Key skills and expertise

With 21 years of experience, the expert specializes in rural development, water management, and agricultural economics. Possessing strong skills in financial and economic analysis, agricultural value chain development, and public policy analysis, the expert has led international and local projects. Proficiency in monitoring and evaluation, project management, and data analysis has been demonstrated through leadership roles such as head of divisions and project manager. Contributions to initiatives with organizations like the FAO and various ministries have resulted in significant improvements in agricultural productivity and resource management.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the European Union, African Development Bank (AFDB), Agence Française de Développement (AFD), World Bank, FAO, and KfW. Involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in sectors such as agriculture, water management, and rural development. Projects have been conducted on both national and regional scales across various countries, including Tunisia, Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mauritania, focusing on enhancing infrastructure, governance, and socio-economic development.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including rural development, environment and natural resource management, agriculture, and food security. Previously held roles such as project manager and agricultural economist have involved responsibilities in financial analysis, policy development, and project evaluation. The expert possesses interdisciplinary knowledge in areas like water management and climate resilience, applying this expertise to regional and country-specific projects across Africa and the Middle East. Work often involves integrating digital tools for data analysis and enhancing infrastructure in rural development initiatives.

Geographically, the expert has extensive experience across Africa and the Middle East, including countries such as Algeria, Tunisia, Niger, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, and Morocco. Demonstrating deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, particularly in agricultural and water management sectors, the expert's work often involves long-term assignments and recurring projects, contributing to regional development initiatives and collaborating with international organizations to address socio-economic challenges in these regions.

Languages and education

Fluent in Arabic, English, and French, the expert has excellent proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing in all three languages. These language skills have been utilized in various international and multilingual contexts, including in-country work across numerous African and Middle Eastern countries, collaboration with multilingual teams, and engagement in international development projects.

The expert holds an MSc in Environmental, Agricultural, and Agribusiness Economics from the National Agronomic Institute of Tunis, Tunisia (2011-2013), a BSc in Mathematics and Computer Science from Aix en Provence University, France (2007-2008), and an Engineering degree in Agricultural and Rural Economics from the Agricultural High School of Engineer of Mograne, Tunisia (1998-2003).