Key skills and expertise

With 17 years of experience, the expert possesses a robust blend of private and public sector expertise, specializing in development insurance, international development, and disaster risk management. Career highlights include leading significant projects in West and Central Africa, securing insurance contracts and payouts. Technical skills encompass proficiency in MS Office, SAP, MySQL, and Oracle. Notable accomplishments include increasing IT mandates revenues by 20% at Mazars Sénégal and achieving a 10% reduction in IT costs at BNP Paribas. Responsibilities have included managing teams and directing capacity building activities within international development initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the World Bank, WFP, and Global Affairs Canada in disaster risk management. The expert's involvement included project implementation and capacity building within the African Risk Capacity program in West and Central Africa, engaging countries like Senegal, Mauritania, Côte d’Ivoire, and Ghana. These projects focused on integrating disaster risk solutions and securing premium financing through innovative partnerships, including the Africa Disaster Risk Financing Initiative with the African Development Bank.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across sectors including food security, macroeconomics, micro-finance, poverty reduction, institutional development, disaster reduction, and agriculture. Previously held roles such as Programme Officer, Business Management Consultant, and IT Strategy Consultant. The interdisciplinary expertise includes digital transformation in financial services and disaster risk management. The geographic scope of work spans regions including West and Central Africa, Canada, and France, where projects have been managed, capacity building has been engaged in, and strategic initiatives have been led. Extensive geographic experience in Africa, particularly in countries like Senegal, Mauritania, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Benin, has provided deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics. Additionally, professional experience in Canada and France has enhanced understanding of regional development issues.

Languages and education

Bringing a background in languages, the expert is a native French speaker and fluent in English, with intermediate proficiency in Spanish. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including international development projects in West and Central Africa, and in roles requiring collaboration with multilingual teams and international partners. The educational background includes a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a dual concentration in Global Strategy & Leadership and Finance from McGill University, Canada. Additionally, the expert holds a Master Degree in Business Consulting, e-Management & ERP from Paris Dauphine University, France, where a Bachelor Degree in Computer Science and Mathematics was also completed. Both degrees from Paris Dauphine University were awarded with honors.