Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 23 years of professional experience, with 13 years in humanitarian logistics and 7 years with the United Nations, the expert demonstrates a robust skill set in global supply chain management, project management, strategic planning, and public procurement. Career highlights include leading significant projects such as the Ebola Emergency Response and holding leadership roles like Material Management Director at John F. Kennedy Medical Center. Responsibilities have included overseeing procurement, inventory control, and logistics operations, achieving efficient resource distribution and cost reduction in international and local initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in the logistics sector, particularly humanitarian logistics, the expert has undertaken significant roles in supply chain management, project management, and procurement. Responsibilities have included overseeing material management, inventory control, and logistics operations in both Sierra Leone and Switzerland. The expert has also demonstrated cross-cutting expertise in integrating information technologies with logistics processes, enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness in international and local contexts. Extensive geographic experience in Sierra Leone and Switzerland has involved long-term assignments and region-specific expertise, particularly in response to health emergencies and supply chain management, contributing to a deep understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

With fluency in English, the expert has effectively communicated in professional settings across Sierra Leone and Switzerland, supporting multilingual teams and international logistics operations. The expert holds an Advanced Master’s Degree in Humanitarian Logistics and Management from the University of Lugano, Switzerland, and a Bachelor of Science in Economics & Sociology from Cuttington University, Liberia. These academic qualifications provide a strong foundation in logistics and social sciences, supporting the expert's extensive career in humanitarian logistics and management.