Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 15 years of experience in administration, water and sanitation, and program management, the expert excels in project engineering, financing, and partnerships. They have led both international and local initiatives, including WASH programs in Bangladesh and multi-country projects with HAMAP NGO. Responsibilities have included managing teams, overseeing budgets up to 1.1 million euros, and engaging in fundraising activities. Career highlights include successfully scaling programs and improving access to essential services in underserved communities. Previously held leadership roles in logistics, financial management, and NGO representation, demonstrating strong strategic and operational capabilities.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with the French Development Agency, focusing on fundraising through the development of grant files and participation in grant committees. Their work primarily involved project management and implementation in the water, sanitation, and food security sectors. This included international development cooperation projects across Lebanon, the West Bank, Haiti, and India, concentrating on regional and sector-specific initiatives. The expert's role encompassed project coordination, donor relations, and financial oversight, ensuring successful project execution and compliance with donor requirements.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in key sectors such as water and sanitation, program and resource management, and finance and accounting, the expert has held roles including WASH Officer, Program Manager, and Project Manager. Their responsibilities have ranged from project implementation and financial management to logistics and HR oversight. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating social business models into water and sanitation projects, with a geographic scope covering France, Bangladesh, the Central African Republic, and multiple countries in the Middle East and South Asia. This diverse sectoral experience highlights their capability in managing complex, cross-cutting initiatives. The expert has extensive geographic experience across multiple regions, including deep familiarity with West Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East. They have worked in France, Bangladesh, Lebanon, the West Bank, Haiti, and India, with significant involvement in the Senegal River Basin countries (Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, Senegal). Their roles have often involved navigating local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in the context of water and sanitation projects and international development cooperation.

Languages and education

With a background in language proficiency, the expert is a native French speaker and is fluent in English at the C1 level and Spanish at the B2 level. They have utilized these language skills extensively in international project management and collaboration with multilingual teams. Additionally, the expert has beginner-level proficiency in Chinese, gained during an academic exchange in China, and Bengali, likely used in their professional work in Bangladesh. These competencies have supported effective communication and coordination in diverse linguistic environments. The expert holds an MBA in Sustainable Management from Montpellier Business School, France. They completed a Bachelor's degree in Economics during an academic exchange at Sichuan University, China. Additionally, they earned a Technical Diploma in Electronics with a focus on Electrotechnics from the Technical University of Engineering of Nimes, France. The expert also pursued MOOCs in Solid Waste Management and Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems at the Federal Polytechnic School of Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland.