Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 21 years of experience in poverty reduction, social and urban development, and decentralization, the expert has developed key qualifications in project management and regional development strategies. Career highlights include leading international and local initiatives, resulting in the implementation of regional development indicators and the creation of employment opportunities. Responsibilities have included coordinating multi-expert teams and managing strategic projects with entities like Access Consulting and Swiss Contact. Proficient in Arabic and French, the expert has demonstrated strong skills in capacity building and technical assistance across diverse sectors.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the European Union, the World Bank, and the African Development Bank. The expert's involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in governance and regional development. Projects have been both national and regional in scope, focusing on Tunisia and the MENA region. Contributions have been made to initiatives promoting decentralization, economic development, and the strengthening of local institutional capacities.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in sectors such as poverty reduction, social and urban development, statistics, and regional integration, the expert has held roles involving project management, economic expertise, and consultancy in development and decentralization. The expert has demonstrated cross-cutting expertise in regional development strategies and local governance. The geographic scope of work has primarily been in Tunisia and the MENA region, with a focus on enhancing institutional capacities and implementing sustainable development initiatives. Extensive experience in Tunisia includes deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues across all governorates, as well as work in Jordan, Libya, and Yemen, focusing on decentralization and capacity building.

Languages and education

With a native proficiency in Arabic and fluency in French, used as a working language, the expert is also proficient in English. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including managing multilingual teams and engaging in international development projects. The expert's language competences have facilitated communication and collaboration in diverse and multicultural environments. The educational background includes a Doctorate in Economic Sciences from the University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis in France, specializing in geographical economics and regional and local development policies. Additional qualifications include a Diplôme d’Etudes Approfondies in Law and Development Economics and a Diplôme d’Etudes Supérieures Spécialisées in Urban Policy from the same institution, along with a Maîtrise in Management Sciences from the University of Tunis in Tunisia.