Key skills and expertise

With 14 years of experience, the expert excels in project management, stakeholder liaison, and IT system implementation, particularly in challenging environments. They have independently managed multiple international projects in Africa, focusing on revenue management and risk systems. Responsibilities have included designing IT systems for revenue authorities, overseeing project budgets, and engaging in donor liaison. Career highlights include presenting at international conferences and developing management strategies for capacity building. The expert has also been involved in business development, managing proposals, and identifying new opportunities.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the World Bank, GIZ, UNDP, and the European Commission. Their involvement includes project implementation, technical advisory services, and capacity building in the areas of governance and revenue compliance. These projects have been regional and sector-specific, focusing on mining and tax compliance. Geographic locations of these donor-related works include Senegal, Cameroon, Liberia, Mali, The Gambia, and Sierra Leone.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving anti-corruption, public administration, ICT, institutional development, finance and accounting, mining, and risk management. Previously held roles such as Programme Manager and Officer, focusing on project management, IT system implementation, and stakeholder engagement. Their cross-cutting expertise includes digitalization in revenue management and capacity building. The expert's work spans multiple African countries, contributing to regional and national development initiatives. They have significant geographic experience in Africa, with deep familiarity in countries such as Cameroon, Liberia, Guinea, Ghana, Mali, Malawi, and Sierra Leone. Their work often involves local governance and development issues, particularly in revenue management and compliance in the mining sector. The expert has undertaken long-term assignments and multiple projects in these regions, contributing to capacity building and technical advisory services.

Languages and education

Bringing language competencies that include fluency in English and Swedish, the expert also possesses professional working proficiency in French. These skills have been utilized extensively in international project management and stakeholder engagement, particularly in Francophone countries such as Mali and Cameroon, where technical assessments and formal training were conducted in French. The expert holds a Master of Science in International Development: Economics and Management of Rural Development and a Bachelor of Arts in International Business, Finance, and Economics, both from the University of Manchester, United Kingdom.