlife management, impact studies, and environmental policy development. Specializing in evaluations, technical assistance, and capacity building, the expert is adept in the operationalization and mainstreaming of environmental policies at both national and regional levels.

Collaboration with international funding organizations such as the European Union, World Bank, and African Development Foundation, has been pivotal in the expert’s career. These collaborations have significantly contributed to projects like the BIOPAMA and the EU's 11th EDF regional investment in West Africa. Notably, the expert has coordinated technical and institutional support to national and regional institutions across 25 African countries as part of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

The expert’s primary sectors of expertise encompass Civil Society & NGOs, Environment & Natural Resource Management, Institutional Development & Capacity Building, and Research. Key responsibilities include the design and execution of nature conservation projects, strategic development of biodiversity management plans, and execution of mitigation strategies for reducing mining sector impacts on biodiversity. Projects executed by the expert have resulted in noteworthy accomplishments, such as enhancing the management effectiveness of protected areas through the IMET tool and supporting over 80 NGOs in the region.

In leadership roles, the expert has exhibited exceptional managerial skills, overseeing project execution, planning, and financial management. As Chief Technical Advisor and independent consultant, the expert has excelled in change management, risk management, and project communication. The technical acumen of the expert is further illustrated by proficiency in advanced IT tools including Microsoft Suite, Adobe, ARCGis, and QGIS, along with robust statistical capabilities in biological and social sciences.