Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 35 years of experience in communication strategy and project management, the expert has more than 20 years of expertise in institutional communication. They have led both international and local initiatives focused on disaster risk reduction, climate change, and sustainable development. Responsibilities have included designing comprehensive communication strategies, managing media relations, and overseeing content production. Career highlights include directing over 40 films aimed at public awareness and managing communication efforts for significant events such as COP26 and COP27. Leadership roles have encompassed managing multi-year budgets and coordinating with diverse stakeholders across various regions.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the European Union (EU) and United Nations (UN). The expert has engaged in projects funded by FED, ECHO, FESI, and UNTFHS, focusing on project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building. Thematic areas include disaster risk reduction, climate change, and sustainable development. The scope of these projects spans regional and national levels, particularly in the Caribbean, with significant involvement in countries like Haiti, Guadeloupe, and French Guiana.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in media and communications, information and communication technology, institutional development, disaster reduction, marketing, and advocacy, the expert has held roles involving communication strategy, project management, and stakeholder engagement. Cross-cutting expertise includes integrating digital strategies into communication plans and managing media across diverse platforms. The geographic scope of their work is both regional and international, with a focus on the Caribbean and European regions. This work has contributed to initiatives in disaster risk reduction and sustainable development. Extensive geographic experience includes significant work in Haiti, Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana, and Saint Lucia, as well as involvement in projects in Suriname, Guyana, and Egypt. The expert has a deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in disaster risk reduction and sustainable development, gained through long-term assignments in the Caribbean.

Languages and education

The expert is a native French speaker and is fluent in English at the C1 level. Basic proficiency has been acquired in German and Creole. These language skills have been applied in various international contexts, facilitating communication and collaboration in multilingual teams across regions such as the Caribbean, Africa, and Europe. The educational background includes a Master’s degree in Business Management and Marketing Strategy from ICN Business School in France, a Master’s degree in Economic and Social Sciences from Université de Lille, and a Bachelor’s degree in Economic and Social Sciences from Paris 2 Assas. Additionally, a Master 2 in Political Science - Cooperation and International Development was completed at Université des Antilles-Guyane as an auditor. The expert's education is complemented by certifications in monitoring and evaluation, humanitarian project management, and journalistic writing.