Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 18 years of experience in civil engineering and project management, the expert excels in construction and WASH project management, planning, and evaluation. Career highlights include supervising the rehabilitation of 300 km of roads and constructing Waste Water Treatment Plants. Demonstrated leadership in managing over 70 staff in complex environments, the expert is proficient in engineering software and project management tools. Key accomplishments include successful project delivery in infrastructure and humanitarian sectors across multiple African countries, ensuring compliance with international standards and achieving significant infrastructure improvements.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as UNICEF, UNHCR, EuropeAid, ECHO, GTZ, ASDI, and Terre des Hommes. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, and evaluations in sectors like infrastructure, water and sanitation, and humanitarian aid. Projects were regional and national in scope, taking place in countries including Togo, Democratic Republic of Congo, and South Sudan. The expert's work focused on areas like water supply, sanitation, and infrastructure development, contributing to significant improvements in these regions.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors including procurement, roads and bridges, urban development, civil engineering, water and sanitation, architecture, and design. Previously held roles such as project manager, technical supervisor, and infrastructure evaluator. The expert has demonstrated interdisciplinary knowledge by integrating infrastructure development with humanitarian aid and environmental management. Their work spans regional and country-specific projects in Africa, focusing on enhancing infrastructure and public services. This experience highlights a strong capacity for managing complex projects in diverse sectors and geographic locations.

The expert has extensive geographic experience in Africa, having worked in countries such as Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Togo. This broad regional involvement has provided deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in infrastructure and humanitarian projects. Long-term assignments and recurring roles in these countries underscore expertise in addressing regional development issues and effectively managing projects in diverse and challenging environments.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual communication, the expert is a native French speaker and has advanced proficiency in English. Additionally, proficiency in Ewe, Sango, and Swahili has been utilized in various professional contexts, including in-country work across multiple African nations and collaboration within multilingual teams. This linguistic capability has facilitated effective project management and coordination in diverse cultural and linguistic settings.

The expert holds a Civil Engineering Degree and a Master Level Degree in Business Administration from the University of Lomé, Togo. Additionally, they obtained a Master 2 Degree in Infrastructures and Services Management from the Institut International d’Ingénierie de l’Eau et de l’Environnement in Burkina Faso. Further studies include a Master Degree in International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid from the KALU Institute in Spain, and a Master 2 Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects and Programmes from the ACADEXE Institute in Cameroon.