Key skills and expertise

With 21 years of experience in architecture and built environment consultancy, the expert has spent 15 years specializing in architectural design and project management. Proficient in energy and sustainability, they have successfully delivered projects for both public and private clients, including housing, commercial, and administrative buildings. Previously held roles include Managing Director of C-Level Ltd, where responsibilities encompassed company administration and finance management. The expert's skills extend to cross-cultural communication, enhanced by fluency in multiple languages, and proficiency in IT tools like Vectorworks and Archicad. Leadership roles have included managing teams and coordinating large-scale international projects.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked with the French Embassy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, focusing on financial management and administration of cooperation activities. Responsibilities included budget preparation, expenses management, and financial supervision, along with coordinating cultural cooperation activities. This role supported the development of the French language and educational partnerships, indicating involvement in international development cooperation in the education and cultural sectors at a national level.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across sectors including architecture, finance, and administration. Key roles include freelance architect, managing director, and managerial secretary, with responsibilities in architectural design, project management, and financial administration. They have provided consultancy services in both public and private sectors, focusing on energy and sustainability in the built environment. Geographic scope includes Switzerland and Tanzania, with interdisciplinary knowledge in environmental and educational material production, and familiarity with development challenges in sub-Saharan Africa. Extensive geographic experience spans Switzerland, Tanzania, and France, with a particular focus on the built environment and architectural projects. In Tanzania, the expert worked for nearly a decade, gaining deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in Dar es Salaam. Work in Switzerland includes significant architectural design and project management in Geneva and Lausanne. In France, involvement in projects in regions such as Languedoc-Roussillon showcases strong expertise in regional development issues.

Languages and education

Bringing a strong linguistic capability, the expert is a native French speaker and possesses fluency in English at C2 level. Additionally, they have a B1 proficiency in German and Swahili, and an A1 level in Spanish. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including working in multilingual teams and engaging in cross-cultural communication in international projects across Europe and Africa. The educational background includes a Master of Sciences in Architecture, specializing in Advanced Environmental and Energy Studies, from the Centre for Alternative Technology in Wales, in collaboration with the University of East London, United Kingdom. Additionally, they earned a Master of Arts degree in Architecture from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) in Lausanne, Switzerland. This is further supported by a Scientific Baccalaureate and Swiss Matura graduation from Collège Sainte-Croix, Fribourg, Switzerland.