Key skills and expertise

With over 18 years of experience in Fisheries and Aquaculture, the expert demonstrates proficiency in project management, strategy development, and budget management. Career highlights include leading local and international initiatives, such as the REEFFISH regional project and various EU-funded strategies. Accomplishments encompass drafting national aquaculture strategies and managing multi-million-dollar projects. Previously held roles such as Fishery Technical Adviser and Regional Coordinator, underscoring expertise in technical report writing, feasibility studies, and stakeholder collaboration to enhance sustainable fisheries and aquaculture production.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with prominent international donors, including the Government of Japan, European Union, and French Development Agency (AFD). Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, and strategy development in fisheries and aquaculture. Projects have been both regional and national in scope, centering on sustainable fishing, aquaculture development, and economic support for fishing communities. Geographic locations for these projects include Madagascar, Mayotte, Comoros, Kenya, and Benin.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked primarily within the Fisheries and Aquaculture sectors, holding positions such as Fishery Technical Adviser, Regional Coordinator, and Manager of Fisheries and Aquaculture Departments. Responsibilities have included project management, strategy development, and policy planning. The expert possesses cross-cutting expertise in developing sustainable fisheries practices and enhancing livelihoods through aquaculture. The geographic scope of work is regional, covering the Indian Ocean territories, including Mayotte, Madagascar, and Comoros, as well as involvement in Ghana and Benin. Extensive experience in the Indian Ocean region also includes Réunion, Mauritius, Seychelles, and Kenya, with deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues related to fisheries and aquaculture.

Languages and education

With a background in language competencies, the expert is a native French speaker and possesses a B2 level in English, certified by the IELTS exam. Additionally, the expert has a B1 proficiency in Spanish and a B2 level in Comorian. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including working with multilingual teams and in-country projects across regions such as the Indian Ocean and Africa. The educational background includes a Graduate Engineering Diploma in Agrobusiness from the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Industries Agricoles et Alimentaires (ENSIA) at Montpellier SupAgro in France, specializing in Tropical Regions and Fisheries. Furthermore, the expert earned a Master's degree in Biology with a specialization in Cryptogams (Algae) from Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris VI, France.