Key skills and expertise

With 21 years of experience, the expert specializes in policy planning, monitoring, and evaluation of public policies and programs. Skilled in complex evaluation methodologies, aid effectiveness, and result-based management, the expert has led international and local projects in education, governance, and social development. Notable accomplishments include managing teams for UNICEF and the French Development Agency, and developing evaluation frameworks for large-scale initiatives. Leadership roles have involved designing and implementing monitoring systems, providing technical assistance, and enhancing institutional capacity building across multiple countries.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing extensive experience, the expert has collaborated with international donors such as the African Development Bank, Belgian Technical Cooperation, Danish Cooperation, Canadian International Development Agency, European Commission, European Investment Bank, French Development Agency, UNESCO, UNICEF, and the World Bank. Involvement spans project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in governance, education, and social development sectors. Projects have been regional and national in scope, conducted in diverse locations like Tunisia, Niger, Chad, Sudan, and multiple African countries.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving key sectors such as education, social development, governance, and human rights. Responsibilities have included program management, monitoring and evaluation, and technical advisory roles. The expert's cross-cutting expertise includes integrating digital tools in education and strengthening governance frameworks in development projects. Geographic scope has covered regional and country-specific initiatives, particularly in Africa and Europe, focusing on capacity building, policy evaluation, and implementing sustainable development strategies. Significant expertise has been developed in regional development and local governance, particularly in West Africa, with long-term assignments in countries like Senegal, Mali, and Morocco.

Languages and education

With a background in language proficiency, the expert is a native French speaker and fluent in English and Spanish, with medium proficiency in Portuguese. The expert obtained the First Certificate in English from Cambridge University. These language skills have been utilized in diverse international settings, including in-country work across multiple continents and collaboration with multilingual teams in various sectors such as education and international development.

Background includes positions at prestigious educational institutions. The expert holds a PhD in Sociology and Economy of Development and a Master in Comparative Researches on Development from Ecoles des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales (EHESS Paris), France. Additionally, a Master in Finances and International Affairs was obtained from Institut Supérieur du Commerce de Paris, France. The expert also completed a fifth year at the Universitat de Ciencias Economicas de Barcelona, Spain. Further training includes a data analysis software course at ENSAE – Institut Polytechnique de Paris, France.